Kate Middleton spotted shopping with Prince William, looking ‘happy and healthy’

The Prince and Princess of Wales were seen at one of their favourite farm shops on Saturday, around a mile away from their home set within the grounds of Windsor Home Park, a delighted onlooker told The Sun.

It comes as Kate was forced to skip a St Patrick’s Day parade as she continues her recovery from abdominal surgery.

Her health condition has not yet been revealed to the public but her friends claimed she may soon speak out about her ailment in a bid to quell the spurious rumours that have circulated in her absence.

Those close to Kate and William said the couple will disclose more information about her recovery in due course, according to The Sunday Times, which reported her return to royal duties should come after April 17.

A source told the newspaper: “They are at their most open when out interacting with members of the public and I can see a world in which the princess might discuss her recovery out on engagements. If she was going to do it, that’s how she would do it.”

The apparent appearance followed a public backlash after the Cambridge’s decision to share a family photograph edited by Kate on Mother’s Day.