However, on March 22, 2024, the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis in a somber video posted on social media, quickly dispelling any conspiracy theories and rumors. Catherine explained that cancer had been detected following abdominal surgery in January and that she had begun ‘preventive chemotherapy’ treatment. 

Additionally, several prominent figures in the entertainment industry have shared their thoughts on the matter. Celebrities were often the subject of conspiracy theories, from divorce rumors to cover-ups.

During an appearance on GB News on March 19, host Nigel Farage brought up the topic of Princess Catherine’s doctored Mother’s Day photograph. Donald Trump, who was also present, expressed sympathy for the future queen’s situation, saying, ‘It’s pretty tough being in her position, isn’t it? n’t be a big deal.’ It should not be surprising that Donald Trump thinks deceiving the public is not a big deal. He stated that the changes to the photograph were ‘very minor’ and that the press attacked Catherine during a difficult time in her life.

Obama’s photographer criticized Catherine’s Mother’s Day photograph.

While altering photographs to make them brighter or sharper is normal and acceptable, significant changes such as adding or removing elements are not. 

Kim Kardashian joined the trend of commenting on Kate-gate.

Kardashian has faced criticism for past Photoshop mistakes, so she could have offered Princess Catherine some advice on handling her situation.

Kardashian appeared to make light of the Mother’s Day Photoshop scandal and the conspiracy theories claiming the princess was missing. She posted a photo of herself on Instagram, dressed up and standing next to a car, with the caption ‘On my way to find Kate.’ The comment section filled up quickly with people who caught the joke. 

Others thought the post was in bad taste because of Kardashian’s history of photoshopping her images. 

Whoopi Goldberg advised everyone to calm down, stating that all the

uproar about the Mother’s Day photograph was much ado about nothing. “I believe that she took the picture and gave it to [the Palace] because she wanted to take charge of the story being put out,” said Goldberg. She added that Catherine’s edits were less severe than people think and were more about making everyone in the picture look prettier. Goldberg said, “This is all speculation, and we’re having fun. Just know that we don’t know.”

During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 21, 2024, Jimmy Kimmel expressed his frustration with the drama surrounding Princess Catherine and sided with Whoopi Goldberg. He urged his viewers to stop fueling the frenzy.   Kimmel explained that Kate Middleton had been working from home, as previously stated by palace representatives. Kimmel urged people to leave Catherine alone. She has enough to deal with, and no one knows how challenging her recent surgery might have been. Kimmel urged people to leave Catherine alone.

Jamie Lee Curtis echoed Kimmel’s message on Instagram, asking people to stop with the conspiracy theory.   Catherine is a human being with young children who have some health issues. In the caption, she wrote, ‘That is a private matter.’ She suggested that people focus on more important things.