A flurry of rumors about Kate Middleton’s health prevails in Britain (but also worldwide) after the latest fiasco with the “teased” photo, which caused an uproar and triggered even more scenarios.

Kensington Palace first announced on January 17 that Kate had undergone “planned abdominal surgery” and would return to her royal duties after Easter.

It was later announced that she would not appear until June and rumors began to circulate that there is a third party in her relationship with Prince William (reportedly that William has a mistress).

In the face of all this furore, a friend of the royal couple spoke to The Sunday Times stating that William and Kate “want to be clear and more open, but they will do so when they feel ready. That’s her (Kate’s) decision. They’re not going to rush.”

Additionally, the friend who is said to have been in touch with the royal couple amid Kate’s recovery said: “It’s not that they didn’t think there would be a lot of speculation and interest, but they had confidence that the world would give them the space they they were asking, which they did for about a month.”

Also, a royal source told the newspaper that “they are more open when they go out and interact with the public – the princess could discuss her recovery in public during some of her duties.” “If he was going to do it, that’s how he would do it,” he emphasized.

The Sunday Times also reports that Kate’s likely return date may not be until April 17, which coincides with the end of her children’s school holidays.