Throughout February, William attended a series of high profile events,like the BAFTAs, alone.

So, yes, hedropped outof a royal engagement.

And, well, the photo appeared to be photoshopped.

Kate Middleton smiling, wearing a blue blazer, holding a bouquet. She's outside, near a brick wall

It was so badly edited that photo agenciesrefusedto initiate the image.

All of this just fueled the “Where is Kate Middleton really?!”

conspiracy theories, memes, and news coverage, with many even more invested in the saga now.

Prince William, Kate, and their children attending a service on Christmas 2023

William’s body was reportedly found by locals who transported him to Winchester Cathedral.

They were never seen alive again.

The Duke of Gloucester, aka King Richard III, ultimately ascended the throne.

Prince William in a black tuxedo with a bow tie walks on a red carpet

Reportssurfacedthat Ernest might’ve murdered his valet, after it was believed that Joseph had been blackmailing him.

He voluntarily abdicated the throne so that marry US socialite Wallis Simpson, who was divorced.

He had been reigning King for less than a year at the time.

Kate Middleton in blue coat waves with her right hand, smiling with onlookers in the background

He’d later divorce his wife with every intention of marrying Margaret.

Despite theirengagement, the Queen did not grant Margaret permission to marry Peter, and it was called off.

6.Princess Margaret would marry Antony Armstrong-Jones, aka Lord Snowdon.

Newspapers from 2024 depicting the PR disaster surrounding Kate Middleton

Their marriage was believed to be in trouble whenphotosof Margaret with Roddy Llewellyn, a gardener, surfaced.

In March 1976, the New York Timesreportedthat they were separating after 16 years of marriage.

Her chauffeur and private detective were both injured, with Ball climbing in the front seat of the car.

Illustration of King William II in historical attire within an oval frame

Eventually, after fending off Ball herself, Anne was helped by passerby Ronnie Russell.

The photos depicted Bryan seemingly sucking Fergie’s toes.

The photos werepublishedalongside several other paparazzi photos from their vacation in St. Tropez.

A drawing of Edward V and his brother Richard sitting on a bed

10.Queen Elizabeth IIdubbed1992 as “Annus Horribilis,” aka a horrible year.

The yearprovedto be one of the most difficult in her reign.

11.In 1993, the British media published transcripts of privateconversationsbetween Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.

Edward and Wallis on their wedding day

At the time, both Charles and Camilla were married to other people.

12.In November 1995, Princess Diana notably sat down for a TV interview with journalist Martin Bashir.

After separating in 1992, their divorce was finalized in August 1996.

Princess Margaret and Lord Snowdon on their wedding day

Nazi uniform, they said."

She laterissuedan apology saying she “deeply regret the situation and the embarrassment caused.”

18.In 2012, photos of a naked Prince Harry from his trip to Las Vegassurfaced.

Sarah Ferguson in a black blazer, holding a bouquet, smiling at an event

This came after photos of Andrew and Epstein walking together in NYC surfaced in 2010.

Prince Andrewsettledhis sexual abuse lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022.

They’ve nowresurfacedagain in 2024 following Kate’s absence from her royal duties.

Queen Elizabeth II wearing pearls and a decorative brooch

The rumors have never been directly addressed by the royal family.

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