Former royal butler reveals where Kate Middleton is | Banfield

Princess of Wales Kate Middleton has publicly apologized after posting a photo that was said to be "manipulated." Paul Burrell, the former butler to Princess Diana, says the crisis was "fueled by the media." He joins "Banfield" to discuss.
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[@Ed19601]

Paul Burrell knows no better where Kate Middleton is than any average Joe on the street. The man is out of RF for decades, his guess is as good as mine

[@TSV167]

I think your guess may be worse. Your curiosity and idleness are the lab from where rumors spring forth.

[@Ed19601]

@@TSV167 guessing is guessing andvyou thinking my guess is worse is also guessing, especially if you have no idea what i am guessing. But in fact, in this case I am not guessing anything at all, just going by the RF's statement 'she is recovering at least till easter'. Should i be guessing though it would be 'she is recovering', which is worth just as much as Paul Burrel's who has not been with the RF for over 2 decades

[@maryshanley329]

Those who work for monarchs and other wealthy people consist of a small group of insiders. Be assured that they keep touch. Servants know things about any of the their employees . Some wealthy people have decided to do their own cleaning. They don’t like the idea of having strangers around. I don’t blame them.

[@Ed19601]

@@maryshanley329 No doubt, but Burrell doesnt work for the royals. Vrious cases of ex-staff of celebrities suddenly suing their former employers with all sorts of allegations. Indeed, can't blame those who do not want staff

[@angh2008]

We dont need to know everything about her medical problem . We just need to know shes ok . Everyone is worried.

[@les0101s]

And now we know she's ok.

[@signsofplay]

@@les0101s He said he hasn’t spoken to them.

[@AT-kx6fj]

Who cares?!!! Only silly American and Asian teenagers!!

[@albertfinney1328]

NOT everyone. I think this is all a smoke screen. They all need to take a royal boat trip into oblivion, or the equivalent, there of.

[@CKW71]

Why is giving Catherine space to get well so bloody hard ? Oh I know it’s everyone’s problem thinking they are ENTITLED to her for her image and her life of service. She is a public image not public property. Give her the respect she deserves for never putting a foot wrong and let the woman heal. This stuff is not helping her!

[@hannahdaki4117]

Nobody knows where Kate is even Paul Burrell

[@user-xp7fz5og8q]

William knows!

[@Wau12345]

From his bad behaviour 😢

[@ibonnekhenriquez]

People has a right to the privacy of their medical records and condition. It is sad some people are spreading false absurd rumors.

[@michellemooreochoa8634]

I do not believe this buttler knows anything!!

[@steveosborne1239]

Those entrusted with decorum and Oath even to death and after employment to respect the privacy of the Royal family that has been for centuries known.

[@mickymitts3031]

I don't either!

[@user-jt1kb4ss6j]

Plsz dont believe this crapp and privacy story. Because William was not so protective we have seen this on screen. Whe do not buy the control the media story. Because the Sussex were bashed for this by the same media who were invited at KP.

[@KarmaZeusBoi]

He never has, he just wants tv time

[@mickymitts3031]

@@KarmaZeusBoi lol!!!

[@cynthiamickle1521]

Paul Burrell hasn't been close to the royal family for 25 years. What on earth would he know?

[@hkuiper100]

More than us!

[@uwpride]

I mean, he’s still deeply connected within that industry, so he probably knows more than the general population

[@ajb5834]

How to make money talking about his days with the Rf long ago.

[@TheChaoticWitch]

More than the US media?

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

1:46 👀

[@nikkie5912]

Name one public figure in the world who owes their medical history to the public. There isn't one. Yet people are demanding it from Princess Catherine.

[@TreeHearts431]

They think they are "entitled". lol

[@martinfpavey]

England is a constitutional Monarchy and Kate is the wife of the future King of England. She 100% knew what she was signing up for.

[@elmaguthrie340]

Well I think it is long past time something was done to allow these people a private life.

[@shari9721]

@@martinfpavey so because she is the wife of the FUTURE King you think that you and the public are entitled to EVERY aspect of her life , body , medical information etc ? How about their sex life how often , what positions , how often they go to the bathroom , what color her underwear is every day , whether she uses pads or tampons and how many each month , no doubt you think you are entitled to know everything dont you , that she OWES it all to you ? smdh

[@user-oe9go7wb7j]

When the public pays for the lifestyle of said public person, they do have a right to ask, otherwise let them disappear into the sunset, to live off their personal fortune and not the public purse.

[@hellojam100]

if a similar health problem would have happened to Queen Elizabeth she would have handled it the same way as Kate and William

[@crimetimewithjess5366]

Definitely not.

[@bronlieahlberg9535]

Yes I do it will all be ok I'm the end.I am more worried about all the terrible fighting around the world it makes me sick how some have been so cruel.She has cancer ok it's something so many women get more so than men.We keep it hidem if we can.& Get on with it I would have to say around the world 65 percent of women get some form of cancer servive others don't every day. Hell how are these smart mouths cope of it was th & if we end up with a 3rd world war.My mum went through 2cnd war nearly died of cancer women problems & loved to 102 years so there you go.She said to me the day she got a card from the Queen Elizabeth thing's will get bad & mark my words you will see a 3rd war.do as much as I want the Princes to get better it's all up as mum said no matter what when you're time's up that's not Best wishes to all And to those that are nasty get you brain check you have no hope when you speak about others the way you do.

[@Ronnie-lu7uo]

Wrong. The late Queen did have cancer and was televised receiving the then Prime minister, days before her passing. That is the Huge difference here. People care and like reassurance, a wave even. Not Fake photos and vids.

[@celiakatetoumairangi9200]

Oh, William knows exactly where she is

[@Ronnie-lu7uo]

@@celiakatetoumairangi9200 I would sincerely hope any Husband would Know where his wife is., especially an ill wife 😉

[@DirtyLaundryTrueCrime]

Does anyone remember the original statement the palace put out about waiting till after Easter? 🤨 Geeze.

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

if the public including yourself want to look up something in the papers or online then it generates interest in a topic and leads to revenue which is how the media works. if nobody cared about kate then the media would not cover it.

[@sabineduret2512]

For goodness sake Paul hasn't been near the RF fir over 25 years!!! What on earth would he know

[@glendakirby5579]

He has contacts among those who still work for the RF.

[@maggyabc6627]

​@@glendakirby5579he says so but is it true? I doubt it. He's out since too long

[@TheSaaci]

Hmm, but when he had so much to say everyday about Harry and Meghan no one was against him speaking out.

[@user-em3vl6li5w]

T he. Royal family hate this guy. He’s absolutely no credibility. The Monarchy is an archaic institution. Enough.

[@paulettetheus1482]

He always has something to comment

[@rufflesstone6083]

That was very rude of this host to cut on Paul Burrells interview and I agree with him 100%!! Leave Princess Catherine alone, she is recovering from major surgery. Pray for her recovery.

[@maribelroos2852]

Burrell got cut short because he wasn’t being truthful and the RF is his cash cow still .

[@kathystewart8871]

He is violent, not protective.

[@shonamacintosh5177]

Why on earth do people insist on calling her Middleton …. She’s married…. That’s not her name

[@Sarah_with_a_]

So, what is her name? Curious to know what William’s surname is since we never call him that?

[@kimoakes1503]

I think it is something they know is annoying to so many people and do it just as a show of control

[@Katlady8909]

​@@Sarah_with_a_ The surname is Windsor

[@trishfre2]

@@Sarah_with_a_Mountbatten-Windsor. When in the RAAF, Prince William was known as William Wales, after the Prince of Wales, as he was then, the same as Harry is called Sussex, as he is the Duke of Sussex. The surname Mountbatten-Windsor was suggested by Prince Phillip as his surname was Mountbatten. The Queen and the family were known as Windsor, until the Queen agreed to include Phillip’s surname as part of their surname. Complicated - yes! But then they are not ordinary folk!

[@Theresa89]

@@Katlady8909, Who calls them by that name ?

[@MstressMew]

It was announced that she had surgery and that she wouldn't be back until after Easter. Easter is still 16 days away. Give her some space to breathe! You don't have a right to know anything! You wouldn't want your family treated the way she's being treated. Take a leap of faith and trust that you and the rest of the world will be told if there's anything worth knowing.

[@blazee3895]

They probably shouldn’t have released that photo.

[@im1who84u]

It's not so much we feel we have a right to know anything, it's the idea that they put out a fake photo and take us for fools. If the royal family had not put out a _fake photo_ trying to fool the people then none of this would be here. They did it to themselves.

[@nikkie5912]

H & M ignore the atroticies happening to the Baka tribe while claiming to champion human rights and the media gave about two days worth of attention to it. Princess Catherine does a couple of small tweaks (according to a professional) to a personal Mother's Day photo and the world looses it. The priorities of society have been laid bare and it is disgusting.

[@serendpity3478]

We paid for her surgery. One which she didn' have to risk her life on a waiting list for. We paid for the entire floor of the hopsital she was in to be emptied to accommodate her. We paid for the doctors and the private nursing care. We paid for the caterers who brought her every meal while she was in there because NHS food isn't good enough for them. We pay for her fashions and her kids and her holidays. . We have every right. She "works" for us.

[@cherylmillard2067]

Yes exactly, she's a public figure, there's no need to be all cloak and dagger. @@serendpity3478

[@LillianGreenHiLilly]

Respect for someone's privacy has become rare these days, I'm Glad Kate is not giving her private sacred space away nor William. Good for them!

[@hannahwhittall7142]

If he is so fiercely protective why did he let her take the blame for the photo??

[@JR-lw3ms]

It's a lie that he is protective of her. He hates her, and she hates him. It is obvious from the way they have been interacting in the last several years

[@susanleatherbarrow2495]

Good point

[@becky6568]

Anyone ever think maybe she doesn’t want to frighten her children ? Once the cat is out of the bag her children will worry . They are very young . The media is evil . $$$$

[@brightblonde3508]

💯

[@heathershields8233]

He said the children are with her. What are you tlkn about?

[@vikkilooper4075]

Or she's literally recovering from surgery and just wants privacy. After Princess Diana died her sons are very protective of their wives. Some of y'all read way too far into things.

[@lennymac5915]

If they are all together with their mother, they would have some idea what is wrong with her. The two older kids would have to know, they aren't babies.

[@MadScientist-R.N.]

So is the reptilian "royal" family

[@carolehope1051]

On the weekend of the 10th Feb `24, my friend was visiting family in Norfolk, her family lives very close too the royals, she told me it was very odd because there were ambulances, police cars and helicopters everywhere, she said she had never seen anything like it.

[@SamiPhoebeLuna]

your friend would have been asked to sign an NDA by the British Royal Family if that were the case. Also, the price range of the properties in the neighborhoods of where the Royal Family resides is not what is commonly afforded by most people.

[@JR-lw3ms]

Wills has been cheating with Rose Hanbury, Wills wants a divorce, Wills and Kate had one of their infamous fights, he beat/injured her pretty bad (or she hurts herself out of desperation or for revenge), and they are now scrambling to cover it up! Allegedly!

[@eyeswideopen7777]

How do you know​@@JR-lw3ms

[@dnr2089]

​@@JR-lw3ms Fabulous Fiction!

[@dnr2089]

​@@SamiPhoebeLuna Not true! Anmer Hall in Norfolk is in the countryside near local "ordinary" villages. Go on Google Earth and see!

[@redgegraves8749]

Ok, let's all pretend there's such a thing as princesses!😂

[@margaretflounders8510]

Ask Meghan, she's one..Allegedly....

[@kellykellycelery]

He’s blinking . Every time he knows he’s lying. He blinks 2-3 times lol😂

[@fire-elemental]

Public figure does not mean you report every daily bodily function For Gods sake

[@lindadoesvancouver8150]

No but then don't put out a completely falsified photo

[@ciah63]

This madness seems to be driven by the media (lost control as he says) which in turn seems to be driven by H&M rabid sugary folk… most of whom appear to be American which baffles me. Why are yanks so interested in the RF?! 1776 seems to have been a waste of time for some yanks… they want to know what colour undies the Royals are wearing. Most Brits just get on with our lives… the RF have been around for 1200 years… good & bad. They aren’t going anywhere but this soap opera driven by sugars is daft as a brush! 😂😂🤦‍♀️

[@kingston163]

Only the important bodily ones! Where does God come into this?

[@penelopeverstege4475]

@@lindadoesvancouver8150 It was NOT a completely falsified photo. Get real, she did a little editing NOT like the photoshopped crap the Sussexes put out.

[@anniezion]

​@@penelopeverstege4475Exactly. Also, perhaps they published it to get rid of all these nosy people of their back. Must be awful being a royalty in the UK, every step you take are watched. I doubt she can barely go to the ladies room without being watched ..A nightmare. Get a grip you nosy people and leave her alone to heal from whatever she went through.

[@user-wu1dv6jk5s]

The picture was constructed in software, nobody "took it"

[@im1who84u]

If the royal family had not put out a _fake photo_ trying to fool the people then none of this would be here. They did it to themselves.

[@CereCerebration]

And you know this how? These is a very real photo of very real people ... a mother and her 3 children who she loves very much. Some say it's been retouched ... some say it's a compilation from several photos - but it's definitely not AI - it's real people.

[@luffebassen]

@@CereCerebration her left hand is upside down. if you cant see that, then im not sure what to tell you.... Bad eyesight i guess.

[@CereCerebration]

@@luffebassen That is absurd. Nobody's hand is 'upside down' in that photo. Get a grip.

[@im1who84u]

@@CereCerebration Real people that probably weren't all in the same room at the same time.

[@ElitaiNotes-kh4zu]

Wishing her a good recovery, and blessing to all the family.

[@boessheila50]

Omg. 2 mos recovery from a surgury is NOT UNUSUAL

[@KAGOMMEISFORALL]

True. Plus the fact she is a royal. She can rest and recuperate as long as she wants.

[@misscantbewrong6649]

I agree with you both !! The Royal Family has lived 99% of their lives in PUBLIC -- let Kate have a little PRIVACY plus, ladies go through things we wanna keep private !!

[@KayInMaine]

4 months

[@yeahletsunpackthat]

4 months and she’s my age.. my hysterectomy (just saying) took a month and half and I was full steam.. and I’m not a princess

[@curiouscanadian]

Face lift? Or maybe she just needed a break from the public....mental health vacation?

[@AePa4859]

The statement was “unavailable until after Easter”…..leave her alone!! You don’t OWN her!!!

[@louisejeffries7155]

Curious why your here if everyone is to leave her alone

[@Fightforyourdreams2024]

The Easter date has now been moved to around June!

[@misslou3624]

I own her. I pay for her living expenses.

[@TheVoulenterilyMad]

Shame that people didn't have this attitude about Meghan, but it set an ugly precedent. When Meghan's life was being ripped apart, every secret exposed, the royal family failed to protect her, to even stand up for her. Now that those rules apply to the white wife, everyone who wanted to attack Meghan wants to take their ball and go home.

[@lauraragazzi464]

@@Fightforyourdreams2024 - Can you give us evidence of your statement. I didn't see it anywhere. It seems you are spreading fake news.

[@KnowingSamantha]

oh now he’s saying the pic is real?! 😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 GET HIM OFF now!!!

[@Gotprivacy-noyoudont]

The picture wasn’t taken by William. It’s a complete fiction.

[@CereCerebration]

Well, 'somebody' took the original photos. Nobody else has laid claim to having taken them. Maybe the photo is one that is embellished? Maybe Catherine cobbled together several photos William took into one? It's not 'fake' ... it's a photo of a very real mother and her very real children that she loves very much.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

It's interesting how the interviewer suddenly cut Paul off at the end when he mentioned that William and Kate have the legal Copyright to this image and not the Press. Because no one in the Press took the picture. He's right about that. And it's angering the World Press. Hence, they won't shut up about it.

[@a.madison9625]

lol, the photo is a FAKE, and you should be angry that Prince William tried to perpetrate a fraud on he entire world by releasing a photo that was cobbled together from 5 or 6 other photos. That's why he won't release the original for comparison and that's why the Palace is no longer a "trusted source" for news. He totally destroyed any credibility they had. This isn't going to end soon and it won't be pretty, the more the truth comes out. As yourself what is he hiding? You still haven't seen Kate in 2024. Think about that.

[@shirmelduggins9984]

Both William and Catherine should continue to issue their own photos and keep their right to it.

[@lilyifeyinwa3549]

@@shirmelduggins9984That is not the point here pls!

[@shirmelduggins9984]

@@lilyifeyinwa3549 Your point is the best so we will take your point and all will be right with the world - ok

[@SamiPhoebeLuna]

I know right. I literally had to pause the video and facepalm with that.

[@EmmaDee]

The poor girl can have no privacy. She could have had to have a hysterectomy or something personal that is NO ONES BUSINESS.

[@truthhurts3709]

No problem, if true than she deserves to recover. WHY MAKE OBVIOUSLY FAKE PHOTOS?

[@megalou6567]

No one stays in the hospital for 2 weeks after having a hysterectomy

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Oh geez...get.a.life

[@valdeeracruso1734]

Nobody ever said they want all the medical details! I'm sick of people saying her medical condition is private and personal. OF COURSE IT DAMN WELL IS! The problem is the contradictions coming from the palace, and them trying to PRETEND that she is healthy and with her children. All evidence from those who are close to her, suggest they do not know where she is. Even her mother said so!!

[@helenaczekanska3513]

​@@valdeeracruso1734 BIG NONSENSE 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@pamfox2248]

The ladies name is Catherine! Not Kate . Since her marriage she is no longer Middleton. Will you dreadful people give the woman her proper name and refere to here as Princess Catherine or the Princess of Wales .

[@TRUTHbomb2.0]

The Media making a big deal out of nothing. I hope her recovery goes well, I've also had an abdominal surgery and was very careful during my recovery. It took over a full year for strength and endurance to return to normal levels. We as a society need to relearn patience.

[@chibogoanosike8319]

She is a part of the Royal family and not public property.

[@gracekwasau8113]

But public funded. The king did not tell the public his exact cancer and they respect that. The king gave a video message on commonwealth. Camila was see with king at the hospital none eith Williams for her own sake I hope she is fine. And if true she will show the original photo and all the theory will die how do you think the world views the RF and how do you think kate will feel or be treated when she finally come out, with more scrutiny. This was not handled by professional

[@clairelivefreeordie2551]

Oh please...Catherine deserves her privacy. You do NOT own her. That whole mindset is really quite sick.​@gracekwasau8113

[@rosafoss6197]

@@gracekwasau8113I agree with you

[@robbymitchell805]

​@@clairelivefreeordie2551 Agree 💯🇦🇺

[@onevalewa1131]

She is part of the royal family and is thus public property. Its the territory.

[@_kathrynprice]

Everyone knows where she is, they told us all that when she went in for surgery. Did you not hear it? We all did. She is off duty until after Easter.

[@JR-lw3ms]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Suuuure! There is absolutely no need to explain why the royal media machine decided to release a completely fabricated photo and an even lamer "apology"! It couldn't possibly be that they are trying to protect Wills from scandal

[@veronicapetersen8915]

Thank you for this very powerful answer. You are showing every nosy parker how to have respect for other people's privacy.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

The doctored photo is a red flag. It screams “deception.” Now, why lie?

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

Im really sorry but i didnt know a thing! i guess i dont read gossip magazines 24/7 so im not up to date on what fashion kates wearing or what the latest story is in the harry vs william vs andrew vs butler. im awfully sorry but thanks for the update.

[@AxelOlsson-ks2gu]

Talk is cheap. Seeing is believing. In view of the King's own predicament, the shakiness of the accession to the Throne and the gravity of her illness, the public rightfully deserves to be fully informed of the nature & progress of her cancer.

[@lanedaw811]

It’s none of the public’s business what type of surgery or her recuperation process, it’s her business what details are released, it’s not the media’s business to bully it out of her or anyone.

[@mbcraig2]

Exactly, Bullies and Control Freaks!

[@kristybarker924]

It's none of our business. Being a public figure doesn't give us the right to know everything. There is a line you don't cross

[@Kim-ri1hg]

WHY photoshop the photo though ??????

[@SherriMcMurray-lr6tu]

Maybe she just felt like it!! Playing with the hobby she loves. Why is that so bloody tough!!??

[@midjo6143]

What is the big deal about Kate Middleton in her family photos the drama is way over the top. Leave the woman in her family alone about some stupid picture. It’s just outlandish.

[@roystonfender1053]

Don't you get it? Kate is missing we want a life certificate now.

[@margaretreid8692]

I think that both the palace and the press have been tasked to generate a major distraction in the public arena to keep people watching this instead of paying attention to other very important issues that are going on under the radar! Classic distraction tactics! Don't look over there, we don't want you to pay any attention to that ,look over here!

[@barbarazebrowska7348]

I see there are double standards 😉

[@blazee3895]

Before, I wasn't even interested, but now I'm wondering🤔

[@michelinelebrequier9164]

FERMEZ LA CELUI LA IL SORT D OU AVEC SES CONNERIES RENDORMEZ VOUS IGNARE QUI S IGNORE BON SANG D EMMERDEURS!!!

[@pennymcleod3877]

It wont go away bc the media are making a big deal out of the photo.

[@np8796]

Go away troll. Back to your troll farm. Ps where do u live? Are u AI????

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:12 !

[@blazee3895]

They never should’ve released the photo.

[@janetmennell7834]

Thats because the palace is acting shady.

[@im1who84u]

If the royal family had not put out a _fake photo_ trying to fool the people then none of this would be here. They did it to themselves.

[@BoudicasMom]

She's neither Kate nor Middleton. She prefers Catherine & , formally, she is HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales. She hasn't been called Middleton since marrying & receiving a RF title. Have the respect to refer to her accordingly. While you're at it, stop the speculation.

[@Queen71373]

Yes she is addressed alot throughout KZbin as Princess Kate.

[@wendystevens8428]

We have EVERY RIGHT To question and speculate about the apparent disappearance of a PUBLICLY FUNDED person!!! AND we can call her whatever the fck we want!

[@Kdc311]

Actually she’s not HRH because she isn’t from the Royal bloodline. Everyone calls Camilla the Queen but she’s Queen CONSORT. I agree, princess Catherine has been married for about 14 years and calling her by her maiden name is disrespectful and ignorant!

[@claracasucci-mcleod1464]

Take your royal crown off…..and dump the titles. 😤

[@mariehayes9662]

The illusion of the royal family is crumpling. Im British and disgusted with all thier royal behaviour. Lets speak about William's on-going affair........

[@paulettefelix6648]

The media dont care how much all this disturbs the children, so long as they get their pound of flesh

[@JR-lw3ms]

the royals feed the info to the media though 🤷🏻‍♀

[@FreeSpirit1962]

This is ridiculous. To everyone obsessing over this photo…GETTA LIFE!!! Pathetic

[@louisejeffries7155]

And you’re here because?????

[@nickxcore74]

@@louisejeffries7155Exactly 😂.

[@OldGreyMulletTest]

You're loving it!

[@JuneHamm-vi1tg]

YES the people HAVE a right about what is happening to theirfuture qween Elizabeth would not act like that and if there is anything wrong going on the people to be put at ease'

[@OldGreyMulletTest]

@@JuneHamm-vi1tg Eh?

[@dyme9885]

He’s lying sorry that picture is fake with her and the kids

[@emmsue1053]

Why sorry? It was done by Catherine herself, a nice pic for Mothers Day in UK.. No political or publicity intended! Unlike some we could name??

[@michellejones8561]

​@@emmsue1053 William has admitted it's a photo shopped picture, it's fake! Why??

[@DianaMayeDesigns]

@@michellejones8561Photoshopped doesn't mean faked. It means that they made some edits to clean it up. There's a difference. The person who edited it, wasn't a professional but their intention doesn't seem malicious. They just wanted to release a good picture.

[@michellejones8561]

@@DianaMayeDesigns the whole picture is fake different pictures all put together, + why? Making out they're all fine + dandy when it's certainly not the case! No picture is better than the fake family pictures they put out!

[@michellejones8561]

@@DianaMayeDesigns + thanks but I know the difference between photo shopping + cgi + at the end of the day it's fake, just the the stories they put out there for the general public 👍

[@susanhills8015]

I would of thought that wearing a loose dress would be more appropriate than jeans after abdominal surgery....

[@user-nc7nw4yy7v]

We all know the image is fake..a compilation of different pics.

[@daveshoemaker7137]

@@user-nc7nw4yy7v Her D&C? So nice that she had two weeks in the hospital! Women have breast removal surgery and get a day in the hospital if they are lucky! She is no better than anyone else! She eats, pisses and gets gas and her sht smells!

[@lechenaultia5863]

It's NOT complicated. Just stop BULLYING her. She's doing exactly what she said she would do.

[@Buddy-tq4ly]

Stop bullying EVERYONE. Lose the double standard.

[@susandewet93]

And that IS 🤦‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️! They pulled another DIANA and YOU WANT EVERYONE TO KEEP QUITE 😂😂!! Don't be silly!! There is MUCH MORE TO THIS STORY ⚰

[@adatl325]

She isn't immune to people's opinions of her. The way they went hard against Megan with no support from the RF, why would they think Kate would be immune?

[@unstoppablefavour6224]

Do unto others as you would have them do unto Kate. Stop the bullying of Harry and Meghan.

[@d.c.104]

Now the KKkate cult wants to talk about bullying? Absolutely zero self awareness!

[@richardwait1206]

Paul you have nailed it media are sick that they don’t have that photo to sell.

[@SayItAintSo4real]

I had not thought about that angle either. But it makes sense why the media won't hush up about it but go on and on with whatever they deem wrong with it. It's the only way they can make money off of it since they don't own it. Show it and gripe, fuss and complain about it on Social Media for all the money-making clicks by the public at large. So ridiculous.

[@serendpity3478]

Paul Burrell hasn't been spoken to by a member of the royal family since the day Princess Anne was deployed to tell him to pack his bags & get out of Kensington Palace. Which as I recall was the day after Diana died. Remember that was when he took the souveniers that he very nearly went to prison for lifting. He's a chancer, looking for yet another pay day from his feigned "loyalty" to Diana. Now that woman's life was a real tragedy. She was betrayed by everyone who ever knew her, with the possible exception of her younger brother. The sons she fought and died to protect both lived happily with her murderers ffs. Hands extended for all the largess offered.

[@trizhaay]

Wow! Where was all of this "she needs privacy" energy when Meghan asked for post birth calm? People are very selective with this policies.

[@elainemcvie6609]

Think Princess Catherine might be at home recuperating. Just a thought.

[@diapricea4888]

Think, thought.

[@TimmsMJ]

Exactly, she's sitting quietly at home, with her children, following Doctors' orders and healing.

[@user-iw5fp8kf7w]

Ya think!! People just want to believe rumors! Her name is PRINCESS CATHERINE, Not Kate!!!

[@JR-lw3ms]

@@user-iw5fp8kf7w You mean Kate Middleton?

[@Wau12345]

So, iff that's true, where are Her photos off happy life?! 😢😢

[@lindaross783]

She hasn't been Kate Middleton for how many years? The media is ridiculous. Leave her alone. Ashleigh just wants information... The media.

[@Elizabeth-fp7os]

Suppose she has been murdered. Happens every day. Get a well fare check a real one

[@bobkat1911]

This irks me too.

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

"Leave her Alone" Says someone who searches for Kate Middleton videos on youtube. Its good youre setting an example.

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

@@bobkat1911i think they could have done a better job. They could have hired pyrotechnics from jurrasic park to create a Kate to speak to the camra. Or even use deep fake techonology. Photoshop is so 1995

[@TSV167]

Ashleigh is a disappointment. I thought she was a serious reporter, never dreamed she would participate in nonsense like this.

[@TreeHearts431]

She is a public figure, Ashleigh, not public property. All media seem to be equally "vicious".

[@ErinAbou]

She is The Princess of Wales or HRH Catherine, Princess of Wales. If you want to shorten it to Princess Kate like Princess Di was shortened in the US, people will know exactly who is being referenced.

[@leigharmstrong9940]

She’s recovering from abdominal surgery and will return after Easter. It’s not that deep, y’all. 🙄

[@debbiecampbell7993]

You left out she would be recovering at home.

[@tatp571]

Wishful thinking

[@joannebaker4925]

Where's the proof Kate had surgery. KP said she had surgery,#Wills. As far as Kate being in hospital, again there are no photos or videos of her coming or going into hospital.Her children or family never visited while she was alledgedly in hospital for 14 days. Keep in mind that the paps were staked out at the hospital. Wills visited the hospital one time and stayed only 15 minutes. All statements have been coming from KP. There has not been one recent picture or video from Kate herself, just what KP is putting out. #WhereisKate. #IsSheOk. All of the photos coming from KP have been fake, staged or questionable which just leaves more questions of why go to such lengths to provide fake photos instead of just having Kate make a 3 minute video 📹 saying" I'm OK , I'm just recuperating."

[@maxine1200]

​@@joannebaker4925🇬🇧 What an utter load of piffle you speak 🤐

[@MammaKush88]

I think the brits are just bored. She told yall exactly what she was going to do and they still panic. its like a historic cycle 😂

[@dragonflyhill5748]

The public has no “right” to know. What goes on with her is no one’s business. Let her alone.

[@spoons250]

Shes a royal. Shes public property, literally. Money from every british paycheck goes directly to these peoples bank accounts for no other reason than to be a figurehead of the country. shes failing at that and photoshoping her figurehead status.

[@tikagogodze6248]

She is a future queen , it’s society’s business as well

[@redgegraves8749]

Awww...poor little rich royals! Press trying to feed families by taking pictures of their polo ponies!😢😢😢

[@aiseakonrote5381]

Ashleigh is Proof of " meddling media " with the type of questions she had

[@islesofshoals3551]

From day one she said she was going to lay low until April. Why is this so complicated?

[@lindaboulton7100]

Don't you understand that???

[@islesofshoals3551]

What?

[@JR-lw3ms]

SHE didn't say anything of the sort. It was said for her!

[@siobhanryanoleary2816]

It was a photo ffs.... War all over the world and one photo can get this attention....

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

True

[@hollystiener16]

It makes sense. People were finally happy to see her photo of a world public figure after her medical condition is surrounded in such secrecy and it turns out the photo is a fake.

[@noiseworks]

its not a photo; & that's the issue - the image was generated from scratch by AI - it throws into question the authenticity of all images/video (speeches, etc) released by world leaders, etc. Its a simulacrum

[@vericarauza5830]

​@@hollystiener16the photo is not, a fake. It was taken by William and Catherine tried to adjust it to make it perfect. She's not a professional photographer. Have you ever tried taking a perfect photo of squirming children, they never come out exactly the way you want them. The photo was not meant as a proof of life for conspiracy theorists, it was meant to wish a Happy Mother's Day to all mothers. Catherine does it every year, just like she does Christmas cards.😂😂😂

[@hollystiener16]

@@vericarauza5830 I am explaining why there was a "war" over the photo. The photo was released to prove she was doing well. An update as it were and she combined that with Mother's Day as an opportunity.

[@elizabethh4718]

He keeps saying they wanted people to know ‘they’re fine’. Then why release a HEAVILY photoshopped image? Why not release a normal, non staged image of them ‘fine’? They royals probably paid this guy to act as if all is ok.

[@myracurtis7706]

he never misses the opportunity to use his old relationship with Diana for his own benefit

[@mamawfrancy]

Princess Catherine absolutely has the right to her privacy. Well said sir we wish that settles it.

[@dustipatterson6659]

as Piss Morgan said to Meghan, "if u want privacy. go back to America' .

[@kck9742]

That's a VERY recent idea with respect to the royal family, who are FUNDED by the public. Centuries ago when queens gave birth the whole court would be witnessing the event... to verify that the child is really hers.

[@lori5455]

Royal Family told Public that Princess would be missing for a few months due to major surgery.. She then releases a personal Mothers Day photo and gets smashed for editing. EVERYONE edits pictures its so easy now to make the perfect picture. I really dont see the problem with any of this. Surgery is personal and no one is entitled to know what exactly she had done.

[@oneseeker2]

She did not edit!

[@no-oneinparticular7264]

And after having serious abdominal surgery, the effects of anaesthesia and/or medication can swell fingers therefore cannot wear your rings. It happened to me and it took a long while to get back to normal to wear rings again.

[@NurseSue425]

I’m sorry. Maybe I’m an idiot. What’s the big freaking deal ??

[@NurseSue425]

@@no-oneinparticular7264. Well more than likely she doesn’t wear it all the time. I doubt as a young healthy woman she has edema. That is usually resolved after a few days in younger patients . People with history of heart conditions etc or people with kidney trouble might swell more and have more trouble getting rid of the extra fluid after surgery. Not usually a young healthy woman. Sorry just letting you know. Chances are by looking how thin she always is. I wouldn’t be surprised she lost a little weight and the ring is a bit loose

[@lindadoesvancouver8150]

This is not just edited....it's completely falsified

[@Symbolsysteme]

To be a public figure doesn't mean that the public has to know everything.

[@shelleywoolf9693]

When he talks about Kate, his eyes are rolling around like billiard balls. Is it that hard to retrieve memories from the last 3 months?

[@amamelia3322]

Why are you so disrespectful? Her name is Katherine the Princess of Wales. And she is entitled to privacy with respect to her health.

[@lindamorris4542]

Catherine with a C not a K.

[@teresafinoalchemy]

@@MsBerries25 actually Diana was Diana, Princess of Wales when she was married to King Charles, the then Prince of Wales. Kate Middleton is Catherine, Princess of Wales as she's married to the current Prince of Wales.

[@louisejeffries7155]

Actually you’re all wrong And her name if shorten would be Cath not Kate

[@richardwait1206]

Actually I think it’s Catherine with a C but I agree with what you’re saying

[@dustipatterson6659]

KARMA

[@user-fe7mg5ot9z]

Just think about this: The entire Royal family seems to be amongst the missing. No Princess Anne, No Edward or Sophie. The only one who has been seen at all is William. There is more going on here than anyone is saying.

[@dnr2089]

​@@beammeup9504YES, and Queen Camilla is visiting us here in the Isle of Man this Wednesday 🇮🇲

[@constance875]

Where do you get this?? Camilla and William were just together last week. The King has been seen multiple times lately. Zara has been seen. Her husband seen. Stop spreading lies.

[@user-fe7mg5ot9z]

@@constance875 There is usually some information about the goings on of the Royal Family. Haven't seen anything or heard anything in ages, other than about Kate, even on line. I'm not in Britain and I'm not spreading lies. Quite frankly, I'm pleased to know I'm wrong. The last thing I heard was about William leaving his godfather's funeral unexpectedly.

[@creolelady182]

They make it complected. The fact is its gets complicated when they try to cover it up

[@Dan-cb5xx]

"The press in the u.k. is a little more vicious than in America." No Paul, it's a lot more vicious.

[@dew7545]

I don't believe in monarchies or "royals" being better or more important than other people by birth. I DO believe in medical privacy. Leave poor Kate alone!

[@wk8000]

That is awesome! I love that they took the picture away from the media and take their own photos!

[@kendraadusei3760]

That is why they are so mad

[@vericarauza5830]

​@@kendraadusei3760exactly 💯

[@Jack-uy7ie]

@@kendraadusei3760 It would seem that way. Partly why they say they are no longer a trusted source. They want access

[@Pivoinerouge]

Well I see why the media would be upset at a loss of income, it affects their livelihood. However they still have access to their public appearances and charity work but I guess that doesn't sell as well as photos from private events. The Waleses are doing this at the moment to let the children have as normal a life as possible. Prince William hated growing up in a fishbowl. I just hope that this crucifixation that they are going through doesn't make them want to chuck everything and become private citizens.

[@kendraadusei3760]

@@Jack-uy7ie Yes

[@ADhudson7964]

She had a very personal operation and doesn’t want people to know. I’m speculating but read about possibly ulcer colitis and if I’m right, I would not want anyone to know. My sister had part of her colon removed and did not have cancer. That area is very personal. Leave her alone 😢😢😢

[@barrylafleur8526]

I would guess that Royal Dysfunction has spilled over. Royalty is a cruel charade.

[@PearlMaciel]

Kate she is been working decades for the Kingdom with nonstop if she is recovering from surgery, she needs take it slow in order to recover. Good health to her. ❤❤❤

[@renate6781]

She's NOT 'Kate'. She's Princess Catherine. 'Catherine', with a 'C'. Do YOU like to be called by your name, or will any name suit you?

[@lindajones4293]

What work!!!!!?

[@lindajones4293]

Working!!!!?

[@HGCUPCAKES]

Oh stop it Ashleigh!! Catherine, Princess of Wales told the world she was having surgery. She said she’d be back AFTER Easter. Easter is over a month away. What is seriously wrong with you that you think you’re owed anything OR that you have the right to disrespect Catherine’s wishes? She doesn’t owe you anything! She didn’t need to tell you as she did, but she did. Yet, here you are making a show on it. It’s disgusting! She asked for privacy, try respecting it. Just as you expect the public to do to you. Shame on you!

[@teresafinoalchemy]

Actually, Easter is in two weeks.

[@carlawilson8806]

So passionate… where was the outrage when Megan was being disrespected…Brits seemed to be loving it then.

[@margaretflounders8510]

@@carlawilson8806 She is the most disrespectful of them all..And she smeared the whole country turn it around to where you're from

[@christinerussell138]

Don’t ask “Where is Kate Middleton” she hasn’t been a Middleton since her marriage. Was she ever known as Kate? Who knows, certainly not these experts who discuss the same old stuff endlessly. Leave the woman alone, let her recuperate in private.

[@justsayin8893]

It’s fueled by the RF…… why are there no cartoons mocking Kate and William “we want privacy?”

[@danielle5980]

Well said

[@Stephanie-ie4qx]

Just because she is a public figure does not mean we have to know private information. She will be back to work soon. Just leave the lady alone. The media should respect her wishes.

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

I think this whole thing should go away entirely. There should not be specially treated and over-privileged "royals." You are correct too tho 👍

[@alwaysyouramanda]

The red flag is the doctored photo being pushed. It was unnecessary

[@TreeHearts431]

@@user-dt4lc2do9b oh, please. You are not entitled to squat.

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

because i respect her right to privacy i did not look at the photo in question. because the children are young i didnt look at the photo. i have no idea what the photo contains but i respect the royal family and the media are out of order in wanting a photo of kate. shes is ill for gods sake. dont you have a consciousness?

[@standardtuning4guitars423]

the media printed the photo as per "her wishes". with its manipulation and showing her kids. If you feel it shouldnt be in the papers maybe the best person to talk to is Kate?

[@BeatrixAyling]

Paul Burrel is not working for the RF for 26 years. He doesn't have a clue. Her name is Catherine, the Princess of Wales

[@NatalieFromCA]

Exactly!!! What a joke 🤦‍♀️

[@KaeMaiden]

Her name is waity kkkaty.

[@SamiPhoebeLuna]

if he is a long time family friend then he would have entitlement to call her Kate. Catharine is for the rest of us but not for friends of the royals.

[@JR-lw3ms]

Her name is Kate Middleton

[@dnr2089]

​@@JR-lw3ms Her name is Catherine, Princess of Wales

[@SusseBo]

She is at home recovering. They said she would be out of commission until the 1st of April. What is so difficult to understand? She has been seen in glimpses. What are you about? Going with the territory? NO it doesn't. There is a limit. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

[@Chris-lc4bo]

I see the news media cut the butler off when they hear what they wanted.

[@Love_for_Coffee]

Why does he keep looking at the ceiling and everywhere else except into the camera? He knows nothing.

[@margaretflounders8510]

Perhaps trying to contact Diana.?

[@TaryaKarina]

I noticed the same thing. 🤔

[@slyarrison73]

Abdominal surgery is not fun by no means. Kate needs time to heal. It is really time needed for her abdominal muscles to heal. Please give her time to heal so other problems don't arise from going back to work too soon.

[@user-dd5nn6xq6m]

To settle all this mess show us Our Princess Catherine !!!! It might just stop all the rumors

[@frandavila7847]

We were told we wouldn’t see Catherine until after Easter. It’s not Easter yet. While Catherine is a public figure, that doesn’t give the public the right to know everything about her. They tried to quell the public’s curiosity and unfortunately, are now being crucified for it. IF your wife, sister or mom wished to keep her personal health issue personal, wouldn’t you respect her wishes?? I’d sure hope so! All of this nonsense does nothing to help Catherine’s recovery. It puts the family under more stress and I think they have enough to deal with. Catherine is a public figure, but that doesn’t give the public the right to know every detail about her. Give Catherine, Princess of Wales and her family a break. Stop this nonsensical conspiracy garbage and let’s wait until Easter. I think in todays instant access due to the internet, people have gotten less patient and more demanding. It really is a shame to cause such undo stress to a family already dealing with serious health crisis.

[@SeaTurtle515]

Well, that was a pointless interview. Whether Kate is doing well or not, it will eventually come out. Just hold your horses until after Easter, her coming back out day.🐣

[@lindaboulton7100]

She'll be back on her job in no time !!! She is not lazy!!!! When she comes back there will be alot of people eating crow!!! I wish l could be there for that !!!😊

[@StellaKnights]

they told us she will be recovering in private until easter , so thats everything we need to know

[@JR-lw3ms]

they shouldn't have released a fabricated photo then

[@bobbieprice4893]

Why won’t people just leave her alone? If she had major abdominal surgery then some time needs to be taken to get back to baseline. If people really care then they should be kind and allow her privacy and time needed. Get a life of one’s own. Good for William for protecting his family. Pray for them and stop hassling them.

[@janetmennell7834]

Why wont the palace release the original photo? What would it reveal. What are they hiding?

[@sleeper9728]

🤷🤷🤷

[@Wau12345]

O, not alive. 😮

[@DarlingDiana1983]

Yeah, let's all believe the man who was on trial for the theft of some of Princess Diana's personal things, wrote a Tell All book about her after she died and yet she had said she trusted him "more than any man she knew". What a great friend and butler you were, Sir. Now you want us to believe you about Catherine?

[@layne3210]

What on earth are people so nosy,there are times you are I'll and want some peace and quiet.Lets pray that our loved and beautiful Princess of Wales get well soon.There is no cure than keeping in constant pray.I do pray God and his Angels protect her and her lovely little family 🙏🙏♥️💗💜💚❤️

[@zoidmo3388]

@@layne3210 proof read your comment Layne..good grief! There is a difference betw ill and I'll. Btw. Catherine is a working royal & has an obligation to well wishers . A royal wave would suffice. She is showing no etiquette. A shame! I too, wish her well.

[@ladytamaya4737]

If you do not know the full story about Paul Burrell, you should be quiet about making such comments.

[@kristie3963]

Why was the clip cut off at the end before he finished speaking? Just curious.

[@carlottabethunewolfe4790]

They realized that he was making up his own story

[@user-rk9pr9mb1h]

They realized they weren't going to make any money off the photo and didn't want you to make the connection

[@maria_nz]

Because the Yank interviewer wasn't getting the goss she wanted. Paul knows where his loyalties lie. Harry zip off into obscurity? Is that what the Yanks really think? Gotta love South Park; they did it best with the Worldwide Privacy tour. And charcoal coloured foundation does the trick for a black-face act. Had enough and doing white-face now.

[@debbiefox4439]

Because he talks BS

[@nancyarnold1713]

He wasn't saying what they wanted to hear.

[@Veetina]

Why didn't her family visit her at the hospital for two weeks ?

[@dianagiles9467]

Leave her alone..some of us take longer to recover after major surgery..she said she wouldn’t be back to royal duties till after Easter..typical media

[@arshiaameena1338]

My concern about Kate was that we don't want anything to happen to her. The memory of Diana's death resurfaced and Kate's disappearance triggered those unpleasant memories.

[@peztopher7297]

If something happens, you'll be the first to know. /s

[@windycityliz7711]

If you think people "disappear" @ time they go to their own homes you might want to seek help.

[@tjc30300]

There was no need to give the fake photo.they could she. Simply give a another statement on mother's day wishing all a good one and to say she is recovering well and spending time with her kids. That's it

[@Natashahoneypot]

Get well soon Princess Catherine ❤💕

[@user-so7zk2ok5x]

The media needs to get a life, leave Kate alone ....

[@microsp20lect28]

Oh shut up Ashleigh Banfield!! Just leave Kate alone! The media can make money on someone else. Just make up any stories.

[@theworldofjuniperthecat1307]

Thanks 😊

[@b.walker5955]

She has a way of making EVERY thing a conspiracy.

[@HGCUPCAKES]

@@b.walker5955it’s because she used to be on the murder show and now she’s bored so she makes dramas out of nothing. How about we all start flooding social media stories about Ashleigh’s BoRiNg life and private medical history and see if she still thinks that’s acceptable. Wonder if Ashleigh tells her boss she’s taking leave and then gets hounded by an ex staff members friends for information about Ashleigh’s private information, if she’d willingly hand it over or would she protest?

[@louisejeffries7155]

With you on that Totally with you

[@GlendaJones-yk5lw]

Who the held is ashfield banfeild. Shut up, and mind your own business.

[@DireBiteLove]

oh please - what would the former butler to Diana know….

[@AhavahShalom]

Kate is NOT missing The photo is NOT phoney, it's altered, there's a diference Health & Medical IS P R I V A T E Speculators run amok, freely Get on with life All will pass, it always does, except when dogs get teeth on a bone

[@miekolim7468]

People, if you know how to read. You can read the statement of Kensington Palace released January 2024. It said that Princess Catherine will be back AFTER EASTER. 🤦‍♀