A video of Prince William and Kate should stop royal rumours, a tabloid says. That's a tall order

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife Catherine were photographed in a farm shop near their home in Windsor, The Sun reported — the first snapshots of Kate since she was born. Abdominal surgery For an unspecified case two months ago.

The newspaper published a short clip late Monday, showing William and Kate smiling as they walked together, carrying shopping bags. She added that the footage was taken on Saturday in Windsor, west of London.

The Sun newspaper quoted Nelson Silva, who said he filmed the video, as saying: “Kate looked happy and relaxed. “They seem happy just to be able to go to the store and socialize.”

The couple's office at Kensington Palace in London did not comment.

The palace said that Kate, 42, will return to her official duties after Easter. This will likely be done once her children return to school on April 17.

The Sun newspaper plastered its front page with the phrase: “Great to see you again, Kate!” She said she decided to release the footage “in an attempt to put an end to what the palace called the 'social media madness'.”

There has been feverish and sometimes fanciful speculation about the princess's condition during her absence. The palace did not reveal the details, but said it was not related to cancer.

Kensington Palace released a photo of Kate and her children George, Charlotte and Louis on March 10 to coincide with Mother's Day in the United Kingdom, but the move backfired when… Associated Press Other news agencies pulled it from publication because it appeared to have been manipulated, adding to the speculation.

Kate Issue a statement She admitted that she loved the “editing experience” and apologized for “any confusion” the photo caused.