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Kate Middleton’s recovery followingabdominal surgerycontinues to fuelspeculation abouther health and whereabouts, prompting a familiar face in the cricket world to speak out.
“The conspiracy theories around Kate are absolutely absurd! We see W&K most days and in the last couple days too!” the retired cricket star said, referring toPrince Williamand Princess Kate.
“It beggars belief that people would be so ridiculous and cruel in writing BULLS— on this platform that are out and out lies!” Pietersen continued. “W&K are the most wonderful parents and as normal/humble as they come. Let K who is recovering from an operation recover. Leave her and her beautiful family alone!!!!”
Kevin Pietersen at the first Ashes test match in Birmingham on June 17, 2023.Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty
Mike Egerton/PA Images via Getty
According to theDaily Mail, one of Pietersen’s children attends the Lambrook School, where the Prince and Princess of Wales' three children,Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5, began attending in 2022.
Pietersen, 43, previously hosted cricket camps at Lambrook during school break, spreading a passion for the sport he retired from in 2018.
Kevin Pietersen poses with his MBE from Queen Elizabeth on February 9, 2006.Pool/Anwar Hussein Collection/Getty
Pool/Anwar Hussein Collection/Getty
In another royal connection, the South African-born athlete, conservationist and cricket commentator has previously supported United for Wildlife, which Prince William established as part of the Royal Foundation in 2014.
Pietersen, who is married to Jessica Taylor of the pop group Liberty X, spoke out a few days afterThe Sunreported that Princess Kate appeared “happy, relaxed and healthy” during a visit to the Windsor Farm Shop with Prince William on Saturday. The farm shop is about a mile from the couple’s home atAdelaide Cottage, and the sighting was significant as the first time Kate had been seen in public since Kensington Palace announced that she hadabdominal surgeryon Jan. 16.
“Kate was out shopping with William, and she looked happy and she looked well,” an onlooker told the outlet.
Prince William and Kate Middleton visit Outfit Moray in Moray, Scotland on November 2, 2023.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prince William and Princess Kate didn’t bring along George, Charlotte and Louis for the shopping trip, butThe Sunreported that the couple spent Sunday morning watching their kids play sports.
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Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte leave the Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on December 8, 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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The Prince and Princess of Wales have both spoken about their children’ssporty sides, and the Lambrook School’s website states that “sport is very much part of the curriculum” for nursery and pre-prep students — with the amenities to match.
“Our facilities are second-to-none and include all-weather surface cricket, football, netball and hockey pitches, a well-equipped sports hall, a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, dance studio, a nine-hole golf course and cricket squares of unsurpassed quality,” the site says.
As the Princess of Wales continues her private recovery following abdominal surgery, as Kensington Palace said she is “unlikely to return to duties until after Easter,” it’s no surprise that she and Prince William are keeping their children on a regular schedule. The palace statement announcing that Princess Kate had had surgery expressed her wish to “maintain as much normalityfor her children as possible” during this time.
source: people.com
