Kate Middleton, according to RadarOnline, may be contemplating stepping away from her royal duties due to the toll they’ve taken on her. A Palace insider revealed to The National Enquirer that while no decision has been made, the demands of royal life have heavily impacted her. Kate’s recent abdominal surgery in January kept her out of the public eye, leading to speculation about her health. The lack of information from the Palace fueled rumors.

Concerns peaked when news outlets removed an official portrait of Kate, intended for Mother’s Day, amid claims of manipulation. Although Kate admitted to editing the photo, questions persist about her well-being and whereabouts. RadarOnline suggests Kate is considering leaving her royal role, causing tension in her marriage to Prince William.

A palace source described Kate’s struggles, stating, “Kate’s desperate struggle with the constant pressures of life in the royal fishbowl has clearly taken a terrible toll on her physical and mental health.” William is reportedly shocked and worried about her decision. The source added, “He’s concerned she’s become emotionally unstable, but she insists she’s finally seeing clearly.”