Some X users have stated that Union Flags are flying at half-mast outside government buildings across the United Kingdom. This soon raised concerns, with many questioning if Kate Middleton was okay days after her operation. Her absence from the public spotlight has already sparked several conspiracy theories. Some were likewise concerned about King Charles III. The Royal Family made no confirmation about this. However, conspiracy theorists were quick to connect Charles and Kate. However, numerous people refuted the rumours. While some said the images were from Canada, others said they were from the time Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022.
The flag is flown at half-staff or half-mast only when the country or state is in mourning
The Union flag is flown at half-staff or half-mast only when the country or state is in mourning. For instance, an American flag flying at half-staff represents one of three observances: “the death of a government official, military member, or emergency first responder; a national tragedy; or Memorial Day or another national day of remembrance.”
As rumours about Kate despite her health crisis are getting out of control, especially following her “edited” Mother’s Day photo row, the Princess of Wales’ friends told the U.K. Sunday Times that she is “devastated” by the furore. They also said that she is considering revealing details about her health following her abdominal surgery. The palace announced Kate’s surgery in January. At the time, it also said that the princess hoped that personal information related to her health would remain private. “It’s not that they (Kate and William) didn’t think there would be lots of speculation and interest, but they had confidence that people would give them the space they asked for, which they did for about a month,” a friend said at the time.