Blake Energetic and Kate Middleton. Getty Photos (2)Blake Energetic desires the entire web to know why she’s been lacking, seemingly poking enjoyable on the viral theories surrounding Princess Kate Middleton’s whereabouts.“I’m so excited to share this new picture I simply took at the moment to announce our 4 new @bettybuzz & @bettybooze merchandise,” Energetic, 36, wrote by way of Instagram on Friday, March 15. “Now you understand why I’ve been MIA.”Energetic was introducing her Betty Buzz firm’s line of latest mocktails, which are available in the identical traditional flavors as her alcoholic variations. She additionally uploaded a pic of herself lounging poolside whereas holding a can of Betty Booze. Nevertheless, the actress had clearly edited the image to stick her head on the physique of an older lady, add in Betty Buzz cans and embrace a lemon floating within the air with one other on the desk.Social media customers instantly thought it was a reference to the Princess of Wales’ latest picture enhancing controversy.“Did Kate aid you edit this picture?” one fan wrote by way of Instagram remark, as one other mentioned, “Kate works exhausting, however Blake works more durable.”Celebs Who’ve Weighed In on Kate Middleton Controversies — And Their TheoriesKate has been shrouded in thriller because the begin of the yr when she underwent a “deliberate belly surgical procedure” in January. Whereas the process was profitable, Kensington Palace has not disclosed her situation.“Regardless of the cause for the operation was, it’s of a private nature, and Kate desires to maintain the main points as personal as attainable,” a supply solely revealed within the newest difficulty of Us Weekly. “Maybe when she’s feeling as much as it, she could reveal extra, however she’s not making any guarantees.”Amidst her restoration, Kate has not made any official appearances since December 2023, solely being seen in two blurry pictures in a automobile. On March 1, Kate was noticed within the passenger seat of mother Carole Middleton’s automobile weeks earlier than she sat subsequent to husband Prince William earlier than his solo outing on the Commonwealth Day service in London. The grainy images brought about additional concern from royal watchers, who sought an replace on Kate’s situation and whereabouts.Kate tried to assuage their worries by posting a candy message and household picture by way of Instagram on March 10 in honor of the U.Ok.’s Mom’s Day. The picture, snapped by William earlier in 2024, was then pulled by a number of main information retailers after they claimed it had been manipulated by the supply.Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Largest Controversies Via the YearsKate finally admitted to doctoring the picture.“Like many novice photographers, I do often experiment with enhancing,” she mentioned in a social media assertion earlier this week. “I needed to precise my apologies for any confusion the household {photograph} we shared yesterday brought about. I hope everybody celebrating had a really pleased Mom’s Day.”