It should come as no surprise that Kate Middleton and the British royal family are the center of attention while she battles cancer.

The Princess of Wales faced criticism for withholding information about her whereabouts and general well-being until she decided to make her condition public. As a result, a great deal of conjecture and hearsay made their way into the headlines of international periodicals and the media.

The Palace didn’t say anything during that period, simply making one statement in which they said Kate was doing fine.