Kate Middleton Spotted In Public For First Time Since January Surgery

The Princess of Wales was photographed riding in a car with her mother, Carole Middleton, on Monday.

Kate Middleton has been seen publicly for the first time since December.

The Princess of Wales, who underwent a planned abdominal surgery back in January, was photographed Monday riding in a car with her mother, Carole Middleton.

The picture arrives just days after Kensington Palace shut down rumors about the princesses’ whereabouts, following increased speculation on the internet.

“Kensington Palace made it clear in January the timelines of the princess’ recovery and we’d only be providing significant updates,” a spokesperson told HuffPost on Friday. “That guidance stands.”

The spokesman reiterated that the princess is “doing well.”