If Kate Middleton is a princess in ache, she’s desperately making an attempt to cover it by releasing a pic of herself smiling — or grinning and bearing it — surrounded by her 3 kids.

The Princess of Wales posted the household pic Sunday in honor of Mom’s Day within the UK. It is simply the 2nd time we have seen Kate since her mysterious belly surgical procedure in January … and the primary full-body shot since hypothesis in regards to the process, her restoration, and her whereabouts have run rampant on the Web.

In her caption, Kate writes, “Thanks in your sort needs and continued help during the last two months. Wishing everybody a Joyful Mom’s Day.”

As we reported, the princess was photographed final week whereas out for a drive close to Windsor Citadel … along with her mom behind the wheel, and Kate carrying shades whereas within the passenger seat.

In fact, the actual fact we could not see her full physique solely fueled the outlandish social media rumor mill about her well being.

Naturally, royal watchers are choosing aside the brand new, extra revealing pic, too. As an example, Kate shouldn’t be carrying her wedding ceremony ring as she has her arms round her 2 youthful kids … 8-year-old Princess Charlotte and 5-year-old Prince Louis.

The final time she attended a public occasion was on Christmas day, and sure, she was carrying it then. That truth will not assist to quell one in all the operating theories, which entails hypothesis she and Prince William are on the rocks.

Then once more, it might merely be the ring is off as a result of she’s skilled irritation since her surgical procedure.

Yet another be aware in regards to the shot … Kate is seated, as 10-year-old Prince George stands behind his mom. So, for these of you who’ve BBL in your “What’s up with Kate” bingo playing cards … we will not rule it out. Simply sayin’ …