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The picture captured by a member of the public on Saturday shows William, 41, and Kate, 42, visiting the Windsor Farm Shop, a short drive from their Berkshire home.

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This is likely misinformation. The Sun, according to Forbes, cited anonymous sources that most likely falsified the information. I found it in this article debunking The Sun's article. https://www.forbes.com/sites/conormurray/2024/03/18/did-william-and-kate-really-visit-the-windsor-farm-shop-palace-and-store-are-mum/?sh=30757c5875df

"The publication only cited anonymous “onlookers” as sources and quoted an alleged witness as saying they were “stunned” to see Kate and William there amid speculation over Kate’s health. Forbes has reached out to The publication only cited anonymous “onlookers” as sources and quoted an alleged witness as saying they were “stunned” to see Kate and William there amid speculation over Kate’s health.

Forbes has reached out to both Kensington Palace and the Windsor Farm Shop for comment though both the palace and the shop refused to confirm or deny the report to People Magazine."

 

Can't be true or false (Opinion, poem, etc.)

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