VILE lies about Princess Kate are still being spouted as China, Russia and Iran fuel conspiracy theories, sources have claimed.

Kate, 42, has suffered a barrage of disgusting rumours and attacks since announcing her abdominal surgery in January.

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Thousands of fake accounts and bots have sprouted from RussiaCredit: AP

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Platforms such as the Chinese-owned TikTok are full of dangerous and deluded fantasies about KateCredit: AFP

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Idiotic trolls even ridiculously claimed Kate’s emotional video message was AI generatedCredit: PA
Shameful trolls targeted the mum-of-three over her sweet Mother’s Day photograph after she innocently made editing mistakes.

The princess was hit by wild conspiracy theories from marriage woes with William to undergoing the knife for cosmetic surgeries.

Incessant speculation sparked again after footage was released of Kate and William at Windsor Farm Shop, with ridiculous claims it was fake.

After the royal shared her emotional announcement on Friday evening revealing her cancer treatment, more pathetic bullies claimed it was AI generated and blasted William for not appearing with her.

And, senior government figures now believe the “madness” on social media has been fuelled by hostile states China, Russia and Iran, the Telegraph reports.

Whitehall sources now believe they have been involved in the stoking the conspiracy theories on Kate as a blow to the country.

A senior government source told the outlet: “Part of the modus operandi of hostile states is to destabilise things – whether that is undermining the legitimacy of our elections or other institutions.”

It comes as platforms such as the Chinese-owned TikTok have been full of dangerous and deluded fantasies about Kate.

Meanwhile, thousands of fake accounts and bots have sprouted, managed by nations like Russia.

Ex-White House information chief, Theresa Payton, previously told how the wild theories about King Charles and Princess Kate were likely a result of Kremlin propaganda.

And she added it is no coincidence after King Charles spoke in support of Ukraine a few weeks prior.

Putin is leveraging disinformation and propaganda from his “authoritarian playbook” in an attempt to “sow confusion and concern among the public,” warned Payton.

How Russia weaponises fake news & troll farms

RUSSIAN media have been at the centre of a storm of wild conspiracy theories about the Royals.

After spreading misinformation that King Charles is dead, Kremlin trolls went on to suggest that Kate Middleton is not the woman who appears on Will’s side in a video showing them walking around Windsor.

But this is not the first time Russia uses fake reports to spread chaos.

Back in 2020 Russian media bizarrely claimed that the British-made vaccine­ distributed by AstraZeneca- turns people into monkeys.

It was thought to be a ploy to promote its own Putin-backed Sputnik V vaccine.

And with the invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s propaganda machine continued its work trying to spread fake news.

In 2022, Russia claimed the UK “staged” horrifying scenes of carnage in Bucha to blame Vladimir Putin.

The Kremlin has denied the massacre happened, with a state TV report making twisted claims that it was was “staged” and amounted to “provocation” which was “done by professionals, probably British”.

And a few months later a deepfake video of Ukrainian president Zelensky talking of surrendering to Russia, was circulating on social media.

The video – an obvious fake- showed President Zelesky behind a podium telling his troops to surrender.

The real Ukrainian President described it as a “childish provocation”

Multiple Russian media outlets even spread disgusting fake news that King Charles had died – publishing a completely fabricated statement from Buckingham Palace.

And, Putin’s foreign ministry lackeys joined in on warped rumours about the Royal Family – claiming a “crisis of power is clearly brewing” in the UK, as they ridiculously accused the UK of intervening in Russia’s rigged election.

GROSS TROLLING

It comes as vile jibes and bullying continues online – with even Harry and Meghan’s Netflix “cheerleader” targeting Kate moments after her cancer diagnosis shocked the world.

Christopher Bouzy, who had a starring role in Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show, trolled the princess on X/Twitter 31 minutes after her video was released.

The tech mogul, 48, said Kate’s illness was stage-managed akin to “North Korean propaganda”.

He wrote: “I am sorry to hear Kate has cancer, I hope she has a full recovery.

“But it is also clear that all three earlier photos of her were fake, and the palace tried to cover it up.”

Meanwhile, shamed Endgame author Omid Scobie, deleted a tasteless post on Friday showing an alarm clock set for 6pm — the time Kate made her cancer statement.

A former spokesman for William and Kate blasted the hate shown towards the couple.

Paddy Harverson told BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg: “It’s a sort of permanent doom loop. And it’s the worst I’ve ever seen.”

Harry and Meghan themselves were not told of Kate’s condition before the announcement, because they “can’t be trusted”, claimed one royal expert.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told The Sun: “There’s a deep rift between the brothers – that we know.

“We also know that they haven’t apparently spoken in many months, and the reason, of course, is that for some four years they’ve caused endless problems to the Royal Family and so they can’t be trusted.

“William hasn’t trusted Harry and Meghan and I mean with good reason.”

‘VERY ASHAMED’

But there are many grovelling celebs now crawling out of the wood work to apologise after spreading ‘Katespiracies’.

The bullying and “madness of social media” led to The Sun calling for the world to Lay Off Kate.

Owen Jones and Blake Lively have shared their regret after fuelling conspiracy theories.

Owen Jones, a left-wing activist and journalist, wrote on X: “As someone who speculated on this without considering it could be a serious health condition, I’m very ashamed to be honest, and all the very best to her.”

Actress Blake Lively also issued an apology after she mocked Kate’s edited Mother’s Day photo.

“I’m sure no one cares today but I feel like I have to acknowledge this,” she penned on her Instagram account.

“I made a silly post around the ‘Photoshop fails’ frenzy, and oh man, that post has me mortified today.

“I’m sorry. Sending love and well wishes to all, always.”

INGRID SEWARD: Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate

STEADFAST when his family needed him, William has proved himself as a man and future monarch of strength and compassion.

While he might not have been present during Kate’s courageous video address on Friday — make no mistake, he has been by her side every step of the way.

William has stepped up with school run duties and provided a “great source of comfort and reassurance” to his wife.

But he has also been a comforting and reassuring presence for the public.

From leading members of the Royal Family at the Commonwealth Day Service to enjoying cheerful banter with youngsters on a youth centre visit, he hasn’t put a foot wrong.

Just this week he visited Sheffield to highlight his Homewards project to end homelessness in the UK.

Even then there were few chinks in his facade — but Kate was clearly on his mind.

“She needs to be sat here to hear this,” he smiled, when the discussion turned to the challenges of young families.

But ultimately he is only human.

To have your father and your wife diagnosed with cancer within such quick succession is heart-shattering.

It’s a remarkable insight into the character of this young man that he has been so incredibly brave.

Theirs is a very private turmoil which has been brought into the public arena by nature of their roles as future King and Queen.

William must feel the weight of enormous responsibility, both personally and for the monarchy, of which he is now the public face.

But he knows his most important role is that of dad and husband.

He will make that his priority.

This is a distinct difference from the ways of the past, where your royal role came before the role of spouse and parent.

Think back to when the Queen was young.

WILLS’ PRIORITY

It was a man’s world then — and she was forced to abandon her children in a way that William is determined not to.

William and Kate waited until the school term was over and their children were home before making their public announcement.

They needed to be prepared.

In this, they will have had the wholehearted support of Charles — who knows what it feels like to be brought up by nannies.

William was also acutely aware of the lack of his own father’s presence in his life, especially when things went wrong.

In 1991, he was accidentally hit over the head with a golf club when he was at school and Diana was having lunch in her favourite restaurant San Lorenzo.

The call came through that William had been bashed on the head and they thought he might die so it was very serious.

Both Charles and Diana rushed down to Ludgrove.

William was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and then to Great Ormond Street Hospital and Diana went with him.

But ever a man of duty, Charles prioritised his engagements.

William is determined to do things differently.

Meanwhile TV personality Kerry Katona also regretted her previous words.

She told The Sun: “There were so many conspiracy theories. I’ll hold my hands up.”

Fans have called for Kim Kardashian to say sorry for her “on my way to go find Kate” Instagram post.

Royal expert Hugo Vickers slammed online trolls and said they should be ashamed of themselves.

The royal historian told The Sun: “The conspiracy theorists, went in big time in the last few days.

“It says an awful lot about the mindset of these people. The high profile ones, but also the very irresponsible members of the general public who just sort of weighed in as well.

“It was extremely unattractive because, we all love the Princess of Wales, and she’s done a fantastic job.

“She’s really faultless in everything she’s done ever since she married Prince William.”

The expert added all the vile rumours and ‘Katespiracies’ would have “made things much more difficult” than they already were.

“I think quite simply, they should be feeling very ashamed of themselves,” he added.

“I think quite a few people have popped up and apologised, and rightly so.

“I imagine that they will go to ground to be quite honest, because in a sense, they are bullies. They’re pushing it the whole time.”

BRAVE KATE

It comes as Kate shared in her statement on Friday evening: “In January, I underwent major abdominal surgery in London and at the time, it was thought my condition was non cancerous.

“The surgery was successful.

“However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.

“My medical team therefore advised that I should undergo a course of preventative chemotherapy and I am now in the early stages of that treatment.

“This of course came as a huge shock.”

The princess continued: “It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment.

“As I have said to them; I am well and I’m getting stronger every day by focusing on the things that will help me heal; in my mind body and spirit.”

The royal also thanked her husband Prince William for his support.

The diagnosis was the reason that William pulled out of a thanksgiving service at Windsor last month for a “personal matter”, it is understood.

A Kensington Palace spokesperson confirmed Kate started a course of preventative chemotherapy in late February and is now on a “recovery pathway”.

They were unable to say when chemotherapy treatment will end and said Kate had spoke to the King.

The Palace also confirmed Prince William will continue to “balance supporting his wife and family and maintaining his official duties as he has done since the start of the year”.

The spokesperson added: “The Princess wanted to share this information when she and The Prince felt it was right for them as a family.

“The Princess will return to official duties when she is cleared to do so by her medical team. She is in good spirits and is focused on making a full recovery.”

HEART-TO-HEART WITH CHARLES

It comes as a source claimed Kate had a heart-to-heart with King Charles, 75, at Windsor Castle before sharing the emotional announcement.

The monarch, who also has also been diagnosed with cancer, travelled from London for a private lunch with his “beloved daughter-in-law” on Thursday.

It is believed the royals discussed the mum-of-three’s video and the princess was said to be encourage by the support her father-in-law received.

A source told The Times: “A factor in their decision to go public would have been the great warmth and affection received by the King as a result of his announcement.”

The princess also chose to delay releasing the information to protect her children.

Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, eight, and Prince Louis, five, had already broken up from school and were with their parents when the video was posted.

Sun editor Victoria Newton told BBC1’s Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg: “It was actually, I understand, that the Princess made the decision two weeks ago that she was going to do this public statement.

“The key thing for her as a mother, the priority was protecting those three children.”

Floods of support has poured in since the shocking news, with well-wishers leaving flowers at Windsor Castle for the royal.

Dame Deborah James’s parents also sent their love to the mum-of-three, praising her bravery and urging her to “hold on to rebellious hope”.

The family said they believe her statement would inspire many more people to get checked for cancer — and save lives.

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A fake Buckingham Palace statement about the death of King Charles was shared by Russian mediaCredit: East2West

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Prince William has been a pillar of support for the princessCredit: AP

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Wild conspiracy theories have been circulating since the mum-of-three announced her abdominal surgery in JanuaryCredit: Splash

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The King shared a heart-to-heart meeting with Kate before her announcementCredit: AP

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The princess delayed releasing her video message to protect her young children