Christopher Bouzy, an ally of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, accused the Palace of disseminating cancer announcement propaganda reminiscent of "North Korea" style tactics, following Kate's video upload. Daily Mail reported that Bouzy shared a CNN clip featuring doctor Jonathan Reiner, who claimed that Kate Middleton's statement lacked "medical sense."
Imran Ahmed, the chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, spoke to BBC and highlighted that Kate had been subjected to blame for not immediately disclosing her situation, thereby being "revictimized."
"When you have a young lady, the Princess of Wales, who has experienced a medical emergency, you witness people inundating with conspiracy theories, which are then amplified on social media platforms and reach millions and millions of people," he expressed.
"What really annoyed me was seeing that she was then being blamed for not having come out immediately. It's the inhumanity of the way social media has influenced our behavior, forcing discussions on deeply personal matters," continued the expert.
"Moreover, witnessing the rapid spread of such discussions to millions of people and the damage it has caused to the Royal Family is truly disheartening."
The onslaught of conspiracy theories targeting Kate Middleton underscores the darker side of social media and its ability to amplify baseless claims, while also highlighting the significant impact it can have on individuals and society as a whole.
