But many think the grainy, far-away photos ofKate Middleton’s alleged reemergence are seriously suspect.

But according toThe Independent, the claim was made without the approval of Kensington Palace.

Middleton’s office is the only institution authorized to announce her attendance at a public event.

Kate Middleton in close-up looking off to the side

The palace previously stated that Middleton’s surgery was not cancer-related.

Kate Middleton hands shamrock to British guard