Princess Catherine’s 2025 Mother’s Day Instagram post broke from tradition, featuring nature scenes instead of photos with her children. “This Mother’s Day, let us celebrate Mother Nature…,” she wrote, signing with her initial, “C.” While some fans praised the video’s calming message, others raised eyebrows over its shift in tone.
This comes a year after Catherine’s controversial 2024 post, which included an edited family photo later recalled by top agencies for manipulation. Though she apologized, the backlash was intense, fueling conspiracy theories about her health.
Catherine has been recovering privately from abdominal surgery, with limited public appearances. A rare sighting in a car led to more online skepticism, with some speculating the woman was her sister, Pippa, or even a wax figure. Rumors about plastic surgery and body doubles quickly spread across social media.
Despite the noise, many fans continue to offer support. Buckingham Palace maintains that her recovery is progressing as expected.
Princess Catherine’s journey highlights the pressure of public life—and how even a Mother’s Day post can become a flashpoint for global attention.