Duchess Kate's nature speech sparks health speculation amid cancer battle

Duchess Kate issued a statement which—though it did not pertain to her illness—quickly caused a wave of rumours and speculation. How were the words of the aristocrat, struggling with cancer, interpreted?

Since her doctors' diagnosis, Duchess Kate has appeared publicly only twice: in June, during the celebrations associated with King Charles III's birthday, and on July 14 at Wimbledon.

According to British media, despite her ailments, the future queen keeps up with the events she was previously involved in. She wrote about one of these on the internet. It concerns an event organized by the Natural History Museum in London, on whose grounds spectacular gardens have been opened.

The wife of Prince William issued a statement in which she spoke eloquently about the power of nature and its importance in maintaining physical and mental health.

I am hugely supportive of the Museum's commitment to create a special space which encourages people of all ages to reconnect with nature and learn more about how we can protect our natural world. (...) I know the power of nature to support our development and wellbeing, both by bringing us joy and helping to keep us physically, mentally and spiritually healthy. I hope these gardens will be inspiring and transformative for the thousands of people who visit — she stated on Instagram.

Kate Middleton's involvement in promoting an ecology and healthy lifestyle initiative has been interpreted in two ways. Some concerned fans began to suspect that a patient undergoing chemotherapy was open to alternative forms of treatment.

The words about the power of nature that can affect health were viewed as an unplanned suggestion regarding ways to return to total health. This may mean that in addition to traditional methods, the Princess of Wales is not unfamiliar with the secrets of alternative medicine.

The 42-year-old could be using, among other things, special exclusion diets, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, and herbs. It is worth remembering, however, that doctors prefer to rely on scientifically proven treatment methods, treating all others as, at most, a last resort.

Duchess Kate's illness has caused each of her public appearances (including those on the internet) to provoke various, often surprising speculations. What do you think? Has this interpretation gone too far this time?