15 Royal Announcements We Secretly Hope to be True

In the weeks following Kate Middleton's disappearance from public view, where she reportedly focused on improving her Photoshop skills and posing for strange paparazzi shots, speculation about her whereabouts has been rampant among royal conspiracy theorists. Rumors have surfaced online suggesting that BBC News is awaiting news from the Royal Family, leading to speculation about possible announcements ranging from illness to abdication. However, food critic Jay Rayner has debunked the rumors. As we await any official announcements, here are 20 fake royal briefings we wish were real.