Kate Middleton smiles with kids in a pic without William

Prince William was absent from Kate Middleton's Mother's Day family photo.

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The photo shows Kate with her three children, taken by photographer Matt Porteous at Anmer Hall.

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People are speculating about a possible crisis in their marriage due to William's extramarital affair.

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Buckingham Palace has forbidden the media from discussing the topic, but more details are leaked every day.

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Kate is disappointed with William but is focused on raising her children and fulfilling her royal duties.

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The scandal recalls Princess Diana's affair with Camilla Parker.

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Kate's priority is her children, and she is committed to being a hands-on mother.

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