Kate Middleton Impersonator Heidi Agan Refutes Allegations of Employment at Kensington Palace Amid Ongoing Speculation

Heidi Agan, a lookalike of Princess Kate Middleton, clarified that she was not hired by the royal family to stand in for the princess during her recovery from surgery. "I’m not employed by Kensington Palace," Agan stated during an interview with Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, March 21. She explained, "I’m self-employed, and I just go to fun parties and corporate events. Nothing as serious as actually impersonating her."

Agan used to work as a waitress until people started saying she resembled Kate, who is now 42, during her wedding to Prince William in 2011. This led Agan to quit her job and focus on this new opportunity full-time.

On Thursday, Agan mentioned, "It's a paid job, so it's kind of like acting. You dress up as her for work. I've traveled to many places because of it. I feel incredibly lucky, and it truly is one of the best jobs in the world."

Agan carefully studied Kate's mannerisms and background in order to make her portrayal more realistic. "I want to be the best at what I do, whether it's down to the perfume she's wearing or, you know, silly things that we have to know the name of the dog," Agan emphasized. "We have to watch how she interacts with William, how she interacts with the children, what are her little quirks, how she holds her hands. All those kinds of things are what make the experience."

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Kate has not been seen in public since December 2023 when she had planned abdominal surgery. During her private recovery, she was only seen three times in March in blurry photos. Some royal watchers speculated that she looked different post-surgery and even suggested that a body double was used to impersonate her in public.

To address concerns, Kate and William shared a new photo of themselves with their three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. The picture, taken by William earlier in the year, was released on U.K. Mother's Day on March 10th.

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The image was flagged for image manipulation by several news outlets, leading to its removal from their sites. Kate confessed to using photo editing software as rumors about her location and health status spread widely.

According to a source who shared exclusively with We in March, Kate is expected to reveal her condition at some point, possibly during an official walkabout. Other reports suggest that Kate will make her official return at the family's Easter service on March 31.

Editor's P/S:

The article discusses the rumors surrounding Princess Kate Middleton's use of a body double during her recovery from abdominal surgery. Heidi Agan, a lookalike of the princess, has clarified that she is not employed by the royal family and that she attends events as a paid impersonator. Despite this, some royal watchers have speculated that Agan may have been used as a stand-in for Kate in public appearances.

The article also mentions that Kate and William released a new photo of themselves and their children on Mother's Day, which was flagged for image manipulation. Kate has since admitted to using photo editing software, leading to further speculation about her location and health status. It is unclear when Kate will make her official return to public life, but sources suggest that she may do so during an Easter service or an official walkabout. reveal her status during an official walkabout or at the family's Easter service. This anticipation adds intrigue to the ongoing story of Princess Kate Middleton and the role of lookalikes in the public eye.