Where is Catherine, Princess of Wales? The internet is rife with ‘Katespiracies’

The royal's absence has led to a proliferation of conspiracy theories after announcement of a mysterious abdominal surgery

It seems that everyone has recently become fixated on one question: where in the world is the Princess of Wales?

We've long known the world is watching the royal family, but the visible absence of Catherine has sent social media and US news outlets into a tailspin - driving even those ordinarily not interested in the royals to pay attention.