The reality that the global pandemic is still with us has never been more clear, and the royal family is not exempt.

The media released a report about Kate Middleton's possible COVID exposure and mandatory quarantine, and stunned fans across the world immediately sent messages of love, in hopes that she remains healthy throughout her two-week downtime.

As thoughts of Kate Middleton being holed up for a week began to take over the minds of fans, they couldn't help but think maybe, just maybe, there was more to the story. Fans think her COVID scare is a hoax that was designed in an effort to give her some time off.

Is Kate Middleton really just needing a break from her stressful, Royal life? Fans think so.

Kate Middleton's Time Out

Kate Middleton is taking a time out, and fans believe that she's doing so to get away from her responsibilities for a little while.

Things have surely been stressful in her life lately. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's departure from Royal duties has her running double duty and doing damage control, and fans think Kate has just found the perfect excuse to take some much-needed time off.

If the rumors are true, then it's quite possible that Kate Middleton has just found the perfect excuse to indulge in some rest and relaxation and perhaps spoil herself a bit without the scrutiny of the press.

To simply take time off to herself amid the chaos that faces the Royals would be frowned upon, so her voluntary self-isolation excuse is the perfect way to get away from it all.

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Fans Aren't Buying The 'Quarantine' Story

Fans believe the already vaccinated Duchess of Cambridge is not very likely to have contracted the virus, and have been blowing up social media with predictions about all the things she is likely trying to take a break from. They're also crediting her with finding the perfect way to bow out of her duties without being under fire for stepping away. After all, if she may have been exposed to COVID, there's no way anyone can argue her 2-week hiatus.

Comments to social media include; "sounds like a lovely break," "Isolate or mental breakdown from Will and Harry being together????," as well as; "Its brilliant. How else is she supposed to get a break from Will and the kids?"

Others wrote in to say; "lol she's not in quarantine from covid, she's in quarantine from her stressful life," as well as; "the girl needs a break from the drama, she's not exposed to covid, she's being smart to take time off."

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