Russian Disinformation Network Targets Princess Kate Conspiracy Theories

British MP questions foreign interference in royal family rumors, as research links disinformation to Kremlin-backed actors.

A British MP raised concerns about foreign interference in the spread of conspiracy theories surrounding Kate Middleton's health and marriage, following her cancer diagnosis.
Research by Cardiff University linked 45 social media accounts spreading claims about Princess Kate to a Russian disinformation network known as Doppelgänger.
The disinformation campaign aimed to deepen chaos and erode trust in Western institutions, exploiting the already viral speculation about the Princess of Wales.
Russian media falsely claimed King Charles III had died, highlighting the royal family's history as targets in international propaganda campaigns.
Experts warn that such disinformation efforts could serve as a precursor to influencing upcoming elections in the US and Europe, exploiting the declining global trust in institutions.