Fans Believe It’s Heidi Agan, Not Princess Catherine, in Her First Post-surgery Video: Who Is She?

Many fans and social media users alike questioned Kate Middleton’s recent sighting at the Farmer’s Market, as captured in a viral video. Many believe the woman was not the Princess, but her lookalike, Heidi Agan. Amidst the speculation, Heidi stepped forward, releasing a statement to address the controversy.

Heidi Agan during the Man of the Year 2015 press conference on August 21, 2015, in Prague, Czech Republic. | Source: Getty Images

Heidi Agan during the Man of the Year 2015 press conference on August 21, 2015, in Prague, Czech Republic. | Source: Getty Images

On March 23, 2024, the Princess of Wales announced that she was diagnosed with cancer. She underwent major abdominal surgery in January and, at that time, her doctors believed her condition was non-cancerous. However, more tests were conducted and doctors learned that cancer had been present.

In a video message, Princess Catherine confessed she needed to recover from surgery to start “preventative chemotherapy.” She added that, before sharing the news with the world, she needed time to come to terms with it and tell her three children: Princes George and Louis and Princess Charlotte.

Heidi Agan during ABC's

Heidi Agan during ABC’s “Good Morning America” at ABC Studios on October 5, 2012, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

A recent footage showed Kate Middleton walking in a farm shop, sparking a flurry of speculation among viewers. Doubts about the woman’s true identity were rampant, with numerous viewers suggesting she was actually Heidi Agan, known for her striking resemblance to the Duchess.

Comments on social media platforms, particularly Instagram, reflected this confusion, with users debating over the identity of the woman featured. One commenter asserted, “It was obviously you at the Farmer’s Market. Why? Because you’re allot [sic] taller than Kate. I realise you’ve got to zip up tight and say nothing it’s extremely serious but it’s clearly you.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton in the State Apartments of St James Palace on November 16, 2010, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Prince William and Kate Middleton in the State Apartments of St James Palace on November 16, 2010, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Another asked, “How much did you get payed [sic] for pretending to be her at the farmers market?” Meanwhile, others were sure Heidi was the woman in the video, writing, “It was this lady at the farm shop now william and kate [sic]” and “She has the chin it’s clearly her.”

The speculation extended to Twitter, where users shared their thoughts alongside side-by-side comparisons of Kate and Heidi. One tweet read, “It looks more like Heidi Agan, the professional Kate look-alike to me. The chin is a bit of a...