Kate Middleton Pregnancy, Marital Trouble [UPDATE]: Queen Elizabeth Forces Duchess Of Cambridge To Come Out In Public After Going MIA; Reigning Monarch Beckons Royal Couple To Save Failing Marriage?

By KJ Mariño

Sep 04, 2015 05:14 PM EDT

Rumors about Kate Middleton and Prince William's failing marriage has intensified. And now, Queen Elizabeth is reportedly set to intervene by forcing the Duchess of Cambridge to come out in public after noticeably missing several functions these past several weeks.

Kate Middleton has become reclusive since she gave birth to Princess Charlotte in May. And just recently, Hollywood Life claimed that the Duchess is pregnant on her third child, that's why she has been missing in action. The report came after the incessant rumors of postpartum depression and Prince William's infidelities emerged amid Kate's absence from the scrutinizing public.

Speaking of Kate Middleton's absence, Celeb Dirty Laundry reported that Queen Elizabeth has decided to intercede, forcing the Duchess of Cambridge to attend a Balmoral meeting. The royal couple will be both attending the meeting as the Queen celebrates her landmark as the nation's longest-reigning monarch on Sept. 9.

Since Kate Middleton seemed to have neglected her royal duties, speculations about her crumbling marriage to Prince William as well as the news of the Duchess' third pregnancy have widely circulated. However, Inquisitr revealed that the royal couple are not having a baby anytime soon. In fact, they are just taking a step at a time when it comes to expanding their family.

While rumor mill has been running abuzz regarding Kate Middleton's absence from the spotlight, the Duchess of Cambridge is set to make a major comeback. According to Irish Independent, she and husband Prince William are reportedly planning two official trips abroad, one of which will be in the Caribbean. Unfortunately, royal babies Prince George and Princess Charlotte are "highly unlikely" to join their parents' royal duty trips abroad.

Aside from the Balmoral event, Kate Middleton and Prince William are set to attend a public function, which is a state banquet at the Buckingham Palace in October. The said event is in honor of visiting guests China's President Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan, International Business Times noted.