Old snaps and a witness that handily reassures everyone: The kids weren't with them but it's such a good sign she was healthy enough to pop down to the shops.
Why ambassador you are playing us.
Of all the really stupid things for their comms team to do is to put out a news story that will inflame the existing situation.
That being said - I don’t think there’s any major conspiracy going on - she probably has had surgery and perhaps taking medication that’s affected her appearance and wants to wait until it’s worn off until she goes out in public.