- Kate, Princess of Wales, announced her cancer diagnosis on March 22nd.
- Some criticized Prince William for not appearing alongside Mr Middleton in the video statement.
- PR expert Dini von Mueffling said Prince William's appearance may have been a distraction.
Duchess Kate put to rest weeks of wild speculation by announcing her cancer diagnosis, but some on the internet were still not happy.
Kensington Palace released a video statement on March 22 featuring the 42-year-old Princess of Wales. In the video, Middleton wore casual clothes and sat on a bench in her garden, giving details about her own health condition.
The video sparked a wave of support from other royals, politicians and celebrities, but some people Netizens criticized her husband, because Prince William (41) did not appear by her side. However, PR expert Dini von Mueffling disagreed.
“Maybe he was distracted by William being there,” von Mueffling said. “Certainly there would have been stories afterwards about body language and nonverbal communication and things like that. This is her story, and she's choosing to make it her own. ”
Von Mueffling owns a company of the same name in New York City. Her clients include Monica Lewinsky and Virginia Giuffre.
“I think she deserves praise for her decision,” von Mueffling added.
Critics also felt that Kensington Palace had bungled the preparations leading up to Ms Middleton's announcement. In the weeks leading up to the video statement, conspiracy theories swept the internet. Many speculated about Middleton's marital history.
Kensington Palace also faced a photo-editing scandal, which caused further uproar online. At one point, American TV host Stephen Colbert also joined in on this rumor.
Muffling said Kensington Palace could have done more to quell speculation, but that Middleton may not have wanted it.
“I think they could have done more, but I don't know what Kate would have wanted,” von Mueffling said. “It's clear she went through hell and she was in the hospital for a long time.”
Muffling said such diagnoses often come with physical and mental strain, so “perhaps she wanted to wait until she was strong enough to make the message herself.'' ” he pointed out.
Muffling added that the timing of the video's release may have been a strategic choice for her three children, Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5. Ta.
“The timing was also particularly notable because we released it very late on a Friday, before the children's Easter holiday, so there were no paparazzi around to capture the children's reactions and appearances. is. “
Kensington Palace's initial statement said Middleton would not return to royal duties “until after Easter”. A source told People magazine that the family will likely skip the annual royal Easter service and spend a private weekend at home.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace told The Associated Press that Prince Charles will join other royals at Easter Sunday services this weekend, making his first major public appearance since his diagnosis.
