The sudden unusual turn on Princess Kate

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Today, I wanted to share something thought-provoking that has caught my attention recently - a noticeable change in the way the media portrays Kate Middleton.

Some publications that previously showed favor towards Kate (DM cough, cough) have started publishing stories that present her in a more critical light. It's an interesting shift.

Firstly, there's a story circulating about an encounter between Kate and a convicted murderer at a charity event. Additionally, there's talk of the taxpayer potentially providing support for her family's struggling business. This raises questions about the circumstances surrounding their business venture and the implications it may have for public funds.

What's intriguing is the parallel being drawn between Kate's current media treatment and the scrutiny faced by Meghan Markle in the past. It's worth discussing whether there's a connection or simply a coincidence.

Furthermore, there's some buzz on Twitter suggesting that Kate may have unintentionally upstaged the King during the Chelsea Flower Show. While it may seem like harmless gossip, it's interesting to consider the impact of such events on the monarchy's reputation. Some even speculate that Camilla might have been involved in the leak of these stories, adding an extra layer to the intrigue.

Taking a step back, it's worth pondering whether the monarchy should be concerned about being upstaged in this day and age. Are we witnessing a shift in priorities and expectations?

The papers always like to have a member of the RF who is their hate figure. I'm ancient enough to remember when Princess Anne was always depicted as stuck up and nasty, until they noticed she works her socks off and they couldn't really justify it any more, whereupon they moved on to people like Princess Margaret and Princess Michael. Diana was rapidly going that way till she inconveniently died on them. With Meghan out of the limelight and Andrew keeping his head down, I guess they think it's Kate's turn.

Note all women.

Doubt any of the male RF or celeb culture are hounded relentlessly on every minuscule detail of their lives.

Dally express poll out today showing she has 37% (highest) popularity rating of the RF so hopefully she doesn't give a shit.

Yet again, her name isn't "Princess Kate".... there is no such person! You presumably mean HRH The Princess of Wales?

I think she is Princess Kate now isn’t she, now that she’s PoW? Her MIL was Princess Diana anyway.

She's not Princess Kate and her MIL was never Princess Diana. They've both been Princess of Wales and post divorce Diana was Diana, Princess of Wales. Neither have been Princess Name because they married in.

The media also disliked and targeted Kate and her family. It only eased slightly when the media had Harry and Meghan to dislike even more. Now Harry and Meghan can generate the negative stories without any assistance from the journalists, the media has reverted back to Kate. Despite the general love and awe for Diana in the media today, she was demonised in her day.

This is what the RF has become. A respository for gossip - about him, her, they, spats, divisions, and their frocks and rocks.

That's it, but it's an expensive "it" for those funding it, even if it is a small sum per person.

Her name is Catherine and she is titled the Princess of Wales. FFS - how hard is it to remember?

I can call her whatever, even Kate. Titles are made up bullshit.

The papers always like to have a member of the RF who is their hate figure
they’ve done a full circle and are now back again to Kate,
I still remember the DMs "grinning" like a "Cheshire cat" headlines days, specially on somber occasions like Remembrance Day.

and I think it’s partly because Camilla’s popularity has not budged one bit.

When the children are old enough there will be negative stories about them too. The media is a starving beast that needs to be fed to make money. I hope they shield the kids from the worst of it.

DM caters to an international audience these days and the only royal women with international recognition are Camilla and Catherine. In due course I am sure that they will switch to Camilla.

Thought provoking?

She’s had a run of disproportionately positive press for years. I feel the truth is going to be reported as she’s no longer getting away with the innocent act.

I think it's outrageous they took a "covid" loan personally! However now Meghan has scarpered there needs to be a new target.

They wouldn't print the negative stories if they didn't get clicks! the whole thing is a soap opera.

Kate got awful media attention in her early days. Seems they're picking on her again. Hopefully she will ignore and ride it out as she's done in the past. We all know the media is vile.

There have been negative reports on her since they started dating, the idea that MM was the only one to get critical press was rather ridiculous. I always think Fergie got the worst treatment but obviously other people will have other opinions.

Well naturally they were going to. Meghan was a good shield for a while but its got to a point ppl realise qhats happening and not playing to it when it comes to articles on meghan and givne how much they now stay out and away.. they cannot generate the same volume of hateful content so they have to go looking elsewhere and voila its kate

Hasn't Party Pieces now been sold? A contact of one of my contacts on Linked In was reporting that he had bought it.

Maybe they make more money when writing negative stories about the Royals?

Now that Harry and Meghan aren't around the royals any more/aren't working royals, William and Kate's press officer won't need to base themselves in the offices of fleet street papers to feed nigh constant negative stories about them so that William and Kate stay public favourites (and yes, we've had confirmation of this from workers at these offices). I can see how the press would be happier if that was all continuing as it brought in more readers?

Interesting that now H&M have gone, the competition for the limelight and favour with the public is between Charles & Camilla and William & Kate - maybe they'll turn on each other too and start feeding back negative stories, just as Charles and Diana did to each other and William & Kate did on Harry & Meghan.

C&C are in their 70s , most people I know their age have packed up for the summer and are now enjoying late spring sun in southern Europe , and it’s understandable,

it really reflects on C&C , they don’t seem wanting to do much yet don’t want the younger generation to get any credit,

If I was a real cynic I might think the media has been briefed to slowly slowly help turn the tide on Kate so when a divorce was to come along in the distant future then there won't be huge public outcry.

Yes, this was my understanding from reading Courtiers. The different palace press offices operate independently of each other and so there's an underlying tension/competitiveness to keep 'their people' on top. So if the King's people feel he's being overshadowed, then there may be an attempt to rebalance that by sharing/encouraging stories that knock the Wales' down a peg or two.