BigWillyLittleTodger it could be argued that not “being treated as a human being with feelings” is actually exactly what happens when you become a member of the RF, especially if you are a woman and marry in. It renders you virtually silent and emotionless inasmuch as you are not allowed to express opinions or say anything beyond bland pleasantries and you must do your duty and be perfectly attired at all times. with a fixed smile, however awful you might be feeling.
In addition, huge pressure has always rested on Katherine’s shoulders , even before all of this furore, by virtue of her being one of the most popular and most competent members of the RF.
I’m not saying all of this crazy sm speculation is edifying but, the monarchy invites the public to share in their very personal family rituals eg weddings and funerals, so it is hardly surprising when the public also feel as if they are invested and entitled to comment when things go slightly awry. The alternative would be that no one cared about the monarchy (my personal hope is that one day no one will) but that is not what they want.
In all of these numerous threads about KM and Wills, I think I have only seen perhaps two horrible comments about KM herself and the rest have been overwhelmingly supportive of her and wishing her a full recovery. The criticism has largely been aimed at Palace PR.
So yes, this can’t be a happy time for her or her family and none of us who are ordinary members of the public can fully appreciate the hideous levels of personal pressure that continual scrutiny brings . However I would argue that it’s being a member of the institution itself that causes the leading figures within it the most psychological upset and not randoms commenting anonymously on the Internet.