INTERVIEW – A Royal Correspondent brings to light the stubborn silence of Kensington Palace, ten days after the double announcement of the hospitalization of Kate Middleton and King Charles III.
It’s been ten days that the English have been swimming in a fog, let’s say fog. On Wednesday, January 17, Kensington Palace prepared a real surprise by announcing Kate Middleton’s hospitalization. According to the official press release, the Princess of Wales was admitted to a London clinic yesterday for “planned abdominal surgery”. Apart from this information, officials have been rather tight-lipped about details. We have just been informed that “the operation was successful”. The document states that Prince William’s wife will remain in hospital for “ten to fourteen days” and will not undertake a royal engagement until March 31, Easter.
Since then, there has been radio silence from Kensington, and the thick mystery surrounding this hospitalization does not reassure the English public. Could they be haunted by the ghost of Lady Diana and the memory of her sudden death in 1997? Facing this whirlwind of emotions, royal correspondent Richard Fitzwilliams is optimistic. For him, the situation of Kate Middleton is in no way comparable to the disastrous fate of the princess of hearts. He also believes that the silence of the officials is not alarming either.
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“Strange situation”.
Madame Figaro. – How are the British reacting to the persistent silence of the Kensington Palace ten days after the announcement of Kate Middleton’s hospitalization?
Richard Fitzwilliams. – It’s a strange situation we’re living in here between Kate Middleton and King Charles III being hospitalized. But the English understand that the royal family has the right to some privacy. Kate Middleton said that she does not want to give details about her operation and it is clear that she does not have cancer. It is clear that what he is suffering from is significant as he will be in hospital for ten to fourteen days and will have no official commitments before Easter. From this point of view, it is understandable that there is so much interest in this story, as evidenced by the crowds outside the hospital. But the surgery was a success and I think people understand that she needs to protect her privacy.
The English understand that the royal family is entitled to some privacy
Richard Fitzwilliams
The English, however, seem to be worried about the health of the Princess of Wales, about which there is very little information. Do you think their fears are justified?
Above all, they hope that everything will go well, and it seems to be so. But like I said, I doubt it’s a concern. Even if this announcement shocked them, and the princess will take some time to recover, the British perfectly understand the fact that Prince William stops fulfilling his royal duties and spends time with Kate and their children. Even if it means that for a while three main members of the royal family (Charles III to undergo surgery for benign prostatic hypertrophy Editor’s note) will not secure liabilities. This is unprecedented.
“Other” approach
How can we explain this silence from Kensington Palace when Buckingham Palace has been so transparent about the activities of Charles III?
Being so transparent, the king wanted to help other people who were suffering from prostate problems. He took this opportunity to raise awareness on the subject. That is why the Chamber issued this very detailed press release. This differs from Kensington Palace’s approach. But royals do have a certain right to medical privacy, and that’s exactly what Catherine is enjoying.
Kensington Palace doesn’t want to talk on a daily basis
Richard Fitzwilliams
At the end of its statement, Kensington Palace says it will not provide an update on Kate Middleton’s health until there is “significant new information to share.” What do you think this means?
This means that the House does not want to express itself on a daily basis. Of course, the royal family would prefer to undergo medical examinations in private, but they have no choice but to make them public. However, this does not mean that the chamber’s press release contains bad news. In this configuration, it’s safe to say that Kensington Palace won’t comment much.
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“The most charming royal couple in the world.”
In this situation, even the tabloids, usually so well informed, have very little information about Kate Middleton’s health. How to explain it?
This is easily explained by the fact that the chamber does not want to regularly talk about the situation. That’s only if Kate Middleton doesn’t need to be re-hospitalized, isn’t about to leave the hospital, or isn’t about to take on a new royal engagement. The palace does not want to see too much information about the princess’s condition circulating.
The palace will only comment again if Kate Middleton requires further hospitalisation, is about to leave hospital or is about to undertake a new royal engagement.
Richard Fitzwilliams
British interest in Kate Middleton’s health reflects her enormous popularity among her fellow citizens. Why do you think the Princess of Wales is so popular?
She is known for being very invested in her royal duties. He is also involved in many charities with a particular focus on early childhood. She is also happily married to Prince William and enjoying their family life. It also has a certain charm. Together with the Prince of Wales, they make the world’s most charming royal couple. That’s why people are so interested in them.
Source: Le Figaro
