Kate Middleton puts on a ‘brave face’ at royal events – but she’s hiding a major struggle
The royal family is always under the global spotlight during significant events, and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, never fails to impress with her impeccable appearance and warm smile when engaging in these high-profile moments or meeting with the public and charity representatives.
While royal life comes with its perks, such as wealth, resources, and a platform for their cherished causes, it also demands sacrifices.
Royals often have to set aside their personal identities in service of their roles as symbols of the UK’s heritage. Despite Kate’s ability to charm even at the most prestigious royal functions, a royal expert has revealed that there’s one aspect of her duties she finds challenging.
Katie Nicholl, a seasoned royal author and journalist who has accompanied Prince William and Kate Middleton on many official tours, has previously mentioned that these tours can be “difficult” for Kate.
She revealed insights into Kate’s approach to her duties, saying: “Kate wants to be modern, she wants to be hands-on, she wants to be present,” which explains why the Princess of Wales finds the tours challenging.
Despite her status and resources, Kate prefers the comfort of having her mother care for Prince George and Princess Charlotte, reflecting a desire for normalcy.
“Despite being the Duchess of Cambridge and being able to afford around-the-clock nannies and so on, she had her mum looking after Prince George and Princess Charlotte, which struck me as just really normal.
I could see how much comfort and confidence that gave her in getting on with her job, which she does brilliantly, but I think it is always such a wrench for her to leave her children behind,” Nicholl stated, according to the Daily Mail.
The late Queen Elizabeth was adept at separating her public and private personas, a skill that allowed her to embody the crown’s symbolic role while connecting with people throughout the UK and the Commonwealth.
