Does Prince William See Similarities Between Kate Middleton And Princess Diana's Treatment By The Media? Royal Expert Says He's 'Hurting'

Prince William is "hurting" as he sees his wife Kate Middleton facing media scrutiny reminiscent of what his late mother Princess Diana endured.

Updated on Mar 19, 2024  |  07:15 PM IST |  52.1K
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A royal specialist has revealed in a startling way that Prince William is "hurting" because he feels like some of the tremendous media attention his mother, Princess Diana, had to bear is now being focused on his wife, Kate Middleton. The unsettling parallels between Diana's life and the increasing difficulties the Princess of Wales is facing in the current digital age are reportedly causing great distress for the Prince of Wales.

The Unsettling Déjà Vu 

Veteran royal writer Jennie Bond claims that Prince William believes he is "seeing elements" of his late mother's struggle with unrelenting pursuit and interference, now materializing in Kate's experience. Bond's observations, which were only made available to OK! Magazine, illuminated the Prince's deep discomfort.

According to Bond, William is "rightly" worried about shielding his family from the barrage of media attention and wild speculation that has just surfaced. "I think he's hurting hugely that once again a loved one is being hounded in the way his mother was," Bond said.

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The Explosive Trigger

The warning event that precipitated the royal expert's comments has added to William's anguish. A seemingly innocent snapshot of Kate taken on March 15th at the Royal Society of Portrait Painters event set off a wave of erroneous internet rumors and conspiracy theories about the Princess's whereabouts and health.

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On the Prince's reaction, Bond stated, "I'm sure William is absolutely horrified that the social media trolls and web monsters are already digging the knives in and speculating outrageously about Kate's health just because of a single photograph."

The Diana Parallel

There are undeniable, unsettling parallels to Diana's ordeal under the relentless spotlight of the media. The late Princess of Wales was frequently followed around by photographers, with the media analyzing and examining everything she did. Her misery was exacerbated by the disclosure of her bulimia and mental health issues.

Bond said gravely, drawing a moving analogy between the experiences of the two royal wives. "William has already seen this movie before with his mother," he said. "He knows only too well how it ended in a consumption of tears.”, as per Daily Mail.

Princess Diana (PC: IMDb)

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The Modern Media Minefield

Kate confronts additional hurdles in the internet age, much as Diana faced the intrusive culture of photographers during her time. Social media has increased scrutiny and given rise to a new breed of online trolls who spread false information on an unprecedented scale through rumors and hypotheses.

Bond said shrewdly, "Kate, of course, is facing the full onslaught of social media which did not exist in Diana's day," underscoring the changing media landscape the Windsors must successfully negotiate.

Kate Middleton (PC: Getty Images)

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A Protective Stance

Prince William is believed to be extremely protective of his wife and family, knowing the cost of constant public scrutiny. His commitment to protecting kids from the intense limelight stems from his firsthand observations of his mother's hardships.

Bond confirmed, "William has vowed to do everything in his power to protect Kate from the same feeding frenzy of speculation about her personal life," highlighting the Prince's unwavering dedication to protecting those he loves.

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A Cautionary Tale

The royal family's experiences serve as a heartbreaking reminder of the intense demands and scrutiny that come with their privileged positions, particularly as the incoming monarch struggles with the unsettling remnants of the past. Prince William is resolved to address and lessen the long-lasting shadow created by the excessive media attention, which has been exacerbated by the digital era.

Bond said sadly, "William is hurting, and he's afraid." "Having watched this film previously, he was unable to defend his mother. You may be certain that he will take every action under the sun to keep his wife safe."

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