Kate Middleton has found a unique way to preserve privacy while sharing family warmth with the world. Since her life took a radical turn after the announcement of her illness, the Princess of Wales has opted for a different approach.
She herself has become the official photographer of her family. A decision loaded with meaning and a clear response to the media pressures her husband and children have experienced.
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Kate's priority has always been the safety of George, Charlotte, and Louis, and that is reflected in the way she controls the images that reach the public. Beyond a simple passion for photography, this decision stems from a deep need to protect her children.
In the documentary Kate: A Queen for the Future, it was revealed that this "unprecedented" choice came after observing how Prince William suffered constant harassment from the media. Journalist Afua Hagan highlighted the following in The Mirror:
"The Princess of Wales understands who she is and the position she holds and also understands the interest people have in her family. Especially in her children, whom they want to see grow up. That's why she understands that the press needs these images."
This understanding has led Kate Middleton to take control of the situation. She has opted to offer carefully controlled access to her family's private life, sharing images that show closeness without overexposing.
Hagan also explained that "Kate has seen firsthand, through her husband, the damage that the media have caused to his life. That's why she has realized that if she can do something about it, if she can take control, then she should."
A gesture that the British press has described as "unprecedented," as until that moment no member of the royalty directly assumed this role. "She decided to be the one to photograph her own children, which I find an absolutely brilliant decision," added the journalist.
Kate Middleton is clear about it
Kate Middleton not only takes care of the photos. As has been published, she is also responsible for sending them to agencies and posting them on social media. Carefully controlling the narrative surrounding the family.
However, the Duchess has also faced criticism, especially after reappearing on social media with a heavily retouched photograph. An event that sparked various theories and controversies.
But her firm commitment to protecting her children's privacy and controlling the public image of the royal family remains intact. Making her a figure who masterfully balances public exposure and family privacy.