Buckingham Palace has become the target of numerous criticisms due to an unexpected action by Kate Middleton. The vast majority thought there had been a positive change in the Duchess of Cambridge, but it has been proven false.
Although this is not the first time these kinds of circumstances have occurred, a certain level of transparency was desired from Middleton. This has not been the case, with the British people having to turn to the press to learn the whole truth.
Kate Middleton causes discontent with Buckingham Palace
Once again, Buckingham Palace finds itself at the center of criticism. This time, the figure attracting all of it is Kate Middleton. Specifically, her recent summer vacation in Greece.
What has prompted the criticism is the secrecy with which Buckingham Palace has handled Middleton's vacation destination. In the absence of official confirmation of the trip, various rumors claim that the Princess of Wales spent a few days resting in a Mediterranean destination. What has upset many British people is not the trip itself, but the absolute silence from the Royal Family.
For days, there has been speculation that Kate had left London with her children, taking advantage of the school break and her low profile due to health reasons. Although tabloids have tried to track her whereabouts, the truth is that Buckingham Palace has not said a single word about it. Many citizens have described this attitude as "incomprehensible" and "not transparent."
The underlying problem is not the vacation, but the lack of communication. People want to know where the future queen is. Especially after months marked by uncertainty following her abdominal surgery and subsequent cancer treatment. Now, it is expected that the consequences will soon appear in the form of distrust and detachment toward the institution.
On top of this, the secrecy also includes Kate and William's children. The British people have started a campaign asking where George and Charlotte are, since no one knows anything about them. They have not updated their Instagram posts, and it is completely unknown what they are doing or where they are exactly.
Buckingham Palace closes ranks around Kate Middleton again
This silence prevailing in Buckingham Palace contrasts with Kate's latest statements. A few weeks ago, she surprised everyone by speaking about her illness and the change it had brought to her life. Not to mention the social media posts sharing that she had overcome cancer.
In light of this, it was understood that Buckingham had opened the doors to a natural transparency. This transparency was acquired after the commotion caused by the secrecy during the first months of Kate's illness. From one day to the next, Middleton disappeared from the public scene without explanation.
It took months until a video of William's wife confirmed the rumors about her health problems. Now, the Royal Family is resuming its reservations about the life of the Princess of Wales and is once again not making any statements.
Defenders of institutional silence argue that this is a personal matter. The truth is that Kate Middleton is not an ordinary citizen. She is a public figure who represents the monarchy and, therefore, her private life also arouses interest.
Moreover, many believe that the concealment strategy does more harm than good. "The excess of discretion is turning against her," some critical voices point out. Is it really so difficult to say whether she is well and enjoying a vacation?
For now, Buckingham Palace still has not provided any explanations. Meanwhile, the figure of the Princess of Wales remains shrouded in mystery. With each passing day without news, speculation, discontent, and criticism grow.