‘Should I wear a dress?’: Prince William outraged to be cut out of photos with Kate Middleton 06/07/2023, 06:05

The bright couple of the British monarchy looks great in public. But something special happens when William and Kate appear hand-in-hand at royal events. Photos of Middleton are scattered across newspapers, magazines and websites, while William remains unemployed as if he is not there.

The heir to the throne is sympathetic that his wife occupies a prominent and sometimes even central place, but such acts of “involuntary disappearance” make him nervous. “William is delighted that people are warming to Katherine. But the king’s son is worried that he is being cropped out of the photographs,” said authoritative expert Roya Nikha.

Royal watchers have pointed out that the royals have been working on their image of a strong couple and parents with many children for many years. William believes that such disdain for him damages their reputation.

“I don’t think it’s jealousy for Kate. Rather, it’s that Kate and William have worked hard to create an image of themselves as a united front. So when they work together, they want to take pictures together – as a team. I’m sure they’re realistic – and they know people want to look at glamorous dresses, not men in suits. Maybe William should buy a gorgeous dress from Jenny Packham,” joked British journalist Kate Mansi.

Already last year, such discrimination against the heir to the throne caused concern in Kensington Palace. Royal aides have made it clear they would like to see William and Kate on the front pages together at that time for a high-profile tour of the Caribbean in 2022. “The request was said to be more of an attempt to reduce the pressure on Kate.” And it’s true, because there has been one impressive constant through it all – the way Kate and William have worked together as a team.

Prince William isn’t the only one in trouble, by the way. The men of the royal family have to accept that their ladies are more interested. In particular, the husband of Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, who was in the shadow of the crowned wife throughout the years of their marriage, suffered from this. Prince Charles was absolutely furious that the press adored Princess Diana so much. “Charles was always very upset when Diana overshadowed him, and always has been,” said former BBC royal correspondent Jenny Bond.

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