“This is the kind of thing Meghan would do”: Kate Middleton accused of manipulation by those close to the royal family for her video, this detail makes them furious

On September 9, Kate Middleton caused a stir by returning to the spotlight in a video posted to Kensington’s official Instagram account. She announced that she had finally finished her chemotherapy treatment and gave an update on her return to her official duties. It also featured tender images of the Princess of Wales alongside her husband Prince William and her children George, Charlotte and Louis. Happy family moments with a very different aesthetic than what we have known from the royal family before. Directed by advertising specialist Will Warr, this video melted the hearts of many admirers around the world, but it also had the opposite effect. Just a few days after its release, it sparked strong criticism, including that of Richard Eden, a specialist in the crown. He reported his grievances and those of some friends of the royal family in the Daily Mail.

They denounce manipulation by Kate Middleton

As the expert explains, some things have caught the attention of many people, such as the fact that Kate Middleton’s parents are seen playing cards with the rest of the family. It’s no coincidence that the Middletons appear in the video and not the King and Queen.“, a close friend told Richard Eden. But the detail that most bothered him seems to be the proximity of the crowned couple: “I can assure you that Charles and Camilla will be filmed kissing on a beach (as William and Catherine did) when the chickens have teeth. It is clearly unroyal.”

This demonstration of affection has definitely caused debate and some have not hesitated to compare the Princess of Wales to public enemy number 1: Meghan Markle. All those hugs and kisses – these aren’t cutesy teenagers. It seemed manipulative. This is the kind of thing Meghan would do. All that time, effort and expense put into making a video could have been put to much better use elsewhere. Why not visit women undergoing cancer treatment? That’s what Diana would have done.” said another person close to the crown.

Against an Instagram royal family

In his essay for the Daily Mail Richard Eden claims that this change in communication strategy is the result of the arrival of Lee Thompson who was appointed head of public relations in 2022. According to him, his goal would be to grow the community of the Prince and Princess of Wales on Instagram. Something he does not appreciate at all: “William and Catherine don’t need to be ‘Instagram royals’, seeking ‘likes’.” For the specialist, it is clear that the couple should stick to the usual procedures.” They should follow Queen Elizabeth’s example. She was always keen to stay up to date with technology, but maintaining the dignity of the monarchy.“, he explained. According to him, the Queen would have done the same thing as Kate Middleton in March by unveiling a video announcing her cancer diagnosis. However, he assures that she would have also chosen something similar to announce the good news of the end of her chemotherapy.