There is a possibility that Prince William and Kate Middleton are asking where is the love from the British people and media after they received harsh or even painful criticisms over their latest move.
For several months, reports and rumors have surfaced claiming that the heir to the throne, his wife Middleton, and their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, have decided to make a big move.
After house hunting and visiting multiple schools, Prince William and his family have opted to leave their famous Kensington Palace home and relocate to Adelaide Cottage, which is located on Queen Elizabeth II‘s private and massive Windsor Estate.
Several close royal sources, friends of the Cambridges, and even Kate Middleton’s uncle have spoken to the media about the decision to move.
It has been confirmed that the future King and Queen England selected the modest home because they wanted their children to have more space and privacy.
The pair wants to be full-time and hands-on parents, which is why they will have no staff and no nannies living with them.
Those close to Middleton and her husband have insisted via PEOPLE and the Daily Mail that they will pay the rent out of pocket, and British taxpayers do not have to fork out another massive bill for renovations.
However, that has not stopped many from slamming the pair for flaunting their wealth by yet getting another fancy home.
Meanwhile, millions of everyday Britons are fighting to make rent, pay bills or put food on the table because of inflation and the struggling economy because of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Graham Smith, chief executive of Republic, a famous/infamous group campaigning for the end of the British Monarchy after Queen Elizabeth, had this to say about Middleton and Prince William’s new home: “While ordinary households are struggling with their energy bills and facing crippling inflation, why are we giving yet another home to William and Kate? This is disgraceful. All these palatial homes require round-the-clock protection, heating, and staffing. A state-owned property empire that is supposed to make money for the Treasury.”
Russell Myers, the royal editor at The Daily Mirror, discussed the Cambridges’ unpopular decision to relocate and the drama it has caused.
He said: “An awful lot of money was spent on Kensington Palace — in the region of £12-13 million so they could live in Apartment 1A. They are still keeping Anmer Hall as a holiday house — their big Norfolk home which was a gift from the Queen, which has obviously had an awful lot of money spent on it. I think it’s got a tennis court, a swimming pool — that sort of stuff.”
He added: “So that’s three homes. Then they’ve got another home in Scotland that William was given on the Balmoral estate by the Queen Mother, which we don’t hear a lot about. How many houses does one family need, you may ask.”
Myers admitted he did not “think an awful lot of money has been spent on Adelaide Cottage. The reason why we do say this, the reason why money is important, is because people are feeling the pinch. There is a cost of living crisis, not only within the UK but obviously around the world.”
He concluded: “And I think when people are struggling, and stuff like this happens — not to mention sending the three children to one of the best private schools in the country at the tune of between £50-70,000 a year for the three of them to go there — I think I would argue: Is it the right optics? Does it matter? Should the royals be separate from us? The Cambridges obviously want to be seen as more normal. Some of these things don’t really sit well when you examine them.”
While Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are used to getting bashed by critics, this is the first year that Middleton and Prince William are discovering the humiliation and scandals that come with making controversial decisions.
Prince William and Middleton faced their most embarrassing royal tour ever when they traveled through the Caribbean representing the Queen.
Prince William has been hit with cheating rumors involving Rose Hanbury.
House Cambridge has had a few complicated months, and Prince Harry’s book will probably make matters more complicated.
