Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are feeling the pressure from some of their most prominent supporters, who are urging them to be more dynamic in their royal engagements.
Society today treats everything like fast food. Politicians are expected to provide a quick and easy fix; otherwise, they are booted out of office.
The media must entertain hastily and constantly; otherwise, they risk losing viewers’ interest and support.
Prince William and Kate Middleton are discovering that the “new normal” involves a faster pace and more dynamic engagements as they travel across the UK to represent the British monarchy.
This week, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William undertook a mini royal tour in Wales. They spoke to families, hugged babies, showed support for volunteers, and more.
They also visited a community garden, met with workers at a local factory, and brought much-needed attention to important causes, inspiring many.
While many royalists applaud their current efforts just as they are, there is a growing sentiment that the public is bored of the same tired act performed by the power couple.
The future King and Queen of England were hit with a scathing post on the Daily Mail, a publication with significant influence, that they had become dull and uncaptivating.
The article said in part: “Happily Kate is on the mend, and she and William have just had their first joint engagement in Wales for more than a year. This is all lovely and photogenic, but I’m sorry that the Cardiff event was too boring for words. The future King and Queen rolled up their sleeves to bake Welsh Cakes. It’s hardly the stuff to inspire the nation or conjure up the notion of a monarchy fit for the modern age. Yet, inspiration is what’s desperately needed from them at a time when King Charles III has cancer himself, and we don’t know how long he’ll be with us. Baking is the sort of carry-on we’d expect from the bicycling monarchies of Europe, which have become irrelevant. Kate and William risk turning into European royals so dreary they become obsolete. We want royals with power, the kind of soft power that thrilled President Trump this week when he was invited on a second state visit by King Charles. That’s the magic of monarchy. Where’s the magic with Kate, Wills, and cake mix? They could also have recently been at the Baftas in London, supporting the British film industry and adding glamour. After all, he is the organization’s patron. And talking of glamour, why has the royal household decided it will no longer issue details of the clothes and jewelry Kate wears? Such endorsements are a lifeline to British brands. I advise Kate to leave the cake-making to Meghan and her new Netflix series. Although, when you think about it, even Megs would make it more interesting.”
Reading between the lines, the media bluntly tells Princess Kate and Prince William that they need to be more and do more.
They need to become like Donald Trump or Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. They need to entertain the public with every appearance they make. If possible, they should bring some spice and drama to royal engagements. They should start a few feuds here and there to keep the masses’ attention.
However, it is important to remember that the royals have always been known for their dignified, classy, and demure behavior and, above all, their silence, which should be respected.
There is no chance in hell they will alter their founding and powerful principles.
