The secrecy of Buckingham Palace regarding the illness and condition of the Princess of Wales has generated endless criticism and rumors in recent weeks that, far from being appeased by the latest family photograph, have multiplied by a thousand. The retouched image of Kate Middleton with their children has been the last straw and the experts in institutional communication and protocol have grown tired of remaining silent in the face of a bloody situation: “You can’t tell what’s really happening but we all know.”
A protocol expert has been clear and forceful on Antena 3: “I can’t say what Kate has been operated on for because they would sue me, but it has nothing to do with cancer or a mental problem. It is related to the intestines, that is why we never see it standing“, he revealed this Tuesday. Information that would confirm the rumors that suggested that the wife of William of England would suffer from Crohn’s disease: “It is a disease that many people suffer from and that will influence their diet. In addition, they will not be able to stand for a while and will limit their ability to perform basic functions.”. And he added: “This illness will cause you to need something extra to relieve yourself.”
They point out that Kate Middleton’s recovery, as has been said for weeks, will be very long and will probably never be complete. That is, the princess, 42 years old, must live with this chronic disease that limits her functions and her daily life, from her work availability to her diet.
Unprecedented institutional crisis
Kensington is overwhelmed. The retouched photo of Kate Middleton has exploded in their hands although the crisis began with the secrecy that marked the communication of the princess’s state of health. Her continued absence (almost two months and a hospitalization) gave rise to rumors, from cancer to Crohn’s to mental problems. The British asked to see her princess and Kensington chose Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom to fulfill her wishes, but it backfired: Kate’s photo was retouched. Distrust increases. In an unprecedented gesture and with the aim of defusing the situation, Kate apologized on social media for the “confusion” generated by the image, but it was not enough.