Tensions within the Royal Family are reportedly escalating following an extraordinary interview given by friends of Kate.
A recent feature in a magazine shed light on the future role of the Duchess of Cambridge as Queen, potentially causing discord behind palace walls, according to royal experts.
The article, published in The Times Magazine both in print and online, highlighted Kate as a transformative figure within the royal family. However, some commentators have raised concerns that it may have inadvertently slighted Camilla, the current Queen consort, especially given the King’s ongoing battle with cancer.
Experts have warned that the piece might have portrayed the Waleses as overly eager to emphasize their advantages over King Charles and Queen Camilla, potentially creating tensions among the royal staff.
Questions have arisen about the approval and involvement of Prince William and Kate in the article, with columnist Amanda Platell suggesting that discussing Kate’s future role in such detail without their explicit consent could be ill-advised and potentially disrespectful to the present Queen.
Recent polling data has reaffirmed the popularity of Prince William and Kate among the public, with the couple ranking as the most favored members of the Royal Family. William leads the poll with a 77 percent positive opinion, followed closely by Kate at 74 percent. Princess Anne holds the third spot with a 70 percent positive rating, while King Charles ranks fourth.
In contrast, Meghan faces low approval ratings, with just 19 percent of respondents viewing her positively, marking the lowest figure recorded for her. Prince Harry also receives negative sentiment from 60 percent of the public, with only 31 percent expressing a positive view towards him.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor ranks lowest in the poll, following his titles being stripped by the King last year due to repercussions from the Epstein scandal.