Have you ever dreamed of being a member of the Royal Family? In fact, it is not great at all as you imagine when every public appearance is scrutinized. Recently, Kate Middleton has found herself under the spotlight once again.
Beyond the glittering gowns and royal duties lies a narrative of resilience, as the Duchess faces unwarranted criticism regarding premature aging. Let’s see how she responded to harsh reactions.
Her photo from British Vogue
How harsh the criticism is
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Critics have been harsh in their discussions of Kate's appearance, with ordinary web users and newspapers stating that the Duchess looked much older than her actual age of 41.
A person commented, “40 is not that old. This is obviously stress showing on her face,” shedding light on the subjective nature of age and the visible impact of stress. This comment underscores the societal pressure on women, especially those in the public eye, to defy the natural aging process.
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Over on Harper’s Bazaar UK: “She looks 60. She’s clearly just absolutely knackered. Stressed. Would guess she’s insomniac. Takes one to know one.” Another voice declares, “Must say... She does look tired and not very happy,” simplifying the complexities of emotion and circumstance.
Many people defend her, saying Kate seemed like a real-life superheroine
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A comment argued, “Every time a woman over 40 is posted here, everyone moans about them looking old or ugly. This is what women look like. The age they are supposed to look without ridiculous procedures and filters. Stop adding to the problem.”
Another Instagram added, “It’s refreshing to see someone aging gracefully. She’s natural, not pumped full of plastic.”
In the midst of the storm, a person raised his/her voice to protect Kate, expressing, “I think she looks terrific. She’s at a sad event.”
Kate responds to critics in Princess Diana style
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Remember Lady Diana’s revenge dress? She silently confronted her unfaithful husband, capturing the press's attention with her powerful outfit, all without uttering a word.
Following in the footsteps of her mother-in-law's influence, Kate Middleton took a page from Princess Diana's playbook. Without directly addressing her critics, she made a powerful statement on her next public appearance.
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The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a diplomatic ensemble, combining mostly recycled pieces with a new bespoke red wool cape crafted by Catherine Walker & Co.
The fashion expert says, “It’s really intentional. On that stage, there was only one person you were looking at, and it was Kate. Over the last year, there has been a military element coming through in her style, and it really felt like a statement uniform to me and the color was striking and completely unmissable.”
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“The late Queen used to say she had to be seen to be believed, and you would have been able to see Kate from a mile away! Especially with the big bold hat, there was no element of that outfit where they were pairing it back at all — it was all big, bright and bold. There was no mistaking who was being put forward as the star of the family,” she adds.
A simple yet elegant outfit highlighting Middleton's p swiftly shifted the conversation away from discussions about her aging. Once more, she's being celebrated as a style icon, and perhaps her critics are feeling a bit remorseful about their earlier words.
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