A birthday marked by scandals and illnesses
Last Friday, June 21, Prince William of Wales celebrated his 42nd birthday amid a storm of scandals and illnesses that plague the British Royal Family. Far from being a day of celebration, the date marked one of the darkest moments in the life of the heir to the throne, while his role as a father continues to be questioned.
Kate Middleton and her brave fight against cancer
Kate Middleton, visibly affected by her fight against cancer, made a brave public appearance on June 15 at the Trooping the Color ceremony. Accompanied by her husband and her children, the princess showed a firm face, but official sources confirmed that “she is not out of danger yet.” This situation has left Kate in an even more complicated position, trying to fulfill her public and maternal duties while she faces grueling chemotherapy treatment.
The challenge of being a mother and facing the disease
Throughout her life, Kate has been the fundamental pillar for her three children: George, Charlotte and Louis. However, the fragility of her health has prevented her from continuing to play this role fully. This maternal void has been filled by a team of caregivers, who have assumed the task of caring for the little ones, while Guillermo seems to be more absent than ever.
Guillermo, a part-time father
In the midst of the family crisis, William has had to assume more royal responsibilities, representing his father, King Charles III, also affected by cancer after a prostate operation. However, these obligations have distanced Guillermo even further from his children, becoming a ‘father at times’. While the prince devotes himself to his royal duties, his children are left in the care of nannies, a situation that has generated criticism and concern from the British public.
The public image of a family in crisis
Kate’s recent social media post, a touching image of William hugging his children with his back to the sea, has been seen by many as a desperate attempt to maintain a façade of family unity. Body language expert Judi James points out that this image shows Guillermo determined to create a more fun and less formal life for his children, contrasting strongly with his own upbringing. However, these aspirations seem to collide with harsh reality: the prince is not present in the day-to-day life of his children.
The new reality of the princes of Wales
Royal family life is filled with expectations and duties, but recent circumstances have highlighted the internal struggle to maintain a semblance of normality. Kate, who has always been the central mother figure, now relies on outside help to care for her children. Meanwhile, Guillermo’s public image as a committed father fades, leaving a trail of doubts about his ability to fulfill his personal and royal roles simultaneously. The British people, always attentive to the movements of their royal family, observe with concern how this personal crisis could affect the stability and perception of the British Crown.