Prince William and Kate Middleton have officially broken their silence after King Charles’ shocking decision to exclude the Princess of Wales from the royal family’s International Women’s Day tribute.
On March 8, Buckingham Palace took to Instagram to honor the influential women of the royal family. The post featured stunning portraits of late Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Camilla, Queen Victoria, Princess Anne, Queen Alexandra, and Duchess Sophie. However, royal watchers were left in disbelief as Kate Middleton—the future Queen—was glaringly absent.
The omission sent shockwaves through royal circles, with many questioning whether this was an intentional snub or an unfortunate oversight. Given Kate’s unwavering dedication to her royal duties, despite her recent health struggles, her absence from the tribute did not go unnoticed.
Now, in what appears to be a direct response, the Prince and Princess of Wales have taken matters into their own hands. Just an hour after the palace’s controversial post, Kensington Palace released its own tribute on Instagram, making it clear that Kate’s contributions would not be ignored.
“Here are just a few of the women who have inspired us in the past 12 months,” the caption read, alongside a collage of inspiring women—including several photos of Kate herself from various royal engagements over the past year.
The timing of the post has fueled speculation that William and Kate are pushing back against King Charles’ decision to leave her out of the official tribute. Was this a subtle message to the palace that Kate deserves recognition, regardless of whether Charles acknowledges it?
Fans of the Princess of Wales quickly rallied behind her, expressing outrage over her exclusion. Social media exploded with comments slamming the palace for snubbing Kate, with many pointing out that she has remained one of the most dedicated and hardworking members of the royal family.
“Kate Middleton has done more for the monarchy in the last decade than some of the women they included in that post,” one frustrated fan wrote. Another added, “Leaving Kate out was deliberate. No way this was an accident.”
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The controversy comes at a time when tensions within the royal family appear to be at an all-time high. Recent reports suggest that Kate’s efforts to reconnect with Prince Harry have not sat well with King Charles and Queen Camilla, adding fuel to speculation that internal family dynamics are shifting.
Some insiders believe that Charles’ decision to exclude Kate from the tribute could be linked to his growing reliance on Queen Camilla, who has taken on an increasingly prominent role in royal affairs. Could this be a sign that Charles is subtly sidelining Kate in favor of his wife?
Meanwhile, sources close to the Prince and Princess of Wales insist that Kate remains committed to her role, regardless of the perceived snub. “She is focused on her work and her family,” an insider shared. “If anything, this has only strengthened her resolve to continue making an impact.”
While Buckingham Palace has remained silent on the controversy, the public backlash is undeniable. The decision to leave Kate out of such an important tribute has only deepened speculation about rifts within the monarchy, leaving many wondering what’s really going on behind palace doors.
Is this the beginning of a new royal power struggle? And if so, where does it leave Kate Middleton—the future Queen—amid the shifting dynamics of the monarchy?
For now, one thing is certain: The Princess of Wales may have been left out of the palace’s tribute, but in the eyes of the public, she remains one of the most respected and beloved members of the royal family. And if Kensington Palace’s bold response is anything to go by, Kate is far from being sidelined.
