Prince William and Kate Middleton have officially responded after King Charles’ surprising decision to exclude the Princess of Wales from the royal family’s International Women’s Day tribute. The move has sparked a wave of speculation about growing tensions within the monarchy.
On March 8, Buckingham Palace posted a tribute on Instagram celebrating the most influential royal women. The post featured Queen Elizabeth II, Queen Camilla, Queen Victoria, Princess Anne, Queen Alexandra, and Duchess Sophie. However, royal fans quickly noticed one glaring omission—Kate Middleton, the future Queen.
The absence of Kate in the tribute stunned royal watchers, considering her dedicated service to the monarchy. Despite recent health challenges, she has remained one of the most visible and hardworking royals, making the snub even more perplexing. Was this a simple oversight, or a deliberate move by the palace?
Just an hour after the palace’s post, Kensington Palace responded with a bold statement of its own. The official Instagram account of the Prince and Princess of Wales shared their own tribute, ensuring Kate’s contributions didn’t go unnoticed.
“Here are just a few of the women who have inspired us in the past 12 months,” the caption read. The post featured a collage of inspiring women—including multiple photos of Kate herself from her various royal engagements over the past year.
The timing of the post immediately raised eyebrows. Was this a subtle message from William and Kate pushing back against King Charles’ decision? Was the future King making it clear that his wife deserved recognition, regardless of whether the palace acknowledged her?
Royal fans wasted no time expressing their outrage. Social media exploded with criticism, with many questioning why Kate was left out of such an important tribute.
“Kate Middleton has done more for the monarchy in the last decade than some of the women they included in that post,” one user wrote. Another added, “This wasn’t a mistake. They knew exactly what they were doing.”
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This controversy comes amid growing reports of tension within the royal family. Rumors have swirled that Kate recently reached out to Prince Harry in an attempt to heal family divisions. However, insiders claim that King Charles and Queen Camilla were not pleased with this move. Could this be a subtle form of punishment for Kate’s attempts at reconciliation?
Some believe the snub is linked to Charles’ increasing reliance on Queen Camilla, who has taken on a more prominent role in royal affairs. Could the King be shifting power dynamics within the family, sidelining Kate in favor of his wife?
Despite the controversy, sources close to the Princess of Wales insist she is focused on her work and family. “Kate remains committed to her role, regardless of the palace’s decision. If anything, this has only strengthened her resolve to continue making an impact,” an insider shared.
Buckingham Palace has yet to address the backlash, but the damage may already be done. The decision to exclude Kate from such a significant tribute has fueled speculation of deepening rifts within the monarchy.
Is this the start of a new royal power struggle? And if so, where does it leave Kate Middleton—the future Queen—amid these shifting dynamics?
One thing is clear: While the palace may have overlooked Kate, the public certainly has not. The overwhelming support for her shows that, no matter what happens behind closed doors, the Princess of Wales remains one of the most admired and respected figures in the royal family.
