Princess Catherine has reportedly been deeply hurt by recent malicious remarks made by TV presenter Narender K, who criticized her appearance and speculated about her personal habits.
The comments, which were widely condemned, came as the Princess resumed her royal duties following a challenging seven-month battle with cancer.
The remarks have sparked outrage among royal fans, who have rallied to Catherine’s defense.
Royal commentators quickly pointed out that Catherine’s appearance, which K had so harshly criticized, was more likely a reflection of the inevitable stress and toll that cancer treatment takes on a person’s body, rather than any indication of a lack of self-care.
The context of her health journey seemed to be overlooked by K, which only served to escalate the public disapproval.
On social media, royal enthusiasts voiced their anger at the remarks, calling them cruel and unwarranted. One fan wrote, “To criticize her appearance now, after all she’s been through, is not just unfair, it’s cruel. She is a symbol of strength and resilience.” Others echoed these sentiments, expressing deep admiration for Catherine’s ability to continue with her royal duties despite the immense personal challenges she had faced.
The incident has raised further questions about the scrutiny that women in the royal family—particularly Princess Catherine—face in the public eye. The expectation for female royals to maintain impeccable standards of beauty, poise, and strength is constant, even when dealing with personal hardships like illness. Critics of the media’s treatment of Catherine argue that this pressure reflects a troubling double standard. Male members of the royal family rarely face the same level of public critique about their appearances, highlighting an implicit bias in how public expectations are applied.