The Palace’s statement regarding the rumors surrounding Kate Middleton’s surgery was direct as they reiterated the timeline of recovery for the Princess of Wales. PR expert Eden Gillott explained to Nicki Swift how their statement makes sense given the rumors surrounding Kate’s whereabouts. “When there’s a void of information, speculation, and rumors will fill it to the brim,” Gillott said. “The Palace was very clear from the outset when she would return to the public eye and the types of updates that they’d be issuing.”
Gillott believes Kate’s situation is a perfect illustration of how the public feels entitled to know more than what the royals are giving them. “Even if you give people a timeline of when to expect new information, if it’s further out than a few weeks, people tend to get antsy and speculate,” she explained.
Still, people believe Kate could have approached her recovery like King Charles, who has been seen on a few occasions since his recent medical procedures and cancer diagnosis. Gillott doesn’t believe that’s fair, either. “We all have different approaches in how we handle and communicate our health issues,” she said, “and it’s impossible to communicate in a way that everyone will feel satisfied.”
Kate has chosen a more private approach, and this could be better for her. As Gillott told us, “For individuals who are more private, going against what they feel is natural in order to appease the demand for details can really take a toll on an individual and hinder their recovery.”
