After seeing the portrait of Charles III that caused reactions, now this one of the Duchess of Cambridge is still in the news
Kate Middleton, 42, has been noticeably absent from the official agenda since she was admitted in January to undergo a medical procedure and revealed shortly after that she is facing a cancer diagnosis. While her husband, Prince William, continues to fulfill his institutional obligations, she focuses on her treatment and recovery. However, this does not stop her from continuing to generate headlines, like the last one, which has turned out to be quite controversial.
The Princess of Wales has been the central focus of 'Tatler' magazine, which has dedicated an important space to her in its latest edition. The cover, illustrated with an image that has generated quite a stir, has received considerable criticism from the British public. The reason for the controversy is that many believe that the portrait does not adequately reflect Kate Middleton.
The work in question is the creation of the British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor. This is not a new photo session for the princess, since she is out of activity due to her health. The artist has used several photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge as inspiration, selecting an outfit that Kate wore at an event in 2002.
Despite being based on real photographs and paying attention to numerous details, the result has not been well received by the majority of Britons. Social media has been flooded with critical opinions, suggesting that the portrait does not resemble the Princess of Wales at all. Reactions include comments like "Is this a parody? I love the artist, she has a lot of style. But the painting, although adorable, doesn't look like the Princess of Wales," or "I'm sorry, as much as I love that you have to the Princess of Wales on the cover, she doesn't look anything like her.
At the moment, Kate Middleton's opinion on her portrait is unknown, since she is in recovery and has not commented on the matter. The latest official statement from Kensington Palace noted that the princess has no plans to return to work in the short term, but she remains informed about work matters, including the achievements of a charity she supports.
