It was supposed to be the image that calmed all the rumours about the Princess of Wales as she recovers after abdominal surgery. But royal commentator Afua Hagan writes it was anything but, and it's a stark example of Kensington Palace's struggle with tradition and the public's thirst for knowledge in the age of social media.
This was supposed to be the image that calmed all the rumours – the ‘proof of life’ that people all over the internet, and indeed the world, had been looking for that showed their beloved Princess of Wales well and recovering after her abdominal surgery in January.
Now, if the issue had just been about the Princess of Wales wearing or not wearing her wedding ring, that perhaps could have been explained away. It’s possible she took off her Welsh gold wedding band ahead of her surgery, as is common practice, and has yet to return it to her finger due to swelling or another aspect of her recovery.
That’s what PR and communications teams are there for – to try to balance transparency and accountability, to try to quell the public’s thirst for pics and information and balance that with the privacy of the family. This move was intended to curb speculation and resonate with individuals facing similar health challenges. Despite health setbacks, the King continues to perform state duties and manage official paperwork, demonstrating a commitment to his constitutional role. The palace's timely updates on the King’s health conditions reflect a dedication to transparency, addressing public concerns directly.
They are supposed to be managing her image -- the information that we, the public, consume about them from their own social media accounts.It’s clear that the British monarchy's journey as it grapples with the push for transparency and adapts to the digital age's public scrutiny is a rocky one.
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