Friday, March 15, 2024

Whither Kate?

 I'm not normally one to gossip or even to pay much attention to what's happening in people-related news, especially when it comes to the British Royal Family (because they and I have absolutely no relevance to each others' lives), but I'm compelled at this point to wonder: where is Princess Kate?

The British press is a weird, tabloid-driven entity, often cruel, overly prying most of the time, and weirdly tight-lipped at the moment. I'm sure there are many things we don't know about the Royal Family, and there are lies and half-truths and "alternative facts" that abound. Nevertheless, the sparse announcements about a surgery in January, a long hospital stay, an even longer recuperation expected at home out of the public eye, and her absolute absence from anything anywhere, is... concerning. 

There are other rumors that abound now, too. More nefarious. Ugly things, about domestic violence, her husband having a mistress; or worse health issues, eating disorders, mental health breakdowns; and just plain weirdnesses, such as her appearing on reality television as a masked singer. (Now that's ridiculous.) Who knows? No one is saying. Which is the strangest thing of all, really -- people aren't usually that silent.

I've always liked Kate Middleton, in a from-a-distance, she seems very nice and kind, and always looks so glamorous, sort of way -- she's a sort of woman to admire without knowing very much about her. I really hope she's doing OK. 

Thinking of you, Kate, and wishing you well, wherever you are, and whatever is happening.

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