The British Royal Family and the media have always had a complex, often contentious, relationship. But in recent years, the spotlight has intensified, particularly on two women who married into The Firm: Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.
While both women have endured their fair share of media scrutiny, the nature and intensity of that attention have been strikingly different, raising questions about bias, double standards, and the role of the press in shaping public perception of these royal wives.
Catherine Middleton, now known as Princess Catherine, was thrust into the public eye long before she officially became a royal. Her relationship with Prince William, a modern-day fairytale romance that captivated the world, came with a price: relentless media attention.
The paparazzi hounded her every move, camping outside her flat, chasing her down the street, and even targeting her family and friends.
"I remember seeing photos of Kate being followed by dozens of photographers," one royal watcher recalled. "They were constantly trying to get a glimpse of her, to catch her off guard, to create a scandal where there wasn't one."
During those early years, the British tabloids dubbed her “Waity Katie,” mocking her for her patience (some might say, her strategic approach) in waiting for William’s proposal.
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