A blurry video of a couple shopping over the weekend has become a topic of international discussion. How is she? Are they really them? Have you seen all the crazy theories on social media?
These images of Prince William and Kate Middleton, published by The Sun, are the first video footage of the Princess of Wales since her abdominal surgery in January.
In the unexpected appearance, Kate is next to her husband in a store in Windsor, a city west of London and where the royal family maintains one of its official residences. The princess appears smiling and relaxed.
So far, we’ve seen a grainy photo of the princess in a car and that controversial, clear-but-edited family photo for Mother’s Day.
When the family image was deleted by photo agencies due to fear of it being digitally altered, it only added to the uncertainty about her health.
This recent video indicates something much more optimistic and everyday than the bizarre claims made on social media.
She looks well enough to be out with her husband, stretching her legs at the store not far from her home.
This won’t stop the rumor cycle, which will now speculate whether it’s really them, but it’s the clearest evidence yet that Kate is improving.
They say the video was taken by a person passing by the place. The royal couple could hardly hope to go to the local store without being seen.
Kensington Palace’s response has been to emphasize the importance of privacy, especially when Kate is recovering from surgery.
This image may conveniently quell some rumors, but it also raises a question about what moments should be considered private for a couple who want to protect their family life.
When US publications shared paparazzi photos of the princess last month, the UK press did not publish them. But this time these images of a private moment are everywhere.
The practical difference in the broadcast of this video may be the large volume of questions on social media, with false statements about imminent announcements and the most diverse speculations about the couple. There was a news vacuum waiting to be filled.
It was so intense that conspiracy theories about conspiracy theories arose. Was all of this being coordinated? Are they really just random people hunting for clicks on social media?
Prince William, Kate and their PR team are fully aware of all this pressure. They are royalty, but they are not isolated from what is being said by people.
They may calm down during this media storm following the recent video, but this may not all be over until Kate returns to public service after Easter.
Now that the couple was seen shopping for a few things over the weekend, they might be wondering what the price of privacy is.
Source: Folha
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