Kate Middleton and Prince William, known for their normally calm public appearances, are experiencing significant turmoil, as revealed in a candid conversation with the Daily Telegraph by her close friend and designer, Amaia Arrieta.
Arrieta, who has designed outfits for the royal couple’s children, shared his thoughts on the challenges currently facing the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge amid a series of recent controversies. The designer expressed concern for the couple’s well-being and described the current period as one in which they are “going through hell.” The revelation sheds light on the personal tensions the couple feels under the weight of public scrutiny and media attention.
“I’m heartbroken right now, I think they’re going through hell,” she shared. “I hope they come back. “It’s really personal.” “Dressing royalty makes me very proud, I really care about how they look,” Arrieta said. She also explained that they are sometimes forced to work to “tight deadlines,” however, she enthused: “We would do anything for them… the kids always look amazing in the end.”
This sentiment comes at a time when the family’s public image was prominently displayed in recent social media posts from Kensington Palace, which showed the royal children dressed in Arrieta’s designs, highlighting their close relationship with the family. In one of those cases, Prince Louis was seen wearing an Amaia t-shirt in a birthday photograph published on social media, which caught attention due to his charm and simplicity.
Additionally, Princess Charlotte appeared in a mother’s day portrait wearing a plaid skirt from Arrieta’s children’s clothing brand, Amaia, celebrating her ninth birthday in style. However, these seemingly innocent releases have not been without controversy. Kate and William faced a barrage of criticism after Kate admitted she had edited the photo used in her Mother’s Day social media post.
The decision to alter the photograph caused the public and media reaction, complicating the narrative around his efforts to maintain an authentic and relatable public persona. The challenges highlighted by Arrieta in his discussion reveal the complex interaction between the public duties of royalty and his private life.
While the couple has long been a pillar of stability within the British royal family, recent problems suggest a period of increased pressure and scrutiny. The impact of such controversies can be profound, affecting not only their public image but also their personal lives, as they navigate the expectations placed on them as public figures and as a family.