The Princess of Wales was reported to have left courtiers “alarmed” after her surprise appearance at the King’s first-ever Chelsea Flower Show as monarch. According to royal commentator Daniela Elser, this event should have been a “slam dunk bit of glowing PR for the King”, but Kate “unexpectedly” making an appearance did not go down well with courtiers.
Writing in her column for news.com.au, she added: “The next day the newspapers were not extolling what a good job the 74-year-old rookie had done assuming Queen Elizabeth’s mantle, but instead breathlessly covered the appearance of Kate at the [Chelsea Flower Show].”
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Ms Elser added: “The sovereign is meant to be the star of the show and everyone else supporting actors who orbit Their Majesty – not competing energetically for the limelight and winning every time.”
According to Ms Elser, a source told the Daily Mail: “It’s a shame that his visit with Her Majesty The Queen received less coverage than might have been expected. I hope they are not too disappointed.”
The royal expert added: “But, what this situation perfectly demonstrates is right now, it’s looking a lot like Charles has lost control of the unruly bunch of egos, titles, ambitions and rescue Jack Russells who make up the Royal Family.”
