Observers noted a departure from Kate's usual radiant smile, suggesting a mood of hurt or discomfort. This marked her first public appearance since admitting to editing a recent photo of herself and their children, purportedly taken by Prince William.
The photo raises questions about the state of Kate and William's relationship, with some interpreting it as a sign of discord or reluctance on Kate's part.
Royal author Robert Jobson, in his book "The Making of a Modern Monarch," drew parallels between William's reported mood swings and those of his late mother, Princess Diana, suggesting potential complexities in their dynamic.
Meanwhile, Buckingham Palace shared a jovial photo of the future King alongside Queen Camilla shortly after Kate's outing, depicting a contrasting atmosphere of laughter and camaraderie during a Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey.
