Princess Kate Middleton, 42, continues her recovery process at home after abdominal surgery that kept her hospitalized for almost 15 days at the London Clinic. However, the latest statements by her husband, Prince William, have caused an unnecessary stir in the British media and social networks.
During one of his first public appearances since the Princess of Wales’ return home, the prince praised the work of the nurses who cared for his wife, specifically noting that they were Filipino. “They take very good care of her, they are incredible and kind,” said the heir to the throne, according to reports.
These seemingly well-intentioned words have been the subject of fierce criticism. Royal observers and social media users questioned the reason why Guillermo highlighted the ethnic origin of the nurses, considering that this detail is irrelevant to assessing their professional competence.
“What does your race have to do with it?” asked a user on X, formerly Twitter, reflecting the feelings of many. Others pointed out that by emphasizing the nationality of the nurses, the prince helped focus attention on an aspect that should not be relevant.
The controversy intensifies even more when reference is made to the current context of the British royal family, especially after the accusations of racism that arose around the skin color of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s son, Archie.
“It’s very important to know that Kate’s nurses were Filipino. Why? Hell, if I know, ask Will. He made their race a focal point in a room full of white people. It’s very revealing who was included in the Archie’s complexion debacle,” commented one Internet user on X.
However, there were also voices that defended Guillermo, praising his recognition of Filipino nurses and their dedication to the job. Filipino citizens in particular showed their appreciation for the recognition of his compatriots and highlighted the quality of the work they do.
Meanwhile, Kate Middleton continues her recovery process at home, where she has reunited with her husband and three children: George, Charlotte and Louis. Although she is not expected to resume her public commitments until after Easter, she is reported to have begun to resume some of her responsibilities from the comfort of her home. While the exact nature of Kate’s surgery has not been revealed, it has been confirmed that it is not related to cancer.