This month has taken an unexpectedly strange turn, with both King Charles and Kate, the Princess of Wales, admitted to the same London hospital. The royal family now faces its most significant health crisis since the infamous spoiled lobster thermidor incident.
But the strangeness doesn’t end there: why haven’t Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis visited their mother?
It’s been 12 days since the princess underwent abdominal surgery at the London Clinic, marking nearly two weeks since her three young children have seen her. Prince William, after announcing he would focus on parenting during this time, has been seen leaving the hospital in his $268,000 electric Audi, and reports confirm he’s been visiting Kate daily.
Yet, the absence of the children raises questions. Similarly, Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her siblings, Pippa and James Middleton, have not been publicly noted visiting her either. James, who has openly discussed his struggles with depression, has spoken about Kate’s unwavering support during his therapy sessions.
The lack of visits isn’t about avoiding the media. According to royal editor Rebecca English from the Daily Mail, an agreement ensures no photographers, camera crews, or journalists are stationed outside the hospital, offering Kate and her fellow patients complete privacy.
This means Prince William or the Middletons could bring George, Charlotte, and Louis to visit their mother without facing public scrutiny.
One explanation comes from The Sun, which reported that William and Kate want to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children. This reasoning seems reasonable during the school week, but what about weekends?
Instead of visiting Kate, the children reportedly spent their weekend at their grandparents’ $7 million Bucklebury estate, enjoying time with Carole and Michael Middleton. While a loving grandparent’s care is undoubtedly comforting, is it really a substitute for a mother’s hug?
Adelaide Cottage, the family’s home, is only a 45-minute drive from the hospital. Logistically, a visit would not pose significant challenges.
This situation becomes even more puzzling when viewed against the broader image of the Waleses as hands-on, devoted parents. William and Kate are known for prioritizing family time, even structuring their schedules around their children’s school holidays.
A royal aide recently told The Sunday Times that their new motto is “100 per cent family first, day job second.” But does that align with their children not visiting their mother during her recovery?
Yes, hospitals can be intimidating, especially for young children. But seeing their mother in person, offering hugs, and witnessing her recovery firsthand could provide far more reassurance than absence.
The argument that royals rarely visit each other in hospital doesn’t hold much weight here. These conventions are shifting, as shown by King Charles making a direct visit to Kate’s hospital room upon his arrival and Queen Camilla visiting her husband three times within 24 hours.
At a time when stability and togetherness are most needed within the royal family, things feel far from normal. Perhaps it’s time to reconsider these traditions and prioritize connection over protocol. In the meantime, some sage, crystals, and maybe even a royal shaman might not go amiss to dispel whatever strange energy seems to be lingering over Buckingham Palace.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen revealed they secretly welcomed fourth child – everything we know about their journey
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen had a difficult miscarriage before to the birth of their third child, and they have been transparent about it.
The couple has since revealed how, in secret, they welcomed a fourth child using an alternative way.
To learn more about the Wednesday birth announcement of their son, scroll down.
The couple was helped by a surrogate named Alexandra, and they did something amazing to show their gratitude for her support in welcoming their child into the world.
Alexandra is “the most incredible, loving, compassionate surrogate we could ever imagine,” according to a blog post written by Chrissy.
The minute we chatted with her, I knew she was the right person for us. “All of our goals and desires came true,” Chrissy wrote. “I wanted to rest my head on her belly and feel the kicks and hiccups, I wanted our kids to play, I wanted dinner together, and I wanted to be her friend. I desired for them to be in our lives for as long as possible.
She talked about how Alexandra “fought to get ready for a second transfer,” enduring “the mental toll” that came with it, and sacrificing “her own body” for surgeries.
Esti, the couple’s daughter, was being carried by Chrissy Teigen concurrently with the other two ladies. Alexandra writes that they “were overjoyed” to find that she was having a son.
Chrissy reminisced, “We watched Vanderpump Rules with our expanding bellies and celebrated eating hot pot together for the past year.”
“Got to witness the most beautiful woman, my friend, our surrogate, give birth amidst a bit of chaos, but with strength and pure joy and love,” Chrissy said on Instagram on June 19.
And Chrissy and John made the amazing decision to honor their surrogate. “We would like to express our gratitude for this amazing gift you have given us, Alexandra,” Chrissy wrote. We are overjoyed to announce his arrival to the world, bearing the name Wren Alexander Stephens, which will always be associated with you.
Luna and Miles are the couple’s two older children. Six months ago, they also welcomed Esti, their third daughter.Additionally, John Legend posted a photo of himself and his family with the newest addition. “Wren Alexander Stephens, our new love,” he captioned.
With their newest member, the family appears to be very content. We hope the best for them! Tell your friends and family about this wonderful news on Facebook.
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