Princess Kate Middleton is currently battling cancer, stepping back from public duties. As a result, the royal spotlight has now shifted towards Princess Beatrice, who seems ready to fill in for the Princess of Wales. This marks yet another possibility of rivalry inside the British monarchy, a longstanding issue for Buckingham Palace.
Flashback to February this year: Kate Middleton announced she would undergo preventive chemotherapy for an undisclosed form of cancer. As a result, she’s been off the royal radar for months, prompting a reevaluation of duties and roles. Enter Princess Beatrice, once considered a rival due to her close ties with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and boom! A seeming clash is served.
About this royal switch-up, insider Phill Dampier said:
“I get the impression Beatrice and Eugenie are stepping up their charity work, and dropping subtle hints to the King that they would be willing to take on some royal duties if asked,”
Need proof? Well, Princess Beatrice has matured into her role, focusing on charity work. This boost in the royal limelight could be a strategic move to show she’s ready to assume stellar royal commitments. For example, Princess Beatrice was recently spotted at West Thornton Primary School in South London reading an award-winning book to students.
We’re very lucky to have HRH Princess Beatrice as our Patron – and this year she helped us mark the inaugural Oscar’s Book Club by visiting a primary school and reading this year’s winning book!
You can read all about the visit via the press release: https://t.co/arOCcoLQMc pic.twitter.com/9yIwXeCM9s
— Oscar's Book Prize (@oscarsbookprize) May 23, 2024
Meanwhile, Kate Middleton keeps focusing on her recovery, as this is a priority that extends beyond shining in the royal spotlight. However, some royal followers are feeling the void she’s left in regal events. Still, the Princess of Wales continues to navigate her health challenges and will surely dazzle us with her skill in managing her roles as a mother, wife and a Princess.
