King Charles tried a unique public relations ploy to deflect criticism away from Kate Middleton.
Less inquiries concerning his daughter-in-law were desired by His Majesty, who revealed his diagnosis of an enlarged prostrate just hours after the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery.
It is extremely uncommon for the Royal Family to reveal personal health information, according to Dr. Tessa Dunlop. In that regard, the information that was made public concerning King’s enlarged prostate was both unprecedented and astute.
“Private information on the King’s health was disclosed in a statement that was purposefully released shortly after the Princess of Wales underwent significant abdominal surgery; Buckingham Palace does not operate on a spontaneous basis. His daughter-in-law’s significant surgery was sidelined by the time, and the public was diverted from their attention with a private detail about his prostate. (The National Health Service)”But beyond that apparent tactic, I think there was something else at work,” she continues. Charles’s statement, by disclosing something intimate, highlighted the lack of concrete information regarding Kate’s status. You could have just as easily told the protective King, ‘Here, have some information on me, but keep your prying eyes away from my daughter-in-law.’ When compared, the remarks provide a potent illustration of well-thought-out public relations. This was a contemporary Royal Family that served the public interest, but with extremely defined bounds.”
