Outspoken commentator Piers Morgan has called upon the Prince and Princess of Wales to abandon the age-old royal adage of “never complain, never explain” in the wake of mounting speculation surrounding Catherine’s well-being.
During a recent episode of his show, Uncensored, Morgan didn’t mince his words, suggesting that the royal couple’s silence on the matter of Catherine’s health woes may be doing more harm than good.
He referenced the late Queen’s stoic approach to public scrutiny but stressed that times have changed, and so should the Royal Family’s approach to handling controversies.
“The late Queen’s motto was ‘never complain, never explain’. There may be furore, frenzy and fabrication,” he began.
“…But times are changing. The royal family is changing. The way people consume information is changing. And through a series of unforced errors, the royals have lost control of a narrative they’d clearly like to control.”
Morgan’s intervention comes amid a whirlwind of rumours surrounding Princess Catherine’s health. In particular, Morgan highlighted the recent absence of photographic evidence accompanying reports of the couple’s most recent public appearance, which only served to fuel speculation further.
“There are no photographs with that story – for whatever reason,” he said.
“Nor any named witnesses to the walkabout. For those who’ve spent weeks speculating wildly about everything from the seriousness of her health struggles to the state of their marriage, it’s unlikely to be enough to draw a line under this.”
Morgan’s stance reflects a broader sentiment among the public, who increasingly demand transparency and accountability from their public figures, even those as traditionally reserved as the British royal family.
“At a time of indisputable crisis, it feels like a bit of explaining – and if necessary complaining – maybe exactly what the Prince and Princess of Wales need to do,” he stated.
“The public’s reverence for the royals depends on integrity and on trust. And both have taken a battering. Only William and Kate can really put this right.”
As speculation reaches a fever pitch, all eyes turn to Kensington Palace, where the Prince and Princess of Wales face a pivotal choice: maintain their silence or embrace a new era of openness and candour.
The world waits with bated breath for their response, as the saga of Catherine’s well-being unfolds before a captivated global audience.