‘That’s Not Her’: Princess Catherine’s Hair Shocks Royal Fans amid Chemo Treatment
Catherine’s hair and cancer diagnosis weren’t the only topics buzzing among netizens; her recent portrait and her earning a historic royal title also sparked discussions online.
A new portrait of Princess Catherine for the July 2024 cover of Tatler magazine has sparked an online backlash. British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor painted the portrait, and it showed Catherine dressed in an elegant white gown with a cape, blue sash, and crown.
The cover completes a royal triptych, following Tatler’s previous portraits of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III. However, many netizens expressed strong opinions about the portrait. One user bluntly asked, “Is this a joke?”
Another asserted, “This is not HRH The Princess of Wales. God knows who it is, but it is not HRH.” Even those who aren’t particularly fans of the princess found the artwork offensive, with one stating, “I am not a Kate fan but that portrait is an insult.”
Additionally, a commenter highlighted their unmet expectation for art to capture the essence of its subject, “I don’t necessarily expect art to resemble A photo of the subject but this has captured nothing of her essence- not even her dimples! Btw I personally love the new red painting of the King!”
The criticism of Catherine’s portrait came after Charles unveiled his all-red portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo, which showed the King wearing the red uniform of the Welsh Guards.
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