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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Royal Experts Claim Princess Kate's Recent "Bold Move" Could Backfire and "Has Opened Her Up to Obvious Criticism"

WINDSOR, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Britain's King Charles, U.S. President Donald Trump and Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales take their seats during a State Banquet at Windsor Castle for the State visit by the President of the United States of America on September 17, 2025 in Windsor, England. President Trump is in England from Sept. 16-18 on his second UK state visit, with the previous one taking place in 2019 during his first presidential term. (Photo by Phil Noble - WPA Pool/Getty Images).

Earlier this month, Princess Kate published a new essay, The Power of Human Connection in a Distracted World, co-written by Harvard University professor Robert Waldinger. The Princess of Wales suggested that excessive screen time was creating an "epidemic of disconnection," which would be particularly damaging to young people. Now, royal experts are weighing in on Kate Middleton's words, including whether she might receive "criticism" regarding some of her assertions.

During a new episode of Hello! magazine's "A Right Royal Podcast," several royal experts analyzed Princess Kate's essay, which encouraged readers to put down their phones and spend time with loved ones. "I hope it didn't come across as too much of a lecture, because she has opened herself up to criticism, and very obvious criticism," royal expert Hannah Furness suggested.

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