In a notable response to recent controversial remarks by royal author Omid Scobie, Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has demonstrated her commitment to royal duties by significantly increasing her workload in 2023. Scobie had previously labeled the future Queen as one of the laziest members of the royal family.
Contrary to Scobie’s assertions, data from digital PR agency Reboot reveals that Kate’s royal engagements have risen by two percent this year, climbing from 90 in 2022 to an impressive 92 in 2023. This increase places the Princess of Wales in the third position for the royals with the most significant surge in commitments. The Duke of Gloucester leads the list, followed by King Charles in the second spot.
The Duke of Gloucester experienced a commendable 12 percent rise in engagements, going from 100 in 2022 to 113 in 2023, while King Charles saw an eight percent increase from 181 to 197 engagements during the same period.
While Princess Anne maintains her position as the hardest-working royal with 212 official engagements, there was a slight one percent decrease from 214 in 2022. Kate’s proactive approach in 2023 challenges the criticism she has faced in the past for allegedly not taking on as many royal duties as expected, especially given her role as a mother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
The contrast with her husband, Prince William, is notable, as he saw a decline in engagements, dropping from 126 in 2022 to 110 in 2023, a difference of 16 engagements.
Omid Scobie’s past claims in “Endgame” suggested that Kate felt out of her comfort zone in her royal duties, an assertion now contradicted by her increased commitments. Scobie had emphasized palace aides’ cautious approach, stating that Kate’s primary duty was to produce heirs.
In 2023, Kate Middleton’s actions speak louder than the words of her critics, showcasing her dedication to her royal role without creating controversy or seeking undue attention. As the Princess of Wales continues to navigate her responsibilities, her increased engagements provide a compelling rebuttal to perceptions of her work ethic within the royal family.
