Princess Diana’s brother says press attention on late royal was ‘more dangerous’ than Kate Middleton’s

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: Earl Spencer, brother of the late Princess Diana, has weighed in on the recent scrutiny faced by Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, following a Photoshop fail, suggesting that the media landscape has changed since his sister's tragic death.

In an interview with BBC, the 59-year-old aristocrat remarked that while Kate's situation has drawn significant attention, he believes the press environment was "more dangerous" during Princess Diana's era. He alluded to the circumstances surrounding Diana's untimely demise in 1997, which occurred amid intense paparazzi attention and pursuit.

Princess Diana's brother speaks out on Kate Middleton's press attention

“I think it was more dangerous back in the day,” the 59-year-old said during an interview with BBC.

"The circumstances of [Diana’s] death were so shocking, that it did make the industry that supports the paparazzi really consider more carefully what it could and couldn’t do," Spencer commented, implying that the tragedy prompted a re-evaluation of media practices.

Kate Middleton, who recently faced backlash and conspiracy theories following a Photoshop incident, has been the subject of concern regarding her health and whereabouts. After the Palace announced her planned abdominal surgery in late January, speculation arose about her well-being.

In an attempt to address the rumors, Kate shared a family photo on social media for Mother's Day in the UK. However, eagle-eyed observers pointed out apparent inconsistencies in the image, leading to allegations of manipulation. The photo was subsequently recalled by several photo agencies.

Kate later addressed the incident on X, expressing regret for any confusion caused by the photograph. Nevertheless, she has not made a public appearance since, fueling further speculation about her absence.

Internet weighs in on Late Princess Diana's brother's comments about Kate Middleton

Earl Spencer's recent comments comparing the media scrutiny faced by Kate Middleton to that experienced by his late sister, Princess Diana, have sparked varied reactions online.

One user highlighted the difference in media landscapes between Diana's era and the present day saying, "Diana's brother might believe that the intense media attention his sister received could be more harmful than the scrutiny Kate Middleton faces, possibly due to the relentless and intrusive nature of paparazzi and tabloid coverage."

Another user drew parallels between the treatment of Diana, Meghan Markle, and Kate Middleton, asserting that Diana and Meghan faced far worse abuse from the media compared to Kate. 

"Diana&Meghans abuse by the media were&is far worse than Kates. It’s only been like 2 weeks of people wondering where she is&creating conspiracies&then her putting out that edited picture made people more suspicious. The Brit media&palace is actually protecting her unlike D&M!"

A third user wrote, "Didn't realise it was supposed to be a competition, but ok. Clearly, Earl Spencer isn't a huge Kate Middleton fan."

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