Post by no1novice on Jul 29, 2023 17:54:37 GMT
Prince William and Kate working charm offensive like Kennedys’ Camelot
Prince William and Kate Middleton have presented a master class in image branding in the year since Queen Elizabeth’s passing.
It began just a day after the 96-year-old monarch’s passing on Sept. 8, 2022, as the new King Charles decreed that that William would be Prince of Wales and Kate, Princess of Wales — a title very much tied to fan favorite Princess Diana, William’s mother.
The couple’s lives — and those of their three children — changed in a heartbeat as they moved one rung closer to King and Queen and ushered in what royal watchers are describing as a “new Camelot.”
Indeed, Kate and William have mounted a charm offensive like the one that saw President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy bewitch America and the world with their young family and style.
“William and Kate have created numerous official and informal photo opportunities, projecting a positive and united image as a couple,” global PR and branding guru Mark Borkowski told Page Six.
“This curated and idealized image indicates their determination to own the narrative of hard-working, empathetic young royals.”
Borkowski also noted that the Waleses, both 41, have left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — with whom Page Six told they remain very firmly estranged — in the shade.
“William and Kate’s image far outweighs Harry and Meghan’s social media issues and their attempt to conquer Hollywood,” said Borkowski.
And sources say that William and Kate, who like to document their lives with the help of glossy “home” videos made by filmmaker Will Warr, have figured out what it takes to win the PR war.
They brought Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 8, to the men’s final at Wimbledon earlier this month — guaranteeing their cute smiles would dominate websites and newspapers. Five-year-old Prince Louis, meanwhile, made his first official engagement during the “Big Day Out” festivities for his grandfather King Charles’ coronation. All three kids have joined their parents on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
“Kate and William have given us a master class in introducing the children to ‘The Firm’ [the nickname for the royal family industry],” one palace staffer told Page Six. “It’s a delicate way for the children to experience official engagements and get used to the public profile — and a careful balance when they’re of an age that they and their schoolmates will be aware of when their pictures are in the papers.”
As royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), Kate also released a video challenging tennis champ Roger Federer to a game and celebrating the work of Wimbledon’s ballgirls and ballboys.
“The recent appearance of Kate pre-tournament with the ball boys and girls was a great stunt,” said Borkowski.
“So was filling the Royal Box [at Wimbledon] with the kids and the endless long lens shots of the children’s reactions. They clearly know there is a phony war with Harry and Meghan.”
There has even been a change in William and Kate’s body language — whereas they barely touched each other in public before, Kate can now be seen giving William a cheeky pat on the butt.
“A lot of people remarked to me how relaxed they look out and about, they’re not just ribbon cutting,” said a source who knows the couple: “They’re both trying to deliver impact. They’re excited about the work they’re doing and with that is a sense of ease and confidence, they can get out there and really be their authentic selves.”
Insiders say the effort really did begin the day Queen Elizabeth died, when Kate was at the school gates like any regular mom waiting to collect her kids, sources told Page Six.
“It’s been a huge year for William and Kate,” a source close to the couple said.
“There’s no army of marketing and branding people behind the scenes shaping everything,” a source said of William and Kate’s careful imaging. “But every element of what they do is thought about.”
The source added the couple want to be extremely careful still about protecting their children’s privacy — despite the fact that Charles loves having them on show and wants to have more outings with them.
During their first year as the Prince and Princess of Wales, they also made their first visit to the US in 13 years, visiting Boston in December to celebrate the Earthshot Prize, a cause launched, in part, by William.
Page Six was in the crowds as they made their way through the city, with hordes standing in the freezing rain to welcome them. William also met up JFK’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and grandchildren Tatiana and Jack Schlossberg,
Prince William and Kate Middleton have presented a master class in image branding in the year since Queen Elizabeth’s passing.
It began just a day after the 96-year-old monarch’s passing on Sept. 8, 2022, as the new King Charles decreed that that William would be Prince of Wales and Kate, Princess of Wales — a title very much tied to fan favorite Princess Diana, William’s mother.
The couple’s lives — and those of their three children — changed in a heartbeat as they moved one rung closer to King and Queen and ushered in what royal watchers are describing as a “new Camelot.”
Indeed, Kate and William have mounted a charm offensive like the one that saw President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy bewitch America and the world with their young family and style.
“William and Kate have created numerous official and informal photo opportunities, projecting a positive and united image as a couple,” global PR and branding guru Mark Borkowski told Page Six.
“This curated and idealized image indicates their determination to own the narrative of hard-working, empathetic young royals.”
Borkowski also noted that the Waleses, both 41, have left Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — with whom Page Six told they remain very firmly estranged — in the shade.
“William and Kate’s image far outweighs Harry and Meghan’s social media issues and their attempt to conquer Hollywood,” said Borkowski.
And sources say that William and Kate, who like to document their lives with the help of glossy “home” videos made by filmmaker Will Warr, have figured out what it takes to win the PR war.
They brought Prince George, 10, and Princess Charlotte, 8, to the men’s final at Wimbledon earlier this month — guaranteeing their cute smiles would dominate websites and newspapers. Five-year-old Prince Louis, meanwhile, made his first official engagement during the “Big Day Out” festivities for his grandfather King Charles’ coronation. All three kids have joined their parents on the balcony at Buckingham Palace.
“Kate and William have given us a master class in introducing the children to ‘The Firm’ [the nickname for the royal family industry],” one palace staffer told Page Six. “It’s a delicate way for the children to experience official engagements and get used to the public profile — and a careful balance when they’re of an age that they and their schoolmates will be aware of when their pictures are in the papers.”
As royal patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC), Kate also released a video challenging tennis champ Roger Federer to a game and celebrating the work of Wimbledon’s ballgirls and ballboys.
“The recent appearance of Kate pre-tournament with the ball boys and girls was a great stunt,” said Borkowski.
“So was filling the Royal Box [at Wimbledon] with the kids and the endless long lens shots of the children’s reactions. They clearly know there is a phony war with Harry and Meghan.”
There has even been a change in William and Kate’s body language — whereas they barely touched each other in public before, Kate can now be seen giving William a cheeky pat on the butt.
“A lot of people remarked to me how relaxed they look out and about, they’re not just ribbon cutting,” said a source who knows the couple: “They’re both trying to deliver impact. They’re excited about the work they’re doing and with that is a sense of ease and confidence, they can get out there and really be their authentic selves.”
Insiders say the effort really did begin the day Queen Elizabeth died, when Kate was at the school gates like any regular mom waiting to collect her kids, sources told Page Six.
“It’s been a huge year for William and Kate,” a source close to the couple said.
“There’s no army of marketing and branding people behind the scenes shaping everything,” a source said of William and Kate’s careful imaging. “But every element of what they do is thought about.”
The source added the couple want to be extremely careful still about protecting their children’s privacy — despite the fact that Charles loves having them on show and wants to have more outings with them.
During their first year as the Prince and Princess of Wales, they also made their first visit to the US in 13 years, visiting Boston in December to celebrate the Earthshot Prize, a cause launched, in part, by William.
Page Six was in the crowds as they made their way through the city, with hordes standing in the freezing rain to welcome them. William also met up JFK’s daughter, Caroline Kennedy, and grandchildren Tatiana and Jack Schlossberg,
