The unveiling of a new portrait of Kate Middleton - the Princess of Wales - has incited a wave of discontent among royal fans.
The portrait, created by British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor, is set to feature on the cover of Tatler Magazine in honor of Kate's courage and dignity. However, its reception on social media has been far from warm.
The portrait, which captures Kate in a poignant moment inspired by her video message addressing her cancer diagnosis, also includes elements from her appearance at the first state banquet of King Charles's reign. Despite the artist's intentions, the depiction has failed to resonate with many of the Princess’s admirers.
Social media reactions, particularly on Instagram where the image was posted by @tatlermagazine, have been overwhelmingly negative. Fans have expressed their dissatisfaction with comments criticizing the portrait's lack of resemblance to Kate. One user bluntly stated, "This is no resemblance [of] her at all."
Another echoed this sentiment, writing, "Lol! Looks absolutely nothing like her, though!"
The criticism did not stop there. More fans weighed in with remarks such as, "No resemblance" and "Not a great image." One particularly frustrated commenter questioned the editorial decision behind the publication, saying, "What a terrible terrible portrait of the Princess of Wales!!! Who allowed that to be on the front cover??? Even published by Tatler!!!"
Despite the backlash, the portrait remains a significant work for artist Hannah Uzor, who sought to capture a moment of vulnerability and strength in the Princess's public life.
However, it appears the portrayal has missed the mark for many of Kate Middleton’s loyal followers, leading to an uproar that underscores the challenges of artistic interpretation in representing beloved public figures.
