Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has been credited with a 'wise strategy' that has impressed royal courtiers. The future Queen is a keen photographer, and royal fans eagerly await her next post on Instagram. Recently, photos of Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte were shared to mark their birthdays. Catherine's 15th wedding anniversary with William, the Prince of Wales, was also celebrated with a family snapshot. Often, these posts feature pictures taken by Catherine herself, showcasing her talent.
Expert Praise for Catherine's Approach
Veteran press photographer Arthur Edwards has complimented her work. Now, an expert has described how this has impressed royal staff. Catherine Mayer, author of Divide and Rule, wrote that this suggests she has brilliant judgment. She stated: 'Courtiers credit her with what has proved to be a wise strategy of providing the media with photographs of her family on a regular basis. Kate takes many of the stills herself, choosing photographers and videographers for other shoots. The resulting output mimics authenticity.'
Artful Authenticity
Ms Mayer added that subjects, artfully positioned to look spontaneous, appear not so much humanised as super-humanised, their eyes preternaturally bright. She noted in her piece for the Daily Mail that the pictures are nostalgic yet fit for today's social media landscape. 'The group formations, full of movement, ditch the formality of royal portraiture that has prevailed since Victorian times, yet the texture of the images, colour-saturated, grainy or soft-focused, harks back to bygone days of Polaroids and Super 8 home movies – content brilliantly judged for the Instagram era,' she wrote.
Popularity and Public Appearances
Catherine and William are the most popular living members of the Royal Family, polling 76% and 75% respectively, according to YouGov. Only the late Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana rank more highly in the leaderboard. Catherine's latest public appearance was at the wedding of Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling. She arrived with Prince William, who was snapped driving the couple to the church before helping his wife from the car. The princess opted for a sophisticated buttercream ensemble that balanced timeless elegance with modern refinement. The soft neutral shade offered a subtle alternative to brighter hues worn by other guests, and the dress featured a beautifully textured bouclé-style fabric, giving the look depth and structure while maintaining its feminine appeal.
