Anna Pasternak, a biographer, discusses Kate Middleton's media scrutiny, cancer diagnosis, and the palace's manipulation tactics. The podcast explores scandals, royal favoritism, public scrutiny faced by Kate and Meghan, and modern challenges in the royal family amidst social media. Uncovering historical perspectives and overlooked figures like Olga, the muse of Boris Pasternak, adds depth to the discussion.
Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis revealed media scrutiny on royal privacy and health issues.
The royal family manipulates the British press to control narratives and influence public perception.
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Kate Middleton's Cancer Diagnosis
Kate Middleton faced rumors of disappearance due to Photoshop controversies and sightings before revealing her cancer diagnosis. This highlighted the royal family's interaction with the media and privacy issues when dealing with significant health news.
Media Control in the Royal Family
The royal family allegedly manipulates British print media to favor certain narratives and discredit others. Positive stories about William and Kate contrast with negative coverage of Meghan and Harry due to palace-editor deals.
The Modernization Struggle and Meghan's Treatment
Challenges arise in modernizing the monarchy evident in the treatment of Meghan and Harry exposing tensions in the royal family. Meghan's experiences parallel past historical strategies of discrediting threatening figures within the monarchy.
While Natalie and Vanessa were researching Meghan Markle, another royal scandal took over the internet. Kate Middleton disappeared from public view, unleashing a flood of speculation and conspiracy theories, only to reappear with the shocking and emotional revelation that she has a cancer diagnosis. Natalie and Vanessa chat with Anna Pasternak, a fantastic biographer who profiled the Duchess of Cambridge in a controversial Tatler piece, and look at the complex relationship between the press and the monarchy in Great Britain.
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