What's going on with the British royal family?

What's happening with the British royal family, now that its senior leaders are in shambles? Princess Kate was spotted by photographers for the first time since January and the first commitment was also removed from the agenda yesterday. Now there are even more bizarre conspiracies going around. How harmful is this to the royal family's reputation? In Op1, Lia van Bekhoven updates us.

In a world where the spotlight usually falls on members of the British royal family, there is currently a stunned silence. King Charles and Princess Kate have withdrawn due to illness, and their absence has been noticed not only by mainstream media but also on social media platforms where the royal family has become a daily occurrence.

Rumors have been working overtime since leading actors in the British royal family unexpectedly withdrew from the public stage. What is happening and how does this affect the reputation of the royal family?

Princess Kate, who was last seen by photographers in January, has now resurfaced, but her appearance appears to be sparking new speculation. The royal family has already removed one commitment from the agenda, which only serves to increase the public's anxiety and curiosity. How damaging is this gossip to the reputation of the royal family, which is used to strictly control its public image?

Never experienced that before

Lea Van Beechoven shares her surprise: “I've never experienced this before.” The silence surrounding the health of the royal family and the lack of emergence of their replacements is only fueling speculation. A lack of transparency could seriously damage the royal family's reputation, at a time when the public craves clarity and reassurance.

Watch the full conversation with Lea van Beechoven about the British royal family here.