The indiscretion of the brother-in-law is said to have infuriated her husband, adding to the princess's burden. Again and again, she finds herself in the role of the buffer zone between the feuding brothers - a huge stress factor for someone who should actually be focusing on recovery.
But that's not all: In July, a profound change is imminent when her son reaches a certain age. From this point on, the second in line to the throne is no longer allowed to travel by plane with his parents. This old protocol serves the security of the monarchy, but for the mother it represents an emotional turning point. In the future, she will have to say goodbye to her children individually - another pain she endures silently. As if all this were not enough, the unpopular sister-in-law Meghan is also pushing back into the limelight with all her might. She will be honored at a gala in a major US metropolis on the weekend of an important royal parade in honor of the king. Many observers see this as a deliberately chosen counter-date.
Despite all these burdens, the princess remains steadfast. She gives no interviews and does not publicly express complaints. The future queen withdraws gracefully and fights behind closed doors - for her health, her family and her role in the royal house. "I look forward to the time ahead of us," she once expressed in a very personal statement. One can only hope that fate makes it a little easier for her in the future.