Correspondent’s Comment|The Princess of Wales returned to the public eye and left both the king and the British election battle in the shadows. Recovery also has a bigger symbolism, writes HS correspondent Annamari Sipilä.
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The Princess of Wales, who is suffering from cancer, is back in the public eye.
The princess’s white outfit symbolizes healing and purification.
The princess’s recovery also symbolizes a new beginning on a more general level
The function of a monarchy is to give a sense of continuity.
On Saturday the king was celebrated Charles’s official birthday, but in these ceremonies the hero of the day himself clearly came second.
The absolute main focus was on the Princess of Wales ie in Catherinewhich appeared for the first time in public in a long time.
In March, Catherine was Kate told that he got cancer. He had already withdrawn from the public after his Christmas work appearances.
On Saturday, Kate drove to the Buckingham Palace festivities in a horse-drawn carriage.
The Prince of Wales arrived on the same ride William’s41, and the princess’s, 42, three children: George10, Charlotte9, and Louis6.
From the window of the carriage, you could always see a small child’s hand waving to the audience. In the royal family, even a mother’s illness and recovery are not a private matter.
Princess was dressed in white, where those interested in fashion history can see the symbolism.
The color white is associated with, among other things, healing and purification.
On Friday in his statement the princess had said that her recovery was still in progress. Some days are better than others. Returning to work progresses step by step, listening to your own body. You have to learn to be patient with uncertainty.
Many ordinary British families can identify with Kate’s situation. Cancer doesn’t care about social status.
In England alone, almost 289,000 new cancer diagnoses are made each year, according to the NHS studies from 2020.
Also the king Charles was diagnosed with cancer this year.
Princess however, more general, even social symbolism can also be seen in recovery.
There is an election battle going on in Britain right now. Parliamentary elections will be held on July 4.
The mood of the British voters is dissatisfied and disappointed. At the polling stations, you can feel the longing for change.
In recent years, many things have gone wrong: the standard of living has slipped downhill, taxes have risen, the price level has risen like a rocket.
Many Britons long for a fresh start – whatever that means for each individual voter.
Welsh the princess’s recovery and return to the public eye symbolizes this new beginning: Healing is possible. A new beginning is possible. Nothing is forever.
Almost everyone can share the feeling, even if they don’t put it into words or even care about royalty.
The British royal family is an apolitical institution. On Saturday, however, the old ceremonies of the monarchy temporarily overshadowed politics and the election battle.
Viewers tired of politicians’ speeches could catch their breath for a moment. Kate was the center of everything in the British media.
This is of course also one of the tasks of the British monarchy.
Monarchy offers the public a channel to experience shared emotions. It offers symbolism that rises above everyday life and politics.
And above all, it provides a sense of continuity.
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