Princess Kate and Prince William to split burden of duty to focus on 'individual passions'
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Kate, the Princess of Wales and Prince William will likely continue to split the burden of their royal roles to cover as many areas as possible and focus on their "individual passions and skills", a PR expert has suggested.
The Princess of Wales is not expected to travel to Singapore with her husband later this month. He will be attending the third edition of the environmentalist award he helped create in 2021, the Earthshot Prize.
While she faced criticism in the past for skipping out on foreign visits, PR expert Renae Smith argued staying in England could ultimately benefit the royal couple.
She suggested the pair could use the opportunity to show their commitment to a wider range of issues and cover more ground than they would if attending all their public engagements together.
Smith, the founder of The Atticism PR & Brand Management, told Daily Express US acting separately abroad and at home would also give Kate and William the chance to "specialise" their skills.
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She said: "Each Royal Family member has specific expertise and interests.
"Going separately can enable them to focus on areas that genuinely resonate with their individual passions and skills, potentially leading to more meaningful contributions."
Smith also noted the Prince and Princess of Wales would also make better use of the time by attending different events on the same day, thus ensuring they bring attention to as many causes as possible.
She continued: "Going separately can allow them to cover more ground and engage with different aspects of their official duties.
"This approach can ensure that they efficiently address multiple events or initiatives during the same time frame."
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The PR expert suggested a split strategy would also ensure Kate and William are not overwhelmed with duties – thus guaranteeing they give their best to everyone they meet.
Smith added: "Considering the packed schedules of royal visits, attending together may lead to an overload of events and engagements.
"Going separately can help them manage their commitments effectively, ensuring they give their best to each individual event."
The Princess of Wales's decision to stay in the UK during William's visit to Singapore has likely been influenced by her desire to keep an eye on their children.
The couple's eldest son, Prince George, is expected to sit the first of a series of entrance examinations that will determine which school he will attend when he turns 13.