Kate Middleton’s Absence: Prince William Attends Event with Sophie of Wessex

Kate Middleton to forfeit at the gala evening for the screening of the documentary Rhino Man, forcing her husband William to choose another woman to attend the event. Exchange of smiles, a little adjustment to his tie, the Prince of Wales appeared perfectly at ease with his new companion, the Countess of Wessex. None other than his aunt.

Kate Middleton disappears

It is a more unique than rare event to see William and Sophie del Wessex. The Palace has not released any comments on why this strange couple and especially on why the Prince was not accompanied by his wife. It must be said that Kate Middleton is going through a particularly difficult period.

The bankruptcy of her mother Carole Middleton’s company with a debt of millions of pounds which also affects the taxman was a serious blow for the Princess, also due to the damage to her image it caused. Added to this are some complaints from Carlo who seems not to have liked Kate’s move to the Chelsea Garden when she overshadowed him with her mere presence. And finally, even with her husband William there is tension due to the constant gossip about your presumptuous lover, Rose Hanbury. In short, a rather complex situation for the Princess of Wales who, perhaps, as soon as she was able, she withdrew.

Kate Middleton replaced by Sophie of Wessex

Kate was thus replaced by Sophie of Wessex, wife of Prince Edward, and aunt of William. No one apparently missed Lady Middleton at the screening of Rhino Man in London, at the recently refurbished Battersea Power Station. Also because Sophie has proved to be up to the Princess of Wales at least in terms of style.

In fact, the Countess wore a midi dress, signed Erdem, one of the brands used by Kate, in purple with white flowers, very short sleeves and decorated with ruffles. Cost? $1,535. Not happy, she also stole the sandals from her acquired niece, wearing a pair with a nude effect almost identical to hers, by Prada. A purple clutch by Sophie Habsburg (380 euros) and a pashmina completed her look.

William and Sophie, the new royal couple

Sophie and William seemed in perfect spirits as they arrived at the event in a black 4×4. Once out of the car, the Prince gave himself a tidy up his tie, perhaps at the suggestion of his aunt, given that he looked at her smilingprobably seeking his approval.

Since Sophie and Edward took the title of Duchess and Duke of Edinburgh following the death of Queen Elizabeth, they have been seen more and more together with William and Kate. At King Charles’s coronation they were seated next to each other and also made a joint appearance at the Garden Party. But it’s the first time that aunt and niece have gone to a court appointment alone, forming an unusual couple that has however been successful. With all due respect to their respective spouses.