When you’re next in line to become king or queen, any minor detail can become a big talking point, and for Kate Middleton, it was the watch she wore. This wasn’t just any fancy watch; her husband, Prince William, had given it to her. That said, the Princess of Wales wore her Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch during a meeting with a philanthropist on October 8, and a photo of her that day was released on the 27.
Needless to say, plenty of people were quick to spot the $8,000 watch on Kate Middleton’s wrist, sparking debate about her relationship with William or her stance on philanthropy. On the one hand, some found it sweet that she might be intentionally showing her love for the Prince by publicly wearing his gift to her. On the other hand, critics felt that wearing such an expensive watch while discussing donations with a philanthropist feels hypocritical.
Of course, there’s no evidence or public statement put out by the Duchess of Cornwall that indicates she had reason to wear her Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch. But multiple media outlets were convinced that the decision was “meaningful.” However, Redditors on r/RoyaltyTea had other opinions on Kate Middleton’s special watch, the shared opinion being that people are taking her accessory choice too seriously.
Reddit Felt That Kate Middleton’s Watch Wasn’t Something to Take Seriously
“Woman Wears Watch, got it,” mocked a commenter. “But it’s so arrogant when Meghan wears the Cartier tank watch she bought herself, or the one Harry gave her that used to belong to Diana!” exclaimed another user.
One person attacked the outlets making the reports directly: “Why does everything anyone in this family wears have to have a meaning? Or a nod? If this was my job to write these silly fluffed-up articles I’d pull my hair out.” A second joked, asking, “Is this just another Kate wears clothes kind of meeting?”
Conversely, a good handful of other Redditors commented on Kate Middleton’s appearance, pointing out how sickly or thin she looks. Though her physique has always been a point of contention over the years, especially around the time she was battling cancer. Still, as someone slated to be the future queen of England, Catherine is bound to have plenty of eyes notice and nitpick everything she does, even which jewelry she wears.
