Royal commentator Jennie Bond says Princess Kate is “under intense pressure”.
The future Queen took the blame for a manipulated family photograph released by Kensington Palace and issued a personal apology for any “confusion” caused.
Speaking on GB News, Bond speculated what might be going through the Princess’s head, claiming she faces a threat of “bullying”.
“She must feel under intense pressure now whenever she’s going to be seen in public”, she told Eamonn Holmes and Isabel Webster.
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“The pressure has doubled and redoubled. I think she’s in a fragile mental and physical state.
“We should lay off her.”
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The image of Princess Kate was the first issued of her since her surgery in January
GettyShe added: “I do think we are in danger of bulling a lady who is trying to recover from a very serious operation.
“I think of how she must be feeling this morning. Absolutely miserable. I think her Mother’s Day was obviously ruined by this row.
“She was photographed yesterday in the car with William. From what we see, she didn’t look that happy.”
The photograph of Kate and her children, taken by the Prince of Wales, was the first to be issued since her abdominal surgery.
Later the same day, it was withdrawn with a “Kill” notice by international picture agencies amid suspicions of manipulation.
Kate issued a statement saying: “I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.
“I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother’s Day. C.”
William and Kate often issue their own photographs, raising questions over whether - or to what extent- past images have been doctored.
Kate underwent surgery at the London Clinic on January 16, and details of her condition have been kept quiet.
She is not expected to return to official duties until after Easter as she continues her recovery.