Princess of Wales Kate Middleton is reportedly facing an increase in harassing mail.
Insiders revealed that the future Queen, who is widely praised for her role, has seen an increase in explicit, hostile and “stalker-like” letters at royal residences.
“The scale of correspondence Katherine receives is enormous, and while most of it is supportive, there is a deeply disturbing subset that is inappropriate, obsessive, or downright disturbing,” the source told Radar Online.
“Staff working in the mail room are experiencing letters that cross boundaries in a way that can only be described as stalking,” the insider said.
Furthermore, some of the messages are reportedly not only “intrusive” but also “explicitly graphic or hostile in tone.” “They are coming almost daily, some of them were immediately identified and handled under strict security protocols,” the source said.
An insider also revealed, “There has been a significant increase in this type of content during periods when Katherine is particularly visible or in the spotlight.”
“Mail rooms can be filled with letters that are static, confusing or offensive, and require constant monitoring to ensure that nothing slips through the net.”
Another source at the outlet said, “What people don’t see is the level of scrutiny that goes into filtering this correspondence. There are teams trained to assess risk, and anything that raises concerns is escalated immediately.”
People close to Kate Middleton have revealed that the issue remains a constant background concern, saying, “The truth of the matter is that Catherine’s role inevitably attracts very widespread attention. As well as the praise and goodwill she receives, there is also a more troubling side, from individuals whose interest becomes intrusive, obsessive or simply inappropriate.”
A friend of the Princess of Wales also said that the future queen understands that “visibility comes with scrutiny,” however, there are moments “when that attention crosses a line into something far more uncomfortable.”
He added, “It’s not just about being recognized or followed in the press – it’s also about dealing with individuals whose behavior can be unpredictable and sometimes very disturbing.”
