Kate at risk of ‘being pidgeonholed’ as she promotes new causes

Kate, Princess of Wales is often pictured visiting locations reflecting causes close to her heart but, according to royal correspondent Richard Palmer, the 40-year-old is at risk of “being pidgeonholed” as a “bit of light relief” to the world’s hard-hitting news headlines.Mr Palmer told Daily Express Royal Round-Up host Pandora Forsyth, royals are often treated as a “little bit of fluff” to go with the “hard news agenda”.The royal writer was referring the 40-year-old’s visit to Hillingdon, West London earlier this week.He said: “[Kate] was visiting an integrated children’s centre.”She was calling for a change in the way that pregnant women, and women who have just had children, are treated in this country.”READ MORE: King Charles egg throwing incident brings back memories of ‘assassination attempt’ Kate officially joined the Royal Family in 2011 (Image: PA) Kate pictured earlier this month (Image: PA)He noted that Kate was calling for people to be “treated in the same way” in a “non-clinical setting” to explain how they are feeling and end up “getting referred to perinatal psychiatrists or other specialists”.He claimed that although that was a “cute moment”, Kate was “in danger” of being “pigeonholed”.The royal expert also claimed that Kate often gets “really frustrated” as the focus ends up shifted away from the causes she is trying to highlight.READ MORE: Princess Anne and Mark Phillips’ awkward interview shows pair had ‘uneasy power balance’Earlier this week, Kensington Palace confirmed that no additional information will be provided beforehand about the outfit and accessories the 40-year-old will be wearing on her royal outings.Ms Forsyth added that the press often end up “focussing on the picture perfect moments” instead of the truly newsworthy areas.Mr Palmer added: “Personally, I would just like to, when she does say something interesting, I think we should listen.”DON’T MISSDiana’s mother was ‘eaten away at’ by same tough job Princess faced [ANALYSIS]Meghan Markle could give Lilibet 150k special gift [REPORT]Meghan and Harry issued three word warning about relationship by aide [REPORT] Kate married Prince William in April 2011 (Image: PA)