Before I get started, let me disclaim that given the chance, I would gladly have a go with Kate Middleton, that woman is an incredible combination of sex appeal and elegance, so I am aware of the presence of potentially perceived hypocrisy in my statement. To rectify this, here is my disclaimer; I'm not denouncing the sexual objectification of her body, but rather the focus surrounding her recent deliverance of the new prince.
It occurs to me that 3 months after giving birth, many moms would be struggling with losing the baby-weight and trying to find the self-esteem required to like what they see in the mirror. The baby has been born and now mom can also try making a little time for herself to feel better. But in a recent charity event, Kate was photographed playing volleyball and looked, insanely hot. Let's be honest, that woman is stunning. But in 2 months, I have not heard much or even seen many headlines surrounding the royal family besides who is and isn't gay, who's getting divorced and who's stabbing who in the back. So, the lovely duchess was bound to appear sooner or later, presumably what her & the baby were up to. Instead, all we're hearing is how great she looks. Who's shocked by how incredible this young, genetically gifted and privileged woman looks? Let's break down my issue into two parts;
1) The most recent point I made about her post-birth looks. 3 months is plenty of time for an athlete to improve their shape, and oh she was an athlete. She also has incredible genetics and privilege on her side. Should she so choose, she could in fact have minor surgery done to enhance her appearance and what natural beauty she already had. This is a rare case of a woman who also has enough "babysitters" to watch her bundle of joy and not have to worry about making dinner or dealing with the tedium of day-to-day life. If she wasn't in killer shape again, I'd be amazed to be honest. But its unfair to make it seem that every new mom can do this when, in reality, many women are permanently changed physically by child birth. Then tack on real world responsibility and voila!, you have a duchess.
2) Why are her looks what matter most? At 3 months post-baby, shouldn't we be asking how Prince George is holding up? Has he tumbled at all yet? Is he causing trouble? Making messes? Is he a normal child?! Or will he be locked in a french cathedral to forever ring the bells...
How messed up is the society that eagerly awaited this baby's arrival that we can focus more on how little he tarnished his mother's body and not on his well being?
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