Bullied by classmates because of her 'innocent appearance'

Without provoking anyone, Princess Kate Middleton still became a victim of bullying due to her superior height and gentle appearance.

Catherine Middleton (often called Kate), wife of Prince William, is considered one of the most beloved princesses in England. However, her life hasn't been a bed of roses. In fact, the Duchess of Cambridge suffered greatly as a victim of school bullying for a very peculiar reason.

Being bullied for being too perfect.

Before joining the royal family, Kate was the eldest child in a middle-class family in Berkshire. Her parents, Mr. Michael and Mrs. Carole Middleton,They were all former flight attendants. Then,Mr. MichaelHe founded a private company, Party Pieces, specializing in party supplies and decorations, and quickly became a millionaire.

Kate was beautiful, tall, intelligent, and a very good hockey player when she moved in.girls' boarding schoolDowne House at age 13. However, at the school there wasWith tuition fees of nearly £29,000 per year, the future princess endured a great deal of mental anguish.

Princess Kate was once a victim of bullying. Photo: Elle

The nightmare stemmed from a group of female students at the school, as documented in Kate's biography, according to Express. Author Sean Smith used accounts from former school friends.Downe House.Jessica Hay said: "She absolutely hated it. Those other girls were awful. They used to put feces on her bed and bully her in really bad ways."Kate frequently had her books snatched, was pushed to the back of the lunch line, and nobody wanted to sit with her.

This friend added that Princess Kate became a target for bullies because she was "a perfect, well-dressed, and lovely person." Being too gentle and lacking self-defense skills made her an eyesore to the bullies.

According to author Smith, the Duchess had attended co-educational schools, and therefore had no idea of ​​the harm that a group of female friends could inflict. This trauma caused her to frequently cry and feel homesick. When her parents found out, Kate was transferred to Marlborough College in Wiltshire in the spring of 1996, after only two semesters at Downe House.

The Telegraph analyzed,Mr. Michael and Mrs. CaroleShe felt that transferring schools was the only way to help her daughter escape the terrible situation. However, she risked repeating the bullying at the new school unless she knew how to use her experience to cope.

InMarlborough CollegeKate initially gave the impression of being a very thin girl with self-confidence issues. But the girl who was once bullied gradually overcame her past traumas, achieved good academic results, and found happiness here.

Inspiring kindness

Princess Kate's dark childhood days caused a stir when she asked guests at her wedding to Prince William to donate to the anti-bullying charity Beatbullying and 25 other organizations instead of giving gifts as usual.

Former Downe House headmistress Susan Cameron suggested that Kate struggled to fit in with her peers because she had grown up in a boys' school. However, she also acknowledged that female students are often quite instinctive and can sometimes be ruthless, while being too attractive can also be seen as a threat.

"She was insecure and not really happy. It's good that she chose a charity that helps people overcome that," she said.

Princess Kate during her school days. Photo: Pinterest

The traumatic experience at Downe House may be one of the reasons Princess Kate works with mental health charities to support victims of emotional abuse. In a 2016 speech, Kate held back tears as she spoke about raising awareness of children's mental health.

"Every child deserves to know they have the potential to feel confident as they grow up. However, some children face many challenges in life, and that can be a hindrance," the princess said.

Kate Middleton has encouraged teachers and students to discuss kindness together, to express the feelings of loneliness and despair that are often hidden deep within. She and Prince William have also affirmed that they are doing everything they can to teach Prince George and Princess Charlotte kindness, honesty, and respect for others.

According to VNE