Paloma Faith met Prince William and Princess Catherine in a receiving line after performing at the 2023 Royal Variety Performance, according to multiple reports. During the encounter, she discussed Princess Catherine's postpartum weight loss with her, feeling uncomfortable discussing a future Queen's weight. To exit the conversation, Paloma Faith used Rosie Jones's disability as an excuse, multiple reports indicate.
Rosie Jones has ataxic cerebral palsy, a condition affecting balance and speech. Despite the awkwardness, the encounter did not damage Paloma Faith's relationship with the royals, multiple reports show. Princess Catherine invited Paloma Faith to perform at her Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey the following year, indicating ongoing positive relations.
I said, 'Didn't you look good postpartum, Kate. How have you lost that weight so quickly?'
In personal context, Paloma Faith gave birth to her third child, a boy, on March 6th, according to multiple reports. Her baby was born early and spent time in the NICU, adding to the singer's recent life events. This incident highlights the pressures of royal interactions and the personal challenges faced by public figures.
I looked at her and said, 'Can we just say that, because you're disabled, we have to go, and you need me to help you?'
Then everyone was, like, 'Rosie said she needs Paloma to take her because of the stairs'.
Rosie helped me in a very non-PC way by allowing me to abuse and use her disability to get myself out of a potentially uncomfortable situation with some Royal Family members.
On Friday March 6th I had my third baby, a little boy.