Kate Middleton skips reception after Commonwealth service.

Kate Middleton skipped the reception after attending the Commonwealth Day service.

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Royal expert Daniela Elser criticized Kate's absence and called it a "bad look".

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Kate was listed to attend the reception but was absent.

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Some Suggeted that, Kate may have picked up her kids from school, but they had a nanny.

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The intersection of the British monarchy and race has been a sensitive issue for years.

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The expert listed Prince and Princess of Wales' disrespectful remarks to indigenous tribes.

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The expert deemed Kate's behavior as "textbook princess-ing".

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