Kensington Palace has released a rare rare statement in response to a style controversy regarding Kate Middleton’s desire for the public to focus on her work rather than her wardrobe. A palace spokesperson on Tuesday clarified to People that a new directive about the palace’s information on Kate’s outfits did not come from the royal herself.

Kate Middleton and her husband, Prince William, have charitable causes they care deeply about as they go about their royal duties. They often visit places one of their charities helps, such as a recent visit with farmers Prince William undertook without Kate,