I don't think it's sad, but I do find a bit odd. Kate and William have been married for over 4 yrs. Kate has been on several overseas trips with William representing the Queen -and done a creditable job. She has given birth to two beautiful children. She has taken on several charities and supported William with some of his own. I understand that it's not automatic that she get it, but I don't remember it taking too long for the Countess of Wessex to get one despite the scandals that attached to her and the Earl for a short time. Just my opinion.