Despite what we may think, being a royal isn’t all fun and games. Kate Middleton celebrated her 43rd birthday earlier this month after she spent 2024 successfully battling cancer.
And even though she is “cancer free,” there’s still other serious problems to deal with. For example, a royal expert is speaking out to say that she is “the glue” between her husband Prince William and his father King Charles.
Kate Is ‘The Glue’ Between William And Charles
“King Charles is extremely fond and proud of his daughter-in-law,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told Fox News. “I believe he is one of her biggest fans. They share similar passions, and he recognizes her wow factor, empathy and resilience. She is solution-focused and is certainly the glue between Prince William and King Charles III.”
“Father and son don’t always see eye to eye,” Chard added.
Royal expert Robert Jobson agreed. He said that Kate is a “stabilizing influence” on William, particularly when it comes to his relationship with the King. An insider told Jobson that Kate “is somebody who always tries to see both sides of any dispute.” This source added that she is the “emotionally mature one.”
“I think the [King] understands Catherine is a good influence on the entire family,” the insider continued. “He loves and truly appreciates everything she does.”
Kate Is ‘Tough-Minded’
Meanwhile, royal expert Christopher Andersen spoke out to say that Kate has always been “tough-minded, a realist,” something Charles has taken notice of.
“Because of their shared cancer battle, Kate and the king have strengthened their bond in ways neither could have imagined,” Andersen explained. “King Charles was so impressed with her grace and grit that he bestowed a singular honor on Kate, making her a Royal Companion of Honour, an unmistakable sign of his faith in her ability to help carry the monarchy forward.”
“But beyond that, the king is not about to be giving Kate advice about being a future queen,” he added. “That would simply give oxygen to the notion that he might not be around much longer, and Charles III intends to stay put on the throne for years to come.”
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Queen Camilla’s View Of Kate
Andersen went on to talk about how Queen Camilla views Kate.
“For much of the same reason, Camilla has not felt compelled to speak with Kate about what it’s like to be queen,” he stated. “While Charles is fond of Kate, the best that can be said about the current queen and the next one is that they have a grudging respect for each other.”
Chard chimed back in to talk about what a hands on mother Kate is to her three children: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
“Princess Catherine is the heart of her family – family is her priority and, as such, the Waleses are a tight-knit, loving family,” Chard said. “She has helped revolutionize royal parenting.”
“King Charles is comforted by the fact that Princess Catherine puts family first and wouldn’t want it any other way. The well-being of the future heirs is paramount,” she continued. “He knows that when the time comes, she will seamlessly transition into the perfect future queen.”
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Kate Has Had ‘Years In Training’ As A Future Queen
Indeed, Chard went on to say that Kate has had “years in training” as a future Queen, “learning and inhaling invaluable advice” from the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in 2022 at the age of 96.
Which she needs, since she was born a commoner, like William’s own mother, Princess Diana.
“Regarding what type of queen she wants to be, Princess Catherine has never wavered from her core beliefs – family first,” said royal expert Hilary Fordwich. “This includes, by extension, all her new royal family and dedication to duty. Both value sets will render her a most wonderful and appreciated queen.”
Kate is a true class act, and there’s no telling she’ll be an incredible Queen. No wonder she’s “the glue” between William and Charles!
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