King Charles’ candid thoughts on Kate Middleton’s role as Princess of Wales and as a mother have been revealed.
In Robert Hardman’s new book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story, a friend of the King revealed just what the monarch thinks of his daughter-in-law
King Charles’ honest evaluation of Kate’s time as the Princess of Wales is as strident as you’d expect.
The monarch is close with his daughter-in-law, the future queen. She has become an integral part of the Firm in her years as a royal and is one of the most popular figures in the family. It was announced this week that the Princess of Wales underwent abdominal surgery and would spend months away from public engagements to recover.
She will be missed by the royal family, as it was revealed in a new book just how much the King values her. In Robert Hardman’s new book Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story, Charles was said to be a huge fan. of Catherine’s. A friend reportedly said: “He thinks Catherine is doing a wonderful job, not just with her royal duties but also bringing up his grandchildren.”
Alongside that, the book drew similarities between Kate and Queen Camilla. It said: “Both Camilla and Catherine are keen readers of books. Unlike their husbands, both keep an eye on the press (including, in the case of the princess, the Mail Online website). Both have very strong non-negotiable relationships with their own families which continue very happily parallel to their respective royal roles.
“They even share similar artistic tastes, with a particular fondness for ballet (the Princess of Wales took Charlotte to watch the Royal Ballet’s Cinderella for her eighth birthday). Both are also firm believers in the merits of gradual, thorough engagement with an issue or an organisation rather than instant, headline-grabbing initiatives.”
