Kate Middleton is the future queen consort and many notice that it is obvious especially during Prince Philip’s funeral.
Kate Middleton takes things slowly. Unlike Meghan Markle, she didn’t immediately hit the ground when she joined the firm. However, while as she adds more years to her experience with the monarchy, her presence becomes more prominent.
Kate Middleton and her future in the monarchy
Emily Andrews, a royal author, said Kate Middleton’s presence at Prince Philip’s funeral proved that she was fit to be the future queen.
“Here was a woman at the top of her game, perfectly turned out,” Andrews said while speaking to Channel 5’s documentary Kate: Our Queen in Waiting.
“But also, quite rightly, taking her place as one of the most senior members of the Royal Family,” she added.
She pointed out at Middleton’s photographs during the funeral and said Middleton was obviously a Queen in waiting. She also put emphasis on the duchess’ jewelry at the time. Middleton wore a pair of pearl and diamond earrings that the Queen had loaned to her. According to Andrews, pearls and diamonds are the traditional accessories for mourning.
Kate played peacemaker for Prince William and Harry
Prince Harry flew to the U.K. to attend his grandfather’s funeral. He arrived sans his wife, Meghan Markle, who didn’t join the trip because she was pregnant with baby Lili at the time.
After the funeral, Prince William, Middleton, and Prince Harry were photographed together. The three were very close before Prince Harry married Markle. They were inseparable and dubbed as the royal trio.
The two princes were photographed talking while exiting the chapel. Many believed Middleton played a role in why the royal siblings who were rumored to be at odds were amicable.
“It’s always been my understanding that behind the scenes, Kate has tried very hard to forge a rapprochement and act as a peacemaker between William and Harry,” royal biographer Katie Nicholl told Entertainment Tonight.
Nicholl said Middleton loved her brother-in-law. Also, the latter said Middleton was the sister she never had.
According to body language expert Judi James the princes’ encounter looked genuine. The expert said everything looked natural.
Prince Harry walked behind the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and joined them. Middleton slowly fell back and left the two brothers talking. James aid it was a “genuine moment of unity” and was not contrived for the cameras.
The sighting of Prince William, Prince Harry and Middleton also pleased the royal fans who missed the royal trio.
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