Kate Middleton is prepared to be Queen. Several royal experts have weighed in that the Princess of Wales is ready to take up duties alongside her husband Prince William when he takes the throne.
Royal expert Hilary Fordwich told Fox News Digital that Kate Middleton has stepped up to her role as Princess of Wales, and that has prepared her for the biggest Royal duties. “Her emphasis on a ruthless discipline in her regimented daily routine and commitment to self-improvement has helped her,” Fordwich told the site.
“She divides her time meticulously between parenting, supporting the heir to the throne, and her royal duties and manages to fit in an intense workout regime,” she continued. “Regarding her three children, she can combine tradition with a modern, more middle-class approach to family. This, on top of her dedication to duty, is seen as essential for the monarchy’s relevance and continuity.”
Royal author Valentine Low concurred on the statement, saying that Kate has “developed a toughness” behind palace doors as she supports her husband. She told People, “She has this public image of being nice and smiley. But she is strong-minded, strong-willed, and prepared to fight for what she wants and what she thinks is right.”
The Princess had a hard year battling cancer, but she emerged a stronger woman once she was in remission. “The onset of a life-threatening illness can make a person tough,” she said.
Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News Digital about how she developed thicker skin over time. “When they have a clear goal, as Kate has, the maintaining of the monarchy and bringing up her family means the experience, although traumatic, can be used to advantage in the years ahead,” he said.
“Kate needed confidence as a public speaker, which she now has,” said Fitzwilliams. “She is a fashion icon, which she uses to enormous advantage. And she and William are so close, as their PDA clearly shows. They are the monarchy’s future. They work brilliantly as a team now, and they will continue to do so when William becomes king.”
The news comes after several royal experts believed that William’s reign would come “sooner than expected.” And during the reign, we can expect a different kind of monarchy. Helena Chard told Geo News, “Prince William’s most important role is that of dad and husband. However, he is paving the way to be King sooner than anticipated. He is in tune with the public and the younger generation. He realizes that to justify the existence of the royal family, the heaviest burden will soon fall at his feet. This weight always rests on the king or queen.”
In an interview with The Telegraph, the Prince William’s secretary for his role as the Duchy of Cornwall, Will Bax, described William—who visits the region once every four to six weeks—as “pretty demanding” to work with” but in a “great” and “ambitious” way. “He’s easy to follow because he’s got great conviction and personality, and he really wears his heart on his sleeve in terms of social interest and his desire to have a positive impact in the world,” Bax said.