{"id":318805,"date":"2025-08-05T03:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T03:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/318805\/"},"modified":"2025-08-05T03:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T03:39:20","slug":"royal-expert-suggests-a-rarely-seen-relative-could","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/318805\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Expert Suggests a &#8220;Rarely Seen&#8221; Relative Could\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pGacmHwUo9Go7yq6YSxAeX-1280-80.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/>Kate Middleton has long brunette wavy hair and wears a cream sweater and pearl earrings.<\/p>\n<p>Much like her <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/prince-william-kate-middleton-no-rush-engagement-marriage-would-last-forever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">husband Prince William<\/a>, Kate Middleton has reportedly been <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/prince-william-preparing-prince-george-massive-responsibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">preparing for<\/a> her <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/kate-middleton-response-become-queen-fan-tiktok\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">future role as queen<\/a> for quite some time. Just as the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/royal-expert-prince-william-reputation-era-of-uncertainty-future-king\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prince of Wales&#8217;s reputation<\/a> is exceedingly important for <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/prince-william-gives-us-a-hint-on-what-his-focus-will-be-as-king\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his future role<\/a>, <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/kate-middleton-skipping-family-milestone-pippa-prince-william\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Princess Kate<\/a> has developed a <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/kate-middleton-nervousness-prince-george-important-new-hobby-kingship-skills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crucial rapport<\/a> with the general public. <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/unseen-photos-princess-diana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Behind the scenes<\/a>, the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/kate-middleton-meaningful-welsh-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Princess of Wales<\/a> is reportedly supported by the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/strange-kate-middleton-nickname-prince-william-friends-joke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">close-knit Middleton family<\/a>. According to one <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/prince-william-feel-void-royal-ascot-without-kate-middleton-expert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">royal expert<\/a>, a certain member of <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/kate-middleton-family-carole-michael-played-pivotal-role-royal-family-cancer-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate&#8217;s family<\/a> could step up and be her &#8220;secret support&#8221; once she <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/queen-elizabeth-refused-prince-william-request-to-make-kate-middleton-princess-catherine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">becomes queen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/royal\/2072667\/princess-kate-support-queen-alizee-Thevenet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Express<\/a>, Kate&#8217;s &#8220;sister-in-law <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/how-prince-george-and-prince-charlotte-introduced-future-aunt-to-kate-middleton-prince-william\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alizee Thevenet<\/a> could become a major support in her life once she takes on the role of queen.&#8221; The outlet noted that the &#8220;rarely seen&#8221; relative, who is married to <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/kate-middleton-james-pippa-reunite-children-cousins-spend-time-together-george-louis-charlotte\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kate&#8217;s brother<\/a> <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/james-middleton-son-inigo-wears-clothes-from-kate-middleton-pippa-children\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">James Middleton<\/a>, is ideally placed within the family to be a &#8220;secret support&#8221; once Prince <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marieclaire.com\/celebrity\/royals\/prince-william-aiming-diana-reboot-of-monarchy-future-king\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William becomes king<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Xq7gunzvEv3FutVnCqfi34.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/>James Middleton, Alizee Thevenet, and Pippa Middleton in December 2024. (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Royal commentator and psychologist, Dr. Arthur Cassidy, discussed the topic with <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellomagazine.com\/royalty\/839741\/alizee-thevenet-be-kate-middleton-secret-support-queen-exclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hello! magazine<\/a>, explaining, &#8220;[Thevenet] potentially can learn the rudiments of negotiating her pathway into the Middleton family and hopefully becoming a source of strength, hope, and optimism to our future queen Princess Kate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cassidy also suggested that Thevenet&#8217;s connection to her husband&#8217;s mother, Carole Middleton, was crucial for establishing her place within the family. &#8220;[Carole] is always elegant and chic with a hint of mild sophistication, and the first impression made is a significant influence on how she interacts with Alizee, shaping the foundation of future high-profile and family gatherings,&#8221; Cassidy told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3ivF87bmHTwDac98pNmLnH.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\/>Alizee Thevenet at Wimbledon with the Middletons. (Image credit: Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Cassidy continued, &#8220;[There is] an expression of positivity and optimism about how [Carole] and also Michael, besides Catherine, Pippa, and James, will help facilitate Alizee into a new era of family cohesion and happiness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Princess Kate&#8217;s family has remained close throughout her time as a royal and is likely to remain supportive when she takes on her new role as queen in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton has long brunette wavy hair and wears a cream sweater and pearl earrings. 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