Over the years, the dynamic between the two women has evolved significantly, going from reported tension and scepticism to a more cordial partnership built on mutual duty and shared experiences.<\/p>\n
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Queen Camilla reportedly did not see Kate as royal material (Credit: Cover Images)
\nCamilla \u2018did not think Kate was worthy\u2019 of joining the royal family after she struck up relationship with William<\/p>\n
Royal biographers and insiders have long suggested that Queen Camilla<\/a> wasn\u2019t always fond of Kate.<\/p>\n According to author Christopher Andersen, Camilla initially disapproved of William<\/a>\u2018s then-girlfriend, believing she was not \u201cof their class\u201d. Camilla reportedly considered Kate\u2019s middle-class background unworthy of royal life.<\/p>\n \u201cCamilla\u2019s a believer in aristocracy [and] kind of a snob,\u201d he told Us Weekly<\/a>. \u201cShe did not look at Kate as someone who was worthy of joining the royal family.\u201d<\/p>\n Royal expert Tom Quinn echoed this in the Channel 5 documentary, The Middletons: Modern Royal In-Law.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019d heard that Camilla wasn\u2019t very keen on Catherine,\u201d he shared, as reported by Express<\/a>. \u201cShe didn\u2019t shoot. She\u2019s not into horses particularly. Camilla felt there was too much of a gap.\u201d<\/p>\n Ironically, Camilla herself was once seen as unsuitable to marry Charles, which perhaps made her cautious about new additions to the royal fold.<\/p>\n In fact, some claim Camilla even played a role in Kate and William\u2019s brief split<\/a> in the mid-2000s.<\/p>\n As reported by Express<\/a>, Andersen claimed: \u201cI was told at the time of the breakup that Camilla basically whispered in Charles\u2019 ear that it was really time to make, to force, William to make a decision one way or the other.\u201d<\/p>\n Charles reportedly asked William to either commit or end the relationship.<\/p>\n Despite the alleged rocky start, time appears to have softened the reported tension.<\/p>\n After William and Kate rekindled their romance and eventually married in 2011<\/a>, Kate reportedly helped improve Camilla\u2019s relationship with Prince William and other senior royals. Royal biographer Angela Levin credits Kate for being a \u201cpeacemaker\u201d, helping to smooth over any family tensions.<\/p>\n \u201cFortunately, time helped improve Camilla\u2019s relationship with senior royals, including Prince William,\u201d she claimed in her book, Camilla: From Outcast to Future Queen Consort. \u201cLargely thanks to the Princess of Wales, who is a peacemaker.\u201d<\/p>\n The royal women began finding common ground in public duties and their roles as royal wives.<\/p>\n Camilla was present at Kate and William\u2019s wedding, with her granddaughter Eliza serving as one of Kate\u2019s bridesmaids. Camilla gushed about the little girl after the event, calling her a \u201clovely little thing\u201d.<\/p>\n Camilla has also reportedly shared personal advice<\/a> with Kate. In Robert Lacey\u2019s book, Battle of Brothers, he claimed that Camilla once advised Kate to follow William\u2019s lead and fit her life around his demanding schedule as a royal.<\/p>\n \u201cCamilla had confided to Kate the secret of hanging on to a busy prince,\u201d Lacey explained. \u201cFit your timetable \u2013 well, basically your whole life \u2013 around his.\u201d<\/p>\n This wisdom may have resonated with Kate. The Princess of Wales has been praised for her steady support of Prince William and her graceful transition into royal life.<\/p>\n Camilla also reportedly gave Kate a sentimental wedding gift: a bracelet with two engraved Cs, believed to stand for \u201cCamilla\u201d and \u201cCatherine\u201d. Kate wore the bracelet at Wimbledon and to several events in 2011.<\/p>\n Despite this evolution, not all has been smooth. One moment<\/a> that drew attention reportedly happened at Queen Elizabeth II\u2019s funeral in 2022.<\/p>\n During the televised procession, Kate\u2019s son Prince George reportedly playfully pinched his sister Princess Charlotte, prompting Camilla to gesture at Kate and reportedly instruct her to \u201ctake her,\u201d according to lipreader Jeremy Freeman.<\/p>\n There was another public incident in 2025 during the Trumps\u2019 second state visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n As Kate joined Melania Trump and Camilla at Windsor Castle, video footage<\/a> was shared online and royal fans believed Camilla was \u201cshooing\u201d Kate away.<\/p>\n While some interpreted it as a power play, others pointed out that it was likely about safety, as horse-drawn carriages were approaching.<\/p>\n Over the years, the women have worked more closely together. In 2022, Camilla entrusted Kate, a passionate photographer, to shoot her official Country Life magazine cover portrait.<\/p>\n The publication\u2019s editor praised Kate\u2019s work, calling the photos \u201csuperb\u201d and expressing a desire to work with her again.<\/p>\n According to former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond, while the bond between Camilla and Kate may never be that of a traditional mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, they share a unique relationship.<\/p>\n \u201cCamilla is the only mother-in-law Kate will ever have. But it can never be quite the same when it\u2019s a second marriage,\u201d Bond noted to OK!<\/a>.<\/p>\n She also observed signs of a \u201cstrong\u201d bond between the two women.<\/p>\n She said: \u201cI think Camilla will always feel one step removed from being a real mother-in-law to Kate. But they do appear to have a strong relationship. Quite frankly, what\u2019s not to like about one another?\u201d<\/p>\n Today, as Queen Camilla embraces her role alongside King Charles<\/a>, there are murmurs that she\u2019s not eager to hand over the reins just yet.<\/p>\n \u201cShe loves her responsibilities,\u201d a source told Us Weekly<\/a>. \u201cShe doesn\u2019t want to let it go so fast.\u201d<\/p>\n They claimed Camilla is \u201cparticularly hesitant\u201d about passing duties to Kate, and that the pair have \u201calways had a tense relationship\u201d.<\/p>\n That hasn\u2019t stopped Kate and William from preparing. As the insider explained: \u201cWilliam and Kate have been preparing for this for many years. They both feel comfortable stepping into greater roles.\u201d<\/p>\n Still, Camilla remains one of the only people Kate can truly learn from as she prepares to one day become queen consort herself.<\/p>\n \u201cThere is literally no one else for Catherine to turn to who has direct experience of the role that will one day be hers,\u201d Jennie Bond explained.<\/p>\n Queen Camilla and Princess Kate may have started on shaky ground. However, their relationship has developed into one of mutual respect.<\/p>\n As Kate continues to learn from Camilla\u2019s transition into royalty, the future queen can take comfort in knowing that someone has walked the path before her, even if their journey together has been a rollercoaster.<\/p>\n![\"Kate](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/coverimages55077742-682x1024.jpg\")
The women\u2019s relationship has been up and down, it\u2019s been reported (Credit: Cover Images)
\n\u2018Peacemaker\u2019 Kate helped Camilla improve her relationship with William<\/p>\n![\"Queen](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLU_A38186853-1024x723.jpg\")
Camilla once shared some personal wisdom with the Princess of Wales (Credit: SplashNews.com)
\nCamilla shared \u2018personal advice\u2019 to future queen<\/p>\n![\"Queen](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLU_A34531095-787x1024.jpg\")
They have attended the ocassional engagement together (Credit: SplashNews.com)
\nCamilla \u2018scolds\u2019 Kate at Queen Elizabeth\u2019s funeral<\/p>\n![\"Queen](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLU_A35023462-1024x678.jpg\")
Royal experts have claimed that the senior royals have developed a \u2018strong\u2019 bond over the years (Credit: SplashNews.com)
\nKate and Camilla have built \u2018strong\u2019 relationship<\/p>\n![\"Queen](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BLU_A7966373-1024x832.jpg\")
Camilla is the only person that Kate can turn to for advice about transitioning into her future role as queen (Credit: SplashNews.com)
\nCamilla is \u2018hesitant\u2019 to pass on royal duties<\/p>\n