Kate Is the ‘Rock’ Who Makes Family Feel ‘Safe’ Years after William’s Grandparents Warned Him before Marriage

Kate Middleton became a part of the royal family in 2011; before then, William's grandparents warned him about her. Consequently, she has proven to be the best partner for her husband and the royal family.

The Princess of Wales has been very involved in the Queen's funeral procession and religious services. Since the Queen's demise, Kate has invested time in participating in activities and being by her husband's side.

She joined other senior royal members, including the new King, his siblings, the Queen Consort, Harry, Meghan, and William. They walked behind the Queen's coffin after the short service held at Westminster Hall.

First, the royals headed to Parliament Square before escorting the body to Westminster, where she was laid to rest before the funeral on Monday.

Kate, whose other titles are Duchess of Cambridge and Cornwall, donned a collar-neck, long-sleeve dress designed by Catherine Walker.

She paired it with a hat that had a veil, with a pearl brooch and matching earrings, and black shoes.

Princess Catherine's ensemble included some memorable pieces from notable family members. For example, her brooch is believed to belong to the Queen, who wore it to South Korea during her 1999 trip.

The pearl earrings were Diana's, the former Princess of Wales. It was gifted to her by Collingwood Jewellers during her 1981 wedding to the King.

This is not the first time that Kate has donned the valuable jewelry. She wore it during her wedding in 2011, and it has featured in numerous outings.

Apart from cherishing priceless pieces of jewelry, the Princess of Wales is devoted to her service as a royal and, most importantly, to her husband's support.

William Had Doubts about His Marriage to Kate

Ingrid Seward, the editor-in-chief of Majesty Magazine, who has also published many books on the lives of the royals, claimed that Kate won the Queen's and Prince Philip's approval.

A close source revealed that Kate is always ready to improve her game at any chance she gets. The Duchess is described as a woman "who will take on whatever she needs to."

The royal author referred to the Duchess as a gem. Seward explained that Kate's beauty pairs brilliantly with her wonderful personality, as expected of a future queen. She added:

"And in this visual world that we live in, it's important to see someone who's going to be a future queen as a beauty, which she is. But she also works hard. She's brought a breath of fresh air into the Windsor family."

Royal fans will remember that Kate, who has received accolades in recent times following her role in the royal family, was once tagged "Waity Katie" by British tabloids.

This was because many believed she had waited on William for many years to become a wife. The pair met during their time at the University of St.Andrews. Soon their friendship developed into a romance.

The lovers began their journey to a long-term relationship that had its fair share of ups and downs. Reportedly, William began to feel claustrophobic in the relationship, but he patched things up with his lover.

However, in the back of his mind, the future King was not convinced about his love for his long-term girlfriend. So he confided in his grandparents.

Another royal expert, Camilla Tominey, revealed that the Queen and Prince Philip told him to marry her or end the relationship.

They advised William that if he felt Kate was his soulmate, a five-year-long courtship was more than enough. Tominey explained:

"Prince Philip has told William he cannot keep stringing along Kate forever."

Despite the advice from his grandparents, William took his time before making plans to marry Kate. Then, in 2010, three years after their breakup, the Prince proposed to his lover during a getaway to Kenya.

Kate Proves to Be Wiliam's Rock and Safe Haven

Initially, settling into a royal lifestyle seemed challenging for Kate, who was conscious of pleasing the Queen, but over the years, she has settled in perfectly and is now described as a rock.

In 2020, an English writer, Tom Quinn, revealed that Kate has a loveable reputation with the palace aides and those around her. He maintained that she never abuses her authority. His comment was:

"I think she's very strong, but she's very conscious, very kind to the people who work for her. Rather than command people to do things, she asks them to do things."

In his book, titled "Kensington Palace: An Intimate Memoir from Queen Mary to Meghan Markle," Quinn admitted that Kate, who has been in the royal family since 2011, and shares three kids with her husband, is a "perfect companion."

He mentioned that at first, the public gave her an unpleasant title - Waity Katie - but even though she hated it, she maintained her identity and trod cautiously.

Consequently, Kate showed patience and stability and was not engaged in controversial issues. This made her the best partner for William and also a credible royal. Quinn said:

"I'm not saying she's sort of a second mother, but there's an element of that. She's… a rock. It's a bit of a cliche, but she's someone who just doesn't have a history that's all over the place. She's very calm, very rational. And I think that's why the royal family feels safe."

Another author, Sarah Gristwood, validates Quinn's admirable comments by confirming that Kate has managed to keep her emotions out of the way as she takes on her royal duties.

Gristwood alleged that the Princess of Wales shows true strength by not allowing the unpalatable descriptions from the press to affect her lifestyle or devotion to the crown. In her words:

"Those who know her say there is a real core of strength, and she did set her mind to the job. But at the same time, she'd had to be superhuman not to feel the pressure."

Myka Meier, a royal etiquette expert, applauded Kate for being a role model by following the royal protocols, which includes not giving in to the pressures from the public.

A close source revealed that Kate is always ready to improve her game at any chance she gets. The Duchess is described as a woman "who will take on whatever she needs to".

Such remarkable comments show that Kate is already gearing up for her future queen role. The Duchess shared a close bond with the Queen, has a great relationship with other royals, and has been an unwavering supporter of her husband.

In all this, Kate has not tried to outshine the Prince. Instead, she plays her roles dutifully to the crown and her family.