King Charles and Queen Camilla Refuse to Give Kate Middleton Advice on Becoming Queen
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As Kate Middleton prepares for her eventual role as Queen of England, it appears that King Charles III and Queen Camilla have little interest in offering her guidance on the matter. Despite their strengthened bond, royal author Christopher Andersen reveals that Charles is steering clear of discussing Kate’s future in the monarchy.
Speaking to Fox News, Andersen explained that while Charles admires Kate’s composure, he’s unwilling to address her future role as queen. “King Charles was so impressed with her grace and grit that he bestowed a singular honor on Kate, making her a Royal Companion of Honour, an unmistakable sign of his faith in her ability to help carry the monarchy forward,” Andersen said.
However, Charles has stopped short of offering advice. “The king is not about to be giving Kate advice about being a future queen. That would simply give oxygen to the notion that he might not be around much longer, and Charles III intends to stay put on the throne for years to come,” Andersen added.
Camilla has also refrained from mentoring Kate. “For much of the same reason, Camilla has not felt compelled to speak with Kate about what it’s like to be queen. While Charles is fond of Kate, the best that can be said about the current queen and the next one is that they have a grudging respect for each other,” Andersen noted.
Despite this hands-off approach, broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard highlighted Charles’s confidence in Kate’s ability to take on the role when the time comes. “King Charles is comforted by the fact that Princess Catherine puts family first and wouldn’t want it any other way. The well-being of the future heirs is paramount. He knows that when the time comes, she will seamlessly transition into the perfect future queen,” Chard said.
Charles’s faith in Kate was further demonstrated by his decision to make her a Royal Companion of Honour, reflecting her growing influence within the monarchy. Kate continues to focus on her current royal duties and family life, earning admiration for her poise and dedication to the crown.
