Kate Middleton is holding down the fort within the Royal Family, at least that is what royal commentators believe.
The Princess of Wales, officially known as Catherine, has become the new face of the British monarchy amid a series of controversies.
Now, a royal commentator is shedding light on Kate Middleton’s role in ensuring the public continues to see the Royal Family in a positive light.
Royals author Catherine Mayer sang Kate’s praises in a new cover story, crediting her for the wave of momentum the Royal Family is currently riding. She explained that the public’s positive view of the monarchy mostly stemmed from the Princess’s efforts, saying:
“Kate is the closest they have to a rockstar member these days, and she’s the one everyone wants to see. That’s a huge burden for anyone to carry.”
Mayer hailed the Princess of Wales’ resilience, telling PEOPLE that it couldn’t be easy for her to carry the weight of the monarchy’s spotlight on her shoulders while having “existential battles with her health.” Kate gradually returned to the spotlight after her cancer remission announcement in early 2025.
Mayer wasn’t the first to address the importance of Kate’s presence in the monarchy, as other royal commentators echoed similar sentiments in May. At the time, Queen Elizabeth’s former press secretary, Ailsa Anderson, told the outlet about the Princess’s successful trip to Italy.
Thousands reportedly gathered below City Hall to welcome the future Queen, screaming “Kate!” and “Bellissima!” with children rushing forward to greet her. Anderson praised Kate for handling the situation with grace, noting she understood the weight of the spotlight on her.
Russell Myers, author of “William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story,” shared the same view, claiming the public had missed Kate’s “star quality.” He hailed her for having the ability to draw people in wherever she went, adding, “Catherine is undoubtedly a central force in the monarchy’s popularity.”
Not Everyone Warmly Welcomed The Future Queen’s Comeback
It seemed royal commentators weren’t the only ones who understood the importance of Kate’s comeback, as anti-monarchists were wary of her return to the spotlight. The Blast covered the story, reporting that these critics did not welcome the Princess at the Trooping the Color event.
While she was traveling in a carriage from the event to Buckingham Palace with her three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, anti-monarchists could be heard booing and shouting at the family. The incident left a sour taste in Kate’s mouth, as her expression turned stern at her children’s discomfort.
Videos of the disrespectful moment went viral on social media platforms like X, incurring the wrath of fans. Many slammed critics for their uncouth behavior, arguing that they should not have insulted young children. Others defended the Princess of Wales, declaring she did not deserve such treatment.
The Senior Royal’s Health May Influence Her Official Duties
The anti-monarchists’ protest at Trooping the Color wasn’t aimed at Kate alone, as critics were against the monarchy as a whole. However, the chants aimed at the mother of three and her children, including statements such as “Not my King” and “Not my Queen.”
There were also protesters carrying signs about the former Prince Andrew. The latter’s February arrest amid his controversial ties to the late Jeffrey Epstein has cast a shadow over the monarchy in recent months, which Kate’s comeback tried to dispel.
However, her health may impact her future duties. The Blast shared that royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams suspected Kate might prioritize her family more and focus on “less stressful” engagements. Her recent visit to a cancer center in Manchester seemingly matched Fitzwilliams’ words.
Kate Middleton Dragged Into Another Drama With Her Estranged Sister-In-Law
Besides the disgraced Prince Andrew, another controversy plaguing the Royal Family was related to its estranged members, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. Earlier this month, The Blast reported that the latter had stirred up another drama with Kate.
The issue began when a well-known critic of the Prince and Princess of Wales, The Notorious JTB, received a box of As Ever products from Meghan. The median personality documented the moment on social media, singing Meghan’s praises.
However, fans immediately called out the Duchess of Sussex for her petty behavior. They argued that her actions showed she was aware of those bashing her estranged in-laws on her behalf, with someone bashing her decision to reward one of those critics as “disgusting.”
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