Kate Middleton and William, who succeeded where Charles and Diana failed

Ten years ago, in the late afternoon, the prince William and the new bride Kate Middleton they drove away from Buckingham Palace, surrounded by hundreds of fans and onlookers, aboard a convertible Aston Martin. They greeted and smiled. The prince smiled, aware of the honor (and burden) of being the firstborn and with the hope of starting (a beautiful) family, and Kate, great-granddaughter of miners, who became a duchess a few hours ago, smiled.

Upon arrival at Clarence House, William’s former home, the two – according to the well-informed – refused a glass of champagne, preferring a cup of tea. Desire of normality and tranquility, after a fairytale royal wedding, so similar to the one that in 1981 had seen going to the altar Carlo e Diana Spencer. Ma ten years later the comparisons between the two couples, fortunately, end here.

Kate and Will succeeded where Diana and Carlo couldn’t. Three children (and heirs to the throne), thousands of paired public events already behind them, are undoubtedly the most important parts in play after the “retirement” of Meghan and Harry. Under pressure, even more so after Prince Philip’s death, it is up to them to strengthen support around the British monarchy. And the Cambridge are doing well. They are a great team, and this is one of their secrets: they know they are there for each other.

Another of their secrets? They managed to find a good balance in their relationship, and this laid the foundation for a well balanced marriage. If she was once his +1, or so it was thought, now it comes to par. “When he’s going through a tough time,” a source told Al Telegraph, “It is she who helps him to overcome it, and this is also true in reverse. He is there for her, and she is there for him ». They are both competitive, especially in sport, but again it’s good: a little healthy competition doesn’t hurt.

And with the children (George, Charlotte and Louis) they strive to be interchangeable. They are determined to make sure there is always one of them at home to tuck the children in. Kate has also carved out a space for herself as an expert on childhood and carries on her projects. Today, second Katie Nicholl, Kate is the pillar of the couple: “It’s up to you to fill the leadership role, the one William has held for a long time.” William, in fact, really passed a bad time, due to misunderstandings with his brother Harry, as well as having contracted Covid last spring. Even during Prince Philip’s funeral it became clear to everyone how it was she, Kate, who made sure that the two brothers exchanged a few words. Kate, self-confident and in control of the situation, ready to be queen consort.

In the first years of marriageinstead, it was quite another story. The Cambridge lived in Anglesey, where William worked as an RAF search and rescue pilot, and subjects criticized them for moving away from full-time royal duties. But everything in its time. As the engagement lasted 8 years, so did Kate and William they took time to take measurements of their real life. It worked.

“As in any marriage, there have been ups and downs, but they have overcome them», Continues Nicholl,« Their bond is based on friendship. That long courtship helped them a lot. William took his time to marry Kate because he wanted to be sure it would last forever. ‘ The first ten years, meanwhile, were a success.

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