Kate Middleton and William, “who think about Queen Elizabeth every day”

Kate Middleton and Prince William think about Queen Elizabeth all the time. According to royal author Sally Bedell Smith, the couple “are maintaining a good balance between carrying out their duties and raising their children as privately as possible,” even though thoughts of the sovereign who passed away on 8 September 2022 it is always strong and burning, especially because of the first anniversary of his death. For Kate Middleton and William this has been a year of continuous changes. Not just because I am now Charles’ direct lineal heirsbut also because they try, in one way or another, to pay homage to the queen in the most respectful and delicate way possible, carrying forward her style and teachings.

«The prince was incredibly close to his grandmother»says a source close to the family a People. “She was a very important part of his life and a true supporter of his work, and I’m sure he and the princess miss her presence very much.” Over the past 12 months, the Prince and Princess of Wales have carried out work that will be central to their lives for decades to come: Kate Middleton has, in fact, approved an initiative for early childhood thanks to Shaping Us, while William is focusing on a new project for the homeless entitled Homewards and is strengthening his institutional role, meeting, among others, President Joe Biden in Boston.

In addition to their royal duties, William and Kate Middleton’s family life has also undergone a huge change. First day at Lambrook School for Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5, it was, in fact, the day of the queen’s death. Since then, the children have been more visible than ever, attending important family and formal events as Charles honored William and Kate with the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, titles previously held by Charles himself and his first wife, Princess Diana. «Carlo is paving the way for them, and they are both involved in the decision-making process behind the scenes. They are ready and willing to do their job,” he tells People a friend of the princess, while always confirming his attachment to the queen, “who played a very important role in all their lives”.

In the meantime relations with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle continue to be cold and unfriendly. When there was talk of Harry returning to London to take part in the WellChild charity awards before moving to Germany for the Invictus Games, many hoped for a reunion with his brother and father, but unfortunately that didn’t happen. William would still feel betrayed by Harry’s claims in his memoir Spare, as well as in the Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, but reportedly decided to address his feelings privately, insiders say. «The Queen has managed to navigate some very rough waters during her reign, and this is why she has always been admired and loved: because he brought the family forward”says a source close to the royal family, convinced that Charles may try to do the same.