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Over the years, Princess Catherine of Wales has become a beloved figure not only in the United Kingdom but around the world. In the early years of her marriage to Prince William, Catherine's compassion and genuine affection endeared her to the public, showcasing a softer side of the monarchy. Although she has stepped back from the spotlight this year, she remains one of the most famous women globally as the future Queen of Britain.
A new book reveals that Catherine appeared to be no shrinking violet before marrying into the royal family in 2011. Even then, she challenged the late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles by telling them that she wouldn't be pigeonholed in the House of Windsor. She made a demand that holds to this day. An authoritative insider connected to the king stated that Charles really regards Princess Catherine as his biological daughter, not just his daughter-in-law. His intentions are unequivocal with her children.
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She's made it clear to both the late Queen and to the then-Prince of Wales, now King Charles, that she's not going to be rushed into doing things that she doesn't necessarily want to do. As the royal family edict has always been "Duty first", the princess ensured the couple and their family had privacy, challenging that edict. An insider said it takes quite a lot of courage because you're in a very alien world. But Catherine realized she only has one shot at this, with three young children who have to come first.
Following the footsteps begun by William's mother, the late Princess Diana, Catherine ensured the children live normal lives. She and William spend plenty of time with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. They take them to school, the grocery store, attend sporting and school events, and eat dinner together as a family. Since marrying Prince William in 2011, Middleton has struck a delicate balance between her work for the crown and her personal life. As with any job, she created a work-life balance imperative to happiness.
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Therefore, Catherine stuck to her guns, ensuring that she and William created a private space for themselves. As she continues her recovery from cancer, it's believed that it's the princess's right to prioritize her private and family life while she can. An insider said she's very calm and wants to find solutions and rise above the noise and drama. Given what she's gone through with her health, you don't want to waste any time on noise or drama. When you've had anything to do with your health, you live day by day and do things you want to do. Her children are very young - this is a time you won't get back again.
The difference between her and other people in careers is that her career is only going to get more and more official. In the past, royals depended on nannies to be able to fulfill their royal obligations. It was also customary for royal children to see their parents only twice daily. However, by instilling this rule, the royal mother of three ensured her children would live differently than their ancestors. Although William and Catherine could have a staff of people ready to cook and clean, the couple do not have any help in their Adelaide Cottage home.
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The couple settled into the four-bedroom cottage in 2022 after living with their three children at Kensington Palace. Therefore, it isn't uncommon to find the Windsor children clearing up dinner, which they helped cook, and later eating with their parents. This stability is markedly different from how Prince William's mealtimes were spent with nannies, despite Princess Diana's efforts to raise her sons differently.
The Wales family is expected to travel to Balmoral later this month though to join the king, Queen Consort Camilla, and the other royals on their traditional Scottish summer break. As per tradition, they usually fly to Aberdeen around the August bank holiday and stay at Balmoral Castle for a few days, with copious amounts of green space, horse riding, fishing, barbecues, picnics, and fresh air galore. It's no wonder the royals love taking their children to Balmoral for the final installment of summer before school resumes in September.
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