Kate Middleton, who was promoted to Princess of Wales following King
Charles's ascension to the throne, has been taking on increasing
responsibilities and demonstrating her readiness to potentially become Queen in
the future.
Despite the title upgrade from Duchess of Cambridge, Kate has maintained her
popularity since her engagement to Prince William in 2010. Her enduring appeal
has not been attributed to a single pivotal moment but rather a well-managed
approach to royal life.
Royal author Gareth Russell explained that Kate's popularity has grown
steadily over the years, not as a result of short-lived bursts of attention
but through her thoughtful and measured approach to her role. Russell noted
that Kate treated her royal responsibilities as a marathon, carefully
selecting her causes and taking time to focus on her family.
Kate has also looked up to the late Queen and other members of the Royal Family as role models for engaging with the public effectively. This steady and sustainable rise in popularity has impressed royal experts.
Nick Bullen, co-founder of True Royalty TV, has previously commented that Kate's handling of her role positions her as "very much the next queen."
