Kate Middleton shared many personality traits with the late Queen Elizabeth.
Following her marriage to Prince William, Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth II gradually developed a special bond. This relationship is the focus of a new documentary, Kate & The Queen: A Special Relationship, which will air on Channel 5 on Saturday.
Royal experts have come together to reveal the nuances of the bond between the two women. Richard Kay, editor-at-large at the Daily Mail, noted, “The queen grew to trust Kate. I don't think she really trusted anyone on first impression, we're all performing the same show, the show is supporting the Queen.”
“But with Kate and the Queen, it grew deeper than that; there was a real grandmotherly affection between the two,” he explained.
Ingrid Seward, royal expert and editor of Majesty magazine, shared similar sentiments: “I think the Queen saw her strength and saw that she is a caring person who had this amazing affiliation to duty.”
“I think Kate would have really appreciated the kindness and attention the Queen had given to her, and she knows better than anyone how busy the Queen is. She put time aside to make Kate feel appreciated.”
Channel 5's royal correspondent Simon Vigar added, “The Queen was perfectly aware of how daunting it was for an outsider to join the royal family, so they would have had their techniques of making someone look at home.”
Royal expert Victoria Murphy relayed Kate’s feelings, noting that Kate always described the Queen as “a gentle guidance.”
“Right from the beginning, Kate had a lot more in common personality-wise with Elizabeth. They have something about them which has that inner poise and the capacity to lead and command respect,” she added.
