She has been his mother-in-law for 13 years and, over the decades, Carole Middleton has become not only his family, but also a close friend that the Prince of Wales can “trust.”
Recently, the couple were reportedly seen on a ‘low-key’ pub outing in Norfolk, as the Princess of Wales was thought to have stayed home.
It is understood Kate’s mother stayed with her and William, 41, in Norfolk over Easter while her daughter receives cancer treatment.
It’s no surprise that William and “second mother” Carole, 69, have formed a bond over the years. A past expert also commented on how she taught her son-in-law “how a loving and supportive family works.”
She has provided a “real sense of normality in the midst of any chaos” to the Prince since he married Kate in 2011, said royal biographer Angela Levin. Sun in 2021.
She has been his mother-in-law for 13 years and, over the decades, Carole Middleton has become not only his family, but also a close friend that the Prince of Wales can “trust.” In the photo, Prince William, Kate Middleton, Queen Camilla and Carole Middleton on the wedding day of the Prince and Princess of Wales
‘[Carole] ‘It made him feel safe, comfortable and protected and he didn’t have to worry about what he said or take responsibility for his emotions,’ she said.
Carole has also been present as a supportive grandmother and very involved with William and Kate’s children.
speaking to PEOPLEA palace insider also said Carole and her husband, who only need to make the short drive from Bucklebury, Berkshire, to Windsor, are already “a lasting factor in raising their grandchildren”.
In an interview Good HousekeepingCarole, who has seven grandchildren in total, has said she wants to “run down the hill, climb the trees and go through the tunnel at the playground.”
“As long as I can, that’s what I’ll do,” he revealed. “I cook with them, I do silly dancing, we go on bikes.”
And the Prince has also found in his mother-in-law someone he can trust and talk to.
speaking to OK In 2022, royal expert Rachael Andrews said that with Carole and Michael, William has two people he can trust “who are removed from the monarchy.”
According to the outlet, William is even known to have helped out at his Berkshire home by washing the car with his father-in-law. He and Kate, 42, are also said to have stayed there when George was born.
It’s no surprise that William and “second mother” Carole, 69, have formed a bond over the years. Kate and Carole in 2017
The Prince is also close to his wife’s parents due to their united commitment to Kate’s happiness and safety.
As reported by Mirrorauthor Jennie Bond earlier this year told OK that Omid Scobie’s Endgame “attacks” made William feel “guilty and angry because he promised Kate’s parents that he would protect and care for her.”
“Omid Scobie’s attacks were cruel, so William will feel guilty because all he has done is fall in love with someone who turned out to be a future king,” she said.
“Obviously this comes with a lot of baggage: it is a unique and different life for which you have to have a very thick skin.”
William also found a mother figure in Carole, and he and Kate relied on her support after his brother Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the UK, a source said. Sun in 2020.
They said: “William’s in-laws have become like second parents and Carole is almost a Diana-type mother.”
The source added that William and Kate visited Berkshire “quite a few” times after the Sussexes left.
The Prince is also close to his wife’s parents due to their united commitment to Kate’s happiness and safety. Carole and Michael in 2022
Recently, the couple were reportedly seen on a ‘low-key’ pub outing in Norfolk, as the Princess of Wales was thought to have stayed home. William in 2020
The Prince and Princess of Wales will also likely rely on their in-laws while Kate, who recently spoke openly about her cancer diagnosis, undergoes treatment.
Her loving parents may have doted on her after she left the hospital following surgery in January.
A few weeks later, Kate’s mother was photographed behind the wheel of a car driving her daughter, who was photographed for the first time in two months since January, around Windsor Castle.
And the loving mother is by her daughter’s side as she focuses on her health.
speaking to The independent Last month, a source close to the Middletons said: ‘Carole has been the driving force that has kept the family together with minimum fuss and maximum modesty.
“She transported and picked up George, Louis and Charlotte, took them to school sports games and provided endless support. She has been a true Mary Poppins-like figure.
“She has come to the rescue, provided peace of mind and been a rock for Catherine and William as they come to terms with the news.”
It comes as William was allegedly spotted on a ‘low-key’ pub outing in Norfolk with his mother-in-law, as his wife apparently stayed home.
“A client tells me: ‘Everything was very discreet, without much fanfare. She just walked in and walked through the pub. He seemed to be with Carole Middleton,” the WhatsNew2Day’s Richard Eden wrote in today’s paper.
“There was no sign of Catherine, who is being treated for an undisclosed form of cancer.”
Carole has also been present as a supportive grandmother and very involved with William and Kate’s children. In the photo, Princess Charlotte’s baptism in 2015.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will also likely rely on their in-laws while Kate, who recently spoke openly about her cancer diagnosis, undergoes treatment. The Middletons in the photo from William and Kate’s wedding day
Kate is known to be close to her mother. She is pictured with Carole in London while shopping years ago.
Carole has taken a hands-on approach with her children. She is pictured with Kate as the couple enjoys a walk in 2006.
Pictured: William and Kate with George and Charlotte, followed by Carole, James and Michael Middleton in 2016.
King Charles, Queen Camilla and Kate’s parents photographed smiling at William and Kate with George in 2015
Carole has reportedly been supporting her daughter during her recovery at her home in Windsor, and the princess will step back from royal duties until clear return for your medical equipment.
The Prince broke his silence on social media following the tragic news of his wife’s cancer diagnosis just on Wednesday, paying tribute to English lioness Rachel Daly after she announced her retirement.
daIn a statement shared on the Instagram account run by the Prince and Princess of Wales, he said: ‘Thank you for so many unforgettable performances with the Lionesses, Rachel Daly.’
“There are a lot more goals for Villa now,” he joked, with Rachel now focused solely on her role as Aston Villa’s number 9.
The family has kept a low profile in recent weeks as the Princess of Wales takes time to recover amid rounds of “preventive” chemotherapy to stop the disease.
Prince William, who has not been seen publicly since his wife’s announcement, is not expected to resume his public duties until his children return to school after the holidays.
In an emotional video message at the end of March announcing the news, the princess said it had been “an incredibly tough couple of months” for her family, but that she was “doing well and getting stronger every day.”
He added: “My job has always brought me a deep sense of joy and I hope to return when I can, but for now I must focus on making a full recovery.”