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It's hard to imagine, but there was a time when the insiders of Buckingham Palace fretted thatKate Middleton was "too common" to get married in theRoyal family. Nearly nine years later, the woman the British tablodes nicknamed "Waity Kaity" (for datingPrince William For seven years before becoming engaged) has emerged as a brilliant star in the royal family in 2020, especially after so many reputations have been tarnished inThe scandal in prey to 2019. "Catherine has quietly and always more comfortable in growing up hisroyal role, "An initiate palace told me. At the time of so many upheavals and controversy in the family, the Duchess de Cambridge has become one of its greatest assets for its ability to be both an accessible and ambitious figure. She has becomeprincess diana without drama ".

Last year, whilePrince Andrew was effective from Royaled byQueen Elizabeth andPrince HarryandMeghan murdercaused a great headacheWith their emotional ITV interview, Kate was the central character of the family whokept calm and worn on. "She become the thing of a secret weapon in the palace," said my source. "Amongall the drama, Catherine went out and exercised his duties representing the best of the family ".

Since the birth of his third child,Prince LouisIn 2018, the Observers of Royals noted a growing confidence in Kate, as evidenced by his dizzy,a larger choice of modern wardrobe and its most attitude relaxed during the official commitments. "Catherine has never been so comfortable as the center of attention, but she has managed to overcome her shyness with authenticity and naturalness that attracts people to her especially children at official missions," the insider says. "She has a natural star quality that does not seem forced. »

Every inch of the Royal Duchess on last year his very successful Royal Tour of Pakistan with William-where she offered a moving tribute to Diana-Kate also proved very reconstable. She wasSpotted Buying Halloween Costumes In a local supermarket withPrince George andprince charlotte and would have assistedOne night outside in a London pub with parents from the school of his children.

All this certainly has not been lost on the queen, who granted his granddaughter-brother of the Royal Famous Order, the greatest honor of the monarch can give to a family member of the family. On the wedding anniversary of Kate and William in April 2018, Her Majesty did KateA Lady Cross of the Royal Order of Victoria, Which is the equivalent of a knight. Then, in December 2019, after 65 years as the boss of Charity Family Action, the Queen reigns themselves on the duchess.

"Her Majesty recognizes Catherine has all the qualities that make her a wonderful queen consort, said the initiate. "Catherine really came to his own as a senior member of the royal family and he could not arrive at a more critical moment. »

Diane Clehane is a journalist and author of New YorkImagine Diana andDiana: the secrets of his style.