Prince William has whittled his diary down to nothing to stay home; and preening useless glob Prince Andrew managed to land a starring role at the memorial service of King Constantine of the Hellenes. Princess Kate wrote: “Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. C.” A person wrote on X: “Ohhh my days, I’m absolutely delighted to see this lovely photo of our beautiful Princess Catherine, and the children looking so good. It warms my heart so much, thank you for looking after and protecting them all so well from the vultures that have been so cruel William.”
Kate the Princess of Wales is recuperating after undergoing abdominal surgery, taking at least three, but possibly up to six, months off; the internet has gone off the deep end, adamant some vast conspiracy is afoot thus sparking much hand-wringing about how much the Waleses should be saying and privacy.
While today’s portrait was the first official image released by the royal family, a paparazzo snapped a pic of the princess with her mother, Carole Middleton, at Windsor last week. Royal fans have all been pointing out how Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis has grown up as a new photo of them with their mum Catherine was released to mark Mother’s Day today.
A Queen’s Support: Unlike some portrayals of palace life, Kate wasn’t thrown into the deep end. Queen Elizabeth, aware of Kate’s future role, took a keen interest in preparing her. This mentorship wasn’t formal pronouncements, but a subtler guidance.
Leading by Example: The Queen, a seasoned monarch, likely provided invaluable advice on navigating public life, handling media scrutiny, and representing the monarchy with grace. Kate and William, observers believe, seemed to model themselves after the Queen and Prince Philip’s long-lasting marriage.
Shared Experiences: A special bond emerged, strengthened by shared experiences. Both women became mothers to young children at a similar stage in their royal journeys. The Queen, with her own brood of four, could likely empathize with Kate’s challenges and offer support.
The Value of Tea and Proximity: Living at Kensington Palace, close to Buckingham Palace, facilitated their connection. Afternoon tea sessions became a chance for the Queen to impart wisdom and for Kate to learn from a living legend.
A Legacy of Mentorship: Queen Elizabeth’s quiet mentorship has undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping Kate into the capable royal she is today. Kate’s poise, dedication, and connection with the public owe a debt to the Queen’s wisdom and guidance.
