Prince William and Kate Middleton.Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImageKate Middletonis ready to step into the shoes of Queen Consort.With a slimmed-down royal family — Prince Andrew quit public duty due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back as senior working royals and Queen Elizabeth has battled recent health setbacks — Kate andPrince Williamare taking on more public work than ever.A family friend tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story that it shows Kate is prepared to transition into a queen supporting her husband when the time comes.“She is ready to step into those shoes with ease and is perfect for the job,” the friend says.For more on PEOPLE’s cover story onKate Middletonand other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day.Kate is “more and more impressive as time goes on,” according to a source close to the royal household. “She is a focused and professional woman.“Kate Middleton.The Duchess of Cambridge, who will celebrate her milestone 40th birthday on January 9, recently hosted her first-everChristmas carol concertat Westminster Abbey in tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organizations across the U.K. who have supported their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.In the program for the concert, Kate wrote, “Through our separation from others, we have been reminded just how powerful human connection is to us all. Just how much we need one another. And how loving and feeling a sense of belonging to one another can provide comfort in tough times. The importance of simply being together.“Joan Black, who attended the concert in recognition of her work helping the elderly during the lockdowns, tells PEOPLE: “What she wrote was beautiful, and to bring everyone together like this is lovely. I felt she was really confident. We are doing well if that’s our future Queen.“Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!In addition to being married to a soon-to-be king, Kate also has the added pressure of raising a future monarch in eldest sonPrince George, 8. Despite their royal titles — and the helpful hand of nanny Maria Turrion Borrallo — the couple makes sure to give their three kids a normal childhood full of time outdoors, family vacations and cooking meals.Kate “runs things at home with the kids and the schedules,” says a friend. “She is hugely involved in every single part of their day.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton.Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage
Kate Middletonis ready to step into the shoes of Queen Consort.With a slimmed-down royal family — Prince Andrew quit public duty due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back as senior working royals and Queen Elizabeth has battled recent health setbacks — Kate andPrince Williamare taking on more public work than ever.A family friend tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story that it shows Kate is prepared to transition into a queen supporting her husband when the time comes.“She is ready to step into those shoes with ease and is perfect for the job,” the friend says.For more on PEOPLE’s cover story onKate Middletonand other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day.Kate is “more and more impressive as time goes on,” according to a source close to the royal household. “She is a focused and professional woman.“Kate Middleton.The Duchess of Cambridge, who will celebrate her milestone 40th birthday on January 9, recently hosted her first-everChristmas carol concertat Westminster Abbey in tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organizations across the U.K. who have supported their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.In the program for the concert, Kate wrote, “Through our separation from others, we have been reminded just how powerful human connection is to us all. Just how much we need one another. And how loving and feeling a sense of belonging to one another can provide comfort in tough times. The importance of simply being together.“Joan Black, who attended the concert in recognition of her work helping the elderly during the lockdowns, tells PEOPLE: “What she wrote was beautiful, and to bring everyone together like this is lovely. I felt she was really confident. We are doing well if that’s our future Queen.“Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!In addition to being married to a soon-to-be king, Kate also has the added pressure of raising a future monarch in eldest sonPrince George, 8. Despite their royal titles — and the helpful hand of nanny Maria Turrion Borrallo — the couple makes sure to give their three kids a normal childhood full of time outdoors, family vacations and cooking meals.Kate “runs things at home with the kids and the schedules,” says a friend. “She is hugely involved in every single part of their day.”
Kate Middletonis ready to step into the shoes of Queen Consort.
With a slimmed-down royal family — Prince Andrew quit public duty due to his ties to Jeffrey Epstein; Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back as senior working royals and Queen Elizabeth has battled recent health setbacks — Kate andPrince Williamare taking on more public work than ever.
A family friend tells PEOPLE in this week’s cover story that it shows Kate is prepared to transition into a queen supporting her husband when the time comes.
“She is ready to step into those shoes with ease and is perfect for the job,” the friend says.
For more on PEOPLE’s cover story onKate Middletonand other top stories, listen below toour daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day.
Kate is “more and more impressive as time goes on,” according to a source close to the royal household. “She is a focused and professional woman.”
Kate Middleton.
The Duchess of Cambridge, who will celebrate her milestone 40th birthday on January 9, recently hosted her first-everChristmas carol concertat Westminster Abbey in tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organizations across the U.K. who have supported their communities through the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the program for the concert, Kate wrote, “Through our separation from others, we have been reminded just how powerful human connection is to us all. Just how much we need one another. And how loving and feeling a sense of belonging to one another can provide comfort in tough times. The importance of simply being together.”
Joan Black, who attended the concert in recognition of her work helping the elderly during the lockdowns, tells PEOPLE: “What she wrote was beautiful, and to bring everyone together like this is lovely. I felt she was really confident. We are doing well if that’s our future Queen.”
Kate Middleton and Prince William.Chris Jackson/Getty
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!
In addition to being married to a soon-to-be king, Kate also has the added pressure of raising a future monarch in eldest sonPrince George, 8. Despite their royal titles — and the helpful hand of nanny Maria Turrion Borrallo — the couple makes sure to give their three kids a normal childhood full of time outdoors, family vacations and cooking meals.
Kate “runs things at home with the kids and the schedules,” says a friend. “She is hugely involved in every single part of their day.”
source: people.com
