Why Kate and William are so successful as a couple
Kate and William have been married for eight years. And their relationship has long been considered a success story. Most of all, thanks to a perfect team effort. At least in the background.
It was the dream wedding on April 29, 2011, when Prince William and the middle-class Kate Middleton tied the knot. But it was also the start of a success story that is second to none. Meanwhile, William and Catherine, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, are hugely popular with the people. And also have more and more influence.
At first glance, this success is based on a more traditional understanding of marriage. For eight and a half years now, Kate has mostly let her husband go first while she supports him. "Some people might say that it is an old-fashioned marriage, but it seems to work," Gala.de quoted a friend of the couple from the "People" magazine.
"You sign and deliver"
Ultimately, however, Kate and William, both 37, often simply have little choice but to live this “old-fashioned marriage” in public: if only because of Prince William's job. One day he will be King of Great Britain. At his side, Kate not only serves the people, but also the future king, i.e. her husband. A situation that she seems to have come to terms with, as a source told People.
"She knows the importance of the institution and the role it has to play," the insider is quoted as saying. “She also knows that when you become a member of the royal family, you basically sign a contract. You sign and deliver. "
More and more official tasks
Kate also interprets her role very pragmatically - and knows exactly how she can exert influence despite the tight chains of the monarchy. She is passionate about charitable projects, for example early childhood education. Or the mental health of children.
In this context, she also realized the garden project “Back to Nature” in 2019, with which she wants to convince families to “go out into nature and spend valuable time together”, as she told the BBC at the time.
THE DUCHESS HAS A GREEN THUMB
Kate is playing in the garden with her family
Queen Elizabeth II also paid her great respect for this commitment. Either way, the Queen seems to be very fond of Kate. She now gives her grandson's wife more and more official duties. Which also increases Kate's influence.
Trudeau was deeply impressed
At the same time, Kate meets important decision-makers at William's side - and is known for expressing her own opinion. Just behind the scenes.
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of NATO, for example, when around 29 heads of state came to London, Duchess Catherine was seen in animated conversation with some of the heads of state. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is said to have been deeply impressed by the mother of three, according to the “Gala”.
Team performance counts
No wonder, then, that Kate was voted one of the 100 most influential personalities by Time Magazine in 2013. Accordingly, everything in the background will not always be as old-fashioned as it may sometimes appear in public. At second glance, however, that is exactly what is likely to be the main factor behind the “Kate and William” successful model. The team effort.
“They complement each other perfectly”, the insider confirms to “People”. And Gala.de quotes the couple's friend from the US magazine: "They have different roles, but as a team they work well together."
