Princess Kate is reportedly setting aside her own worries to stand firmly beside Prince William, who is said to be going through an extremely difficult period. Royal insiders claim the Prince of Wales is in a "terrible state" as fresh family turmoil keeps piling up.
According to a report by Closer, the monarchy's image has taken a serious beating in recent months. The fallout from the Andrew scandal, the explosive tell-all accounts from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and now Earl Spencer's new memoir have all kept the royals under an uncomfortable spotlight.
What makes this latest chapter especially painful for William is that his late mother, Princess Diana, sits at the very heart of it. Sources describe the situation as his "worst nightmare", and they say there is no sign of it calming down anytime soon.
Kate, long regarded as the peacemaker of the Royal Family, is said to be his main source of strength. Insiders claim she is urging her husband to keep his composure and carry himself with dignity, while also making sure he looks after his own health.
One source told the outlet it is a wonder how Kate is coping herself, because there is an enormous amount for her to absorb too. Even so, she is reportedly putting her stress aside and focusing on what needs to be done, with William as her top priority.
Royal commentator Jennie Bond also weighed in on how the couple has handled the last few intense days. She said William and Catherine have kept their heads down, carried on with their duties and tuned out the noise. Bond added that Catherine's own battle with cancer may have helped her see past the petty "slings and arrows" of life.
Key Takeaways
- Kate Middleton is reportedly hiding her own stress to support Prince William.
- William is said to be in a "terrible state" as royal controversies keep mounting.
- The Andrew scandal, the Harry and Meghan tell-alls and Earl Spencer's memoir have all damaged the monarchy's reputation.
- Diana being at the centre of the latest drama is what makes it William's "worst nightmare".
- Kate is urging William to stay dignified and put his health first.
- Jennie Bond says the couple has kept working and ignored the noise, with Kate's cancer battle giving her perspective.
