It’s been almost 2 years since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle left the British monarchy in the hope of a more fulfilling life in California. If their departure greatly shook the Crown, it also touched Prince William and Kate Middleton in the heart, they who were so close to Prince Harry and who did their best to integrate his American actress into the royal family. Although shaken, the Cambridge would have emerged even more united from this family ordeal scrutinized by the media.
The new issue of the American magazine People is dedicated to the Duchess of Cambridge, on the occasion of her 40th birthday, which she will celebrate on January 9th. Testimonials from friends in support, the magazine looks back on the impact that the departure of the Sussexes had and the accusations of racism and mistreatment they then made on American television. A source reports that Kate was “very, very upset about it all“. A friend adds:”Everything with Harry and Meghan was extremely stressful, but on the contrary, it brought them closer together [elle et William]. She was upset because [William] was so upset. Seeing her husband so distraught was difficult. “
Still according to this relative, the Duchess of Cambridge would have a “great inner strength“. The mother of George, Charlotte and Louis (8, 6 and 3 years old) also showed her steadfast calm last month, during a visit to a school. Asked about the Sussexes by a as a child, she just answered: “What else ?“A source close to the palace claimed that Kate Middleton was”more and more impressive as time goes by“and move closer to her future role as Queen Consort.”She is a focused and professional woman. “
A new Christmas without the Sussexes
Also invested in the Royal Foundation, Kate Middleton will shine on English television on December 24, with the broadcast of her charity Christmas concert recorded recently at Westminster Abbey. The Briton then unsheathed a new Christmas sweater as kitsch as it was expensive. But above all, she was able to count on the presence and support of the Middleton family, (almost) reunited in full force.
If the traditional lunch of the royal family in Buckingham has just been canceled due to the resumption of the epidemic, the clan should meet soon in Sandringham to spend the holidays with Queen Elizabeth. Even if it will be her first Christmas without Prince Philip, the sovereign will, once again, have to do without Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and their two young children, since they would have no intention of return to the UK for the end of the year. However, Kate Middleton and William would have planned to send some gifts to Archie and Lilibet (2 years and 6 months).