Kate Middleton Survives in the Royal Family By Using Queen Elizabeth’s Trick
Kate Middleton entered into her royal role upon her wedding to Prince William in 2011. However, standing in the spotlight of the House of Windsor isn’t for the faint of heart. That’s why Kate uses this trick utilized by Queen Elizabeth to survive in the royal family.
Kate Middleton models herself after Queen Elizabeth to navigate the royal family
Much ado has been made about how Kate Middleton handles her royal family role. She appears approachable while at the same time, maintaining an air of mystery.
In the book Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival, Omid Scobie goes into further detail as to how Kate navigates the difficulties of the royal spotlight. He claims she’s taken a few tips from the late Queen Elizabeth.
Scobie writes, “In our current age of oversharing, when most people snatch up the opportunity and platform to set the record straight, Kate who reportedly never looks at social media or reads newspapers, seems content as a voiceless symbol of courtly resolve, a totem of stoicism in a time of emotional overdrive.”
He continues, “This side of her most resembles Queen Elizabeth II, a woman after whom Kate has long modeled her approach to royal life. The late sovereign’s allegiance to the crown and her commitment to the stability and continuity of the monarchy.”
“Perhaps more than anything else, Kate has learned what is paramount for survival in the system. Vanishing into your role, giving away nothing, and allowing yourself to embody what the public sees in you. And with those elocution lessons, the Princess of Wales even sounds a bit like her former boss, polished, regal, and completely distant,” Scobie concludes.
The fate of the monarchy rests on Kate Middleton’s shoulders
In Endgame, Omid Scobie writes that the fate of the monarchy lies on Kate Middleton’s shoulders. He claims she has entered a more “pressurized, demanding phase of her royal life” as she continues to grow further into her expanded royal role.
He writes that while Kate has “achieved a Queen-like detachment” it will be determined whether she can maintain this as she is further pushed into the spotlight.
“Even to this day, the public knows so little about her, and we haven’t yet seen her display the gravitas and commanding power that the late Queen mustered to effortlessly,” Scobie writes.
The women both appear enigmatic. However, while the queen seemed to be unapproachable, Kate felt very familiar to royal watchers.
Perhaps that was best summarized by In Touch Weekly, who said that within the pages of Scobie’s book, he wrote Kate and Meghan Markle were encouraged by the palace to dress like the late Princess Diana. This was in the hope that the late Princess of Wales’ popularity would “rub off” on them.
How else are Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth similar?
Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton are similar in many other ways. The women lend a quiet air of dignity to the House of Windsor, as key players in the royal family’s story.
Elizabeth was known for her strong sense of family and long marriage to Prince Philip. Likewise, Kate’s marriage to Prince William reflects stability and continuity within the monarch.
Both Elizabeth and Kate endured media scrutiny and public opinion shifts. From media commentary during her early relationship with Prince William to speculation about her role, her health, and her marriage, Kate has weathered criticism with grace similar to that of William’s grandmother.
The women are adept at keeping their personal lives private despite being in the public eye. While the Queen kept her thoughts and opinions a mystery throughout her reign, Kate maintains a similar discretion, only sharing carefully curated glimpses of her family life on her social media page.
Finally, Queen Elizabeth devoted her entire life to royal duty. Similarly, Kate has embraced her role, engaging in charitable work and patronages with a sense of responsibility. She shows a quiet, consistent commitment to causes like early childhood development, and mental health.
Kate Middleton has been married to Prince William for 13 years. She overcame a cancer battle in 2024 and is slowly returning to public life after almost a year’s absence from the spotlight. The couple has three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
