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The royal family has been under a great deal of scrutiny in recent years, from the scandal surrounding Prince Andrew to the media circus that follows Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. Still, one family member has been able to rise above the fray, and that is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

The wife of Prince William has remained one of the public’s most beloved royal family members for years, and even in these controversial times, she continually displays grace under pressure. It is her dignified bearing, in part, that has reportedly led Queen Elizabeth to lean on Kate more than ever.

According to a recent report, not only does the queen trust Middleton, but the younger woman turns to the queen whenever she has a pressing question or needs advice.

Kate Middleton is one of the most popular royals

Kate Middleton, looking off camera, laughing
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Kate was very popular with the public from the moment she started dating Prince William. Fans and members of the press couldn’t get enough of the beautiful brunette with the beaming smile, and even though she did endure some negative headlines prior to her engagement to Prince William (with some media outlets dubbing her “waity Katie” because of their long romance) she ultimately overcame it all.

After her marriage to Prince William, Kate remained in the spotlight, working hard at her royal duties and never hesitating to get her hands dirty if the occasion called for it. These days, Kate and Prince William have three young children. Although Kate is busier than ever, she has retained her title as a public favorite. 

Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton have a close relationship

It is no surprise that Queen Elizabeth and Kate have, according to reports, a very close relationship that has blossomed over the years into an enduring friendship. Some reports state that Queen Elizabeth admires how Kate has retained her strong family values and always presents herself with dignity and grace, no matter how difficult the situation might be. 

Many believe that Kate is Queen Elizabeth’s strongest hope for the future of the royal family. After all, Prince William might be the one to inherit the crown, but Kate is raising Prince George, the young boy who will eventually take over for Prince William, many years down the road.

Clearly, Kate has a lot of pressure to deal with on a daily basis. However, a recent report claims that Kate doesn’t just internalize her stress. Rather, she turns to one surprising source to help her deal with problems and answer difficult dilemmas. 

Queen Elizabeth is Kate Middleton’s ‘go-to advisor’

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According to a recent report, even Queen Elizabeth is feeling the pressure in days of late. After all, the monarch is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic as well as the negative press caused by Prince Harry and Meghan’s controversial exit.

Still, sources claim that Queen Elizabeth is relying on Prince William and Kate a great deal and that she has actually become Middleton’s unofficial confidante. 

“Her Majesty sees the Cambridges as the future of the monarchy and trusts Kate and William’s judgment implicitly,” the source stated. “Kate asks for advice about speeches she’s due to make, whom she can depend on most within the palace and protocol dos and don’ts. The queen’s more than happy to impart her wisdom — she’s proud to be Catherine’s go-to adviser about royal life.”

At this point in time, Kate is definitely a pro at handling herself in public. Still, when she does have questions, she couldn’t ask for a better adviser than the queen herself.