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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

How Carole Middleton Might Step Up to Support Princess Kate Following Previous Controversies

Carole Middleton has blonde hair and laughs while shopping with daughter Kate Middleton.

Kate Middleton found herself at the center of a major controversy on Mother's Day in 2024. After sharing a new photo of herself with her three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—the picture was removed from several photo agencies following accusations of manipulation. Princess Kate subsequently apologized, admitting she edited the photo herself, which may have led to some inaccuracies. As we approach Mother's Day 2025, royal experts are wondering how Princess Kate will handle the milestone, and whether her own mother, Carole Middleton, might play an important role.

"There's no doubt that every milestone is extra special for the prince and princess and their family as they move further from the day she was diagnosed with cancer," former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK! magazine (via the Mirror). "This Mother's Day is one they can wholeheartedly celebrate as Catherine continues her recovery looking radiant and back to her vibrant self."

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