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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

One Royal Experience Left Princess Kate Looking "Like a Rabbit in Headlights," According to a Former Palace Courtier

Princess Kate Middleton wears a black blazer and black top and has long wavy brunette hair featuring blonde highlights.

Prior to joining the Royal Family, Princess Kate was a regular citizen who had a relatively normal upbringing. Of course, once Prince William proposed, the Princess of Wales's life changed dramatically, and she must have been forced to undergo a huge adjustment period. According to a new book, wedding planning left Princess Kate looking "like a rabbit in headlights."

In his new book, William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, royal expert Russell Myers explored what happened prior to, and directly following, the couple's engagement. "Naturally, William was accustomed to courtiers creating a hive of activity around the big state occasions," the royal author shared. "But this was an entirely new experience for Catherine."

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