Kate Middleton might not have grown up knowing she'd be the future Queen, but she's had nearly 20 years to prepare for the role. The Princess of Wales, who met Prince William as a student at the University of St. Andrews in 2001, married the future King on April 29, 2011. Ahead of their 14th wedding anniversary, a variety of sources who know the couple have reflected on what Prince William will be like as King—and the role that Kate will take on alongside her husband.
According to the Times, the Princess of Wales "has always seen her role as a supporting one." In fact, she's said to have looked up to the late Prince Philip, "who made an individual contribution while being very clear that his role was to support the monarch." An insider told the outlet that similar to the Duke of Edinburgh, Kate is "hugely influential behind the scenes," adding, "like the late Queen and Prince Philip, and The King and Queen, they’re a good double act."
