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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Amy Mackelden

Queen Elizabeth Took Time to Get to Know Princess Kate "As a Person," Says Royal Author

Queen Elizabeth and Kate Middleton watch a flypast from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 2, 2022 in London, England.

In recent years, Princess Kate has taken on a crucial role within the Royal Family, particularly as she will one day be Queen. According to one royal expert, the late Queen Elizabeth II was a big fan of the Princess of Wales and embraced Prince William's wife from the very beginning.

In an interview with the Mirror to promote his new book, William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, Russell Myers revealed how Princess Kate's close bond with Queen Elizabeth first started. "Right from the off, The Queen was really interested in Catherine as a person, and really interested in being able to support her and mentor her as well," Myers told the outlet.

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