King Charles‘s fondness for his “beloved daughter-in-law” Kate Middleton has reportedly grown over the years. He seems to be dependent on the Princess of Wales. Even Middleton has reciprocated his affection publicly. However, according to sources, the endearing bond between the father-in-law and the daughter-in-law is making insiders uncomfortable.
King Charles drawing strength from Kate Middleton has palace insiders growing uneasy, says source
King Charles might have had troubled relationships with his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry. Nevertheless, he is reportedly fond of his daughter-in-law, Kate Middleton, or Catherine. While some might appreciate their bonding, for some, their affection for each other is rather disturbing.
“Charles depends on Catherine more than most realize. He values her composure, her sense of discretion, and her steadiness. He has even spoken of her as the daughter he never had,” a courtier claimed to RadarOnline.com. However, the source revealed that “such closeness isn’t coming without consequences – it stirs unease in other quarters.”
Even a senior aide seconds this statement, saying that “Charles clearly draws strength from Catherine.” One of the main reasons for their bonding is the way Middleton “has handled the demands of royal duty.” Her demeanour has “won” the monarch’s “lasting admiration.” “But her growing influence inside the palace is obvious – and that makes some people uneasy,” claimed the aide.
Even Charles has never shied away from showing his affection for Middleton in public. During a 2023 state banquet speech in Kenya, the king noted that it was in the same country where his eldest son, William, “proposed to his wife, now my beloved daughter-in-law.”
While the royal family dynamics are at play, the Princess of Wales “now sits at the heart of three key relationships – with William, with the King, and with the Queen.” But, “alongside the respect Kate commands, there’s also jealousy and unease,” a palace insider said, adding that “when one figure becomes so close to the king, it doesn’t go unnoticed.”
Originally reported by Parul Singh on Reality Tea.
