Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s interview with Oprah took the world by storm and cast a shadow on the entire Royal Family. However, this moment was a long time coming.
Even before “Megxit,” there were seemingly constant stories about family feuds. This included feuds between Prince William and Prince Harry as well as Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle.
While everyone has been reeling from the bombshells Meghan dropped in her Oprah interview, it’s worth asking a question. How has Kate Middleton been taking this? We’ve got the full scoop on her reaction.
Keeping Prince William calm
Things were already very contentious between Harry and William before the Oprah interview. Therefore, it shouldn’t be a surprise that William was angrier than ever after the interview aired.
However, William has managed to keep that anger in check and not make any messy scenes. The reason for that is simple: the calming influence of Kate Middleton!
A source close to the family told Us Weekly that Kate has “been her husband’s pillar of strength throughout this whole ordeal.”
And more than keeping William in check, it seems like this bit of family drama may have brought the two of them closer together.
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The event brought Kate and William closer together
You wouldn’t typically expect international drama to be good for a relationship. But it seems like William and Kate are stronger than the average couple.
The same source confided to Us Weekly that “Kate’s used to all eyes being on her. Being in a strong, solid marriage to William helps. They lean on each other for support during difficult times and will talk through their problems.”
The fallout from Meghan and Harry’s interview pretty much defines “difficult times.” But William and Kate’s ability to lean on one another for support has kept them from crumbling in the face of this immense pressure.
Goodwill ambassador
It’s one thing to keep a stiff upper lip behind closed doors. But the real test of how Kate Middleton has been handling this drama is how she acts in front of the world.
And by all accounts, Kate Middleton has stepped up to take care of her usual responsibilities without missing a step. For example, Kate has been tirelessly visiting COVID-19 vaccination centers. She has also been speaking to frontline workers and generally keeping a proud demeanor while the cameras are rolling.
Ultimately, it sends a powerful message. Kate is handling her responsibilities. And all while she navigates through unwanted family drama.
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A private woman and public accusations
To better understand why Kate’s actions have been so impressive, you need to understand the impossible position she is in.
Meghan Markle talked about how the Royal Family silenced her and failed to help her with the press until she considered suicide. And she even said that one member of the family expressed concerns about the skin color of her unborn child.
Though she didn’t name any names, Meghan’s accusations implicate the entire Royal Family (though Oprah later clarified after the interview that Harry said it wasn’t his grandparents who made the racial comments).
Kate, like the rest of the Royal Family, has remained silent on the issue. As royal expert and Kate Middleton biographer Katie Nicholl told Ok Magazine, “Kate is so discreet and respects her personal life. You never hear about her falling out with anyone because she is very careful with how she treats others.”
Committed to her work
How do we know how well Kate has been handling things? Some of this info comes from Katie Nicholl’s Ok Magazine interview where she noted, “This has been a very hard few days for Kate, but she turned up and was committed to her work and duty last week.”
Nicholl’s went on, “People did notice that she appeared downcast and subdued. Behind closed doors, she has been saddened, disappointed and hurt.”
While this is very sad, it also serves to highlight the quality of Kate Middleton’s character. Even though she is experiencing profound sadness and pain, she is still fully committed to helping others out by completing her responsibilities.
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Staying strong for the children
Kate Middleton doesn’t just have one reason she needs to stay strong. In fact, she’s got three different reasons!
Her three children (Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis) look to her as a source of strength and inspiration. And according to a source who spoke to Us Magazine, Kate is particularly concerned about how the interview and its fallout may affect her children.
According to the source, “The interview was particularly difficult for Kate to digest, but she’s pulled herself together and is staying strong for the royal family and her children.”Furthermore, “Kate’s an extremely protective mother and while she’s all about open communication, George, Charlotte and Louis are still young.”
Fortunately, the source is confident that Kate will bounce back from this drama while successfully protecting her children. “The children always brighten up her day, and she always says that when she goes through a difficult time, having her family there always helps. She feels so blessed to have her kids and a loving family.”
And for the sake of that family, Kate is likely crossing her fingers that Harry and Meghan don’t do another interview anytime soon!