Kate Middleton's 'touching' move to make sure key royal remains 'fun' for George, Charlotte and Louis
04.04.2024 - 12:33
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
Kate Middleton is making sure her kids still have fun with their grandad, King Charles. Even though Kate and the King both have health problems, they are staying strong together.
The royal in laws are known to have a close relationship and Charles has said he's been in the "closest" contact with the Princess of Wales since her diagnosis. This helps them when things get tough, as children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis bring happiness too. Jennie Bond, former royal correspondent for the BBC, says this close family bond is really important - especially for rince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, reports the Mirror.
Jennie told OK! magazine: "I noticed in the King's statement of support after Kate's broadcast he said he was in the 'closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law'. I was struck by the fact that he didn't say close, but closest."
Jennie added: "There's no doubt that cancer has cemented an already strong relationship. It's very touching to think of Charles toddling down the corridor to see Kate when they were both in hospital. And it is understood that the King was left very emotional after their one-on-one lunch at Windsor Castle the day after she recorded her broadcast.
"There are so very few people in whom a senior royal can confide, certain that everything they say will be secure. I'm sure that both Charles and Kate have found it comforting to be able to discuss their emotions as well as the chemotherapy treatment and how it has made them feel."
Jennie added: "Of course Kate has her own father to turn to, so she's not looking for a father figure, but I think she has forged a genuinely affectionate relationship with Charles. And he makes no secret of the fact that he is