Not Kate Middleton: The woman William turned to during the difficult time in his marriage

A new book by royal author Robert Jobson reveals the special bond between Prince William and his mother-in-law, Carole Middleton, during Kate's cancer treatment. Carole served as an emotional anchor for William, taking him to the local pub for open conversations, and providing a stable support for him and the grandchildren. The deep connection raises questions about the future status of the Middleton family in the monarchy.

A new book by royal author Robert Jobson sheds light on the special bond between Prince William and his 71-year-old mother-in-law, Carole Middleton. According to Jobson, in an interview with Hello! magazine, Carole was a rock for William during the difficult period when his wife Kate was diagnosed with and treated for cancer. Jobson described how Carole took William to the local pub for open conversations, calling her a "rock" and a "wise head." The warm relationship between William and the Middleton family has been known for years, and he even preferred to spend Christmas 2011 at their estate in Bucklebury over royal palaces. The bond became visible at the 2024 Royal Ascot, when William helped Carole steady herself after her heel got stuck in the grass. Royal commentators, including Sarah Vine and Jake Royston, raised the possibility that William might in the future grant Carole and her husband Michael an official role in the monarchy, given their significant influence on the family.