Prince William and Kate Middleton are filling a big void in the British Royal Family with aplomb and grace. The couple seems to have the full trust and backing of the reigning monarch.
Prince William and Kate Middleton take over for Queen Elizabeth.
As 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II continues to recuperate after a health scare, the two royals have shown the world that they have what it takes to carry the mantle.
The COVID-19 pandemic also played a part in the Queen’s retreat. William and Kate bring a glamorous touch to the table after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle decided to renounce their duties as working members of the royal family.
Observers say that Kate and William have been especially efficient in recent weeks with the holiday season that is already underway.
The #TogetherAtChristmas service has concluded, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are entertained by a choir singing carols as they leave the Abbey.
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— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) December 8, 2021
Experts say the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are not only taking the lead, but they are also serving as a bridge to the next generation.
Duchess Kate hosted the “Together At Christmas” event, Christmas carol service at Westminster, and she did her job with a lot of ease. Leona Lewis and Ellie Goulding performed at the gathering.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Princess Eugenie, Princess Eugenie, and Zara Tindall were present as William’s wife delivered a message of hope.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive at the Abbey for tonight’s #TogetherAtChristmas carol service. pic.twitter.com/9jaWtvXEdN
— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) December 8, 2021
William and Kate bring the British Monarchy to a new generation.
While there has been no official passing of the torch between the different royal generations, the Cambridges are showing the way forward for the monarchy.
Royal expert Dickie Arbiter told the Daily Mail: “It’s the third generation taking the lead – we’re living in a time, the Cambridge’s are the bridge within the monarchy. The carol service was Kate’s idea – but it’s one way for other members of the royal family, who have all been involved in one way or another on the Covid front, to come together and say thank you.”
The British journalist continued: “Whether through their own charities, individuals, Zoom calls with nurses or health workers, etc, this was a way of the family coming together to say thanks. It was very much the Duchess of Cambridge’s initiative, who works very closely together with the Duke. It was almost a joint project with the Duchess taking the lead.”
The commentator added: “The royal family were at the forefront of thanking people who have done exceptional work in the community. We’re living in a society where a lot relies on volunteers – and during Covid- one thing the royal family can do is bring people together to say thank you.”
The public speaker then praised the couple as a unique bridge to the future and also stated: “Young people know who the queen is, but they can’t quite attune with someone so distant in terms of the age gap. When you have people like the Cambridges, they act as a bridge between the young people and older generation.”
William and Kate release Christmas card with a nod to her childhood.
This week, the reactions to the Cambridges’ Christmas card confirm Arbiter’s statements. Supporters of the royal family were delighted with their official 2021 card.
It was a photo of William and Kate, both 39, posing with their three children — George, 8, Charlotte, 6, and Louis, 3.
The image was shot in Jordan during a secret trip in the Middle Eastern country where Kate spent a portion of her childhood. Her dad, Michael Middleton, worked there as a flight dispatcher for British Airways.
In the picture, the family opted for summer clothing that made them more accessible to the general public.
While Prince Charles also released a Christmas card that alluded to the changes brought by the pandemic, the Cambridges are the ones who got more coverage and scored points for originality.
Fans of the royal couple say that the British Monarchy is lucky to have them. They find that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, and her husband tick all the boxes that are needed at the moment.
