Even before her health issues, Kate Middleton decided that she would be a royal doing things on her own terms, even if it meant rattling a few ancient traditions and standing up to her elders.
According to a new book, Princess Kate had an impressive meeting with King Charles III in which she laid out some of the rules for her to immerse herself in the role of working royal.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, was aware that the monarchy dictated that women put their duties above all else. She fearlessly informed King Charles of her decision to prioritize motherhood.
Middleton made a firm commitment to always prioritize the happiness and education of her three children — Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Princess Kate expressed her determination to balance her royal job and motherhood, emphasizing that while she can always correct a mistake at work, she has only one chance to get it right with her children, and she is not willing to miss it.
Royal author Robert Jobson said to HELLO! in a recent interview that she would not be rushed into projects and engagements that were not meaningful to her.
The expert stated: “With her children, she made it very clear to both the late Queen and to the Prince of Wales, as he was –- now The King –- that she’s not going to be rushed into doing things that she doesn’t necessarily want to do.”
He continued: “I think she realizes that she only has one shot at this. She has three young children, and they must come first.”
At first, King Charles was somewhat destabilized and highly irritated by the princess’s demands because, as Queen Camilla, Prince Harry, and Prince William have confirmed, he is a workaholic who barely sees his family.
The King was also impressed with this young woman’s willingness to speak up and demand what was suitable for her and her family.
And she has been doing just that — prioritizing her children, ensuring they have a happy childhood away from the cameras, and preparing them for extraordinary lives of service or careers.
As Middtelon is battling cancer, she has been fighting more than ever to be with her children and be their teacher on subjects not taught in school — such as respect, determination, empathy, forgiveness, and patience.
Middleton has changed King Charles on this important matter — he has reworked his schedule to see his grandchildren.
The ailing King has been making memories with at least three grandchildren thanks to Middleton’s fierceness to get on his nerves and not waver.
