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Royal author Phil Dampier described Kate’s mother as a “power behind the throne”. Mr Dampier added that Carole, 66, is a “stabilising and supportive force in the background” for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as looking after Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
The royal expert also said Carole is a “very strong woman” after working her way up from a “humble background” and establishing the Middleton’s family business Party Pieces.
Mr Dampier told The Sun: “Carole is a very strong woman who comes from quite a humble background, and the fact that she has worked herself up with a successful business has given her a backbone of steel.
“Kate turns to her for advice and comfort all the time and she spends a lot of time with William and Kate’s three children.
“Carole will be a stabilising and supportive force in the background, looking after the kids when needs be but also just being there for them.
“Carole is very much a power behind the throne and her influence is immense.”
The Middletons are known to be a very tight-knit family.
Royal author Katie Nicholl previously described Carole and Michael as an “anchor” for William and Kate.
She said the Duke of Cambridge, who is second in line to the throne, “has always loved spending time” with his parents-in-law.
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“William has always loved spending time with all the Middletons as it’s his escapism.
“He’s close to Carole and Michael and always insisted the royal family treat them well, which the Queen has done.
“She welcomed them with open arms.
“William has found weekends away with them so relaxing.
“It’s a close-knit family and more than anything, they’re very normal.
“It’s the family dynamic he wished he’d had growing up and it’s how he’s trying to raise his own kids.”
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