How Kate Middleton Safely Navigated Her Early Years in the Royal Family One of the hardest feats of all is being one of the most photographed people in the world, yet still being able to lead a completely private life. And Kate Middleton appears to have mastered this art by using a wonderfully clever method.
Former royal biographer, Catherine Mayer, believes that it’s down to Kate’s “enigmatic” way of conducting herself in her early years as a member of the royal family, that she seamlessly navigated the transition into royalty.
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A Right Royal Podcast, Mayer commented on how well the Princess of Wales has adjusted since tying the knot with Prince William back in 2011, saying: “She has done such a clever job of finding a way to adapt to the institution – that doesn’t mean that I think she has it easy. ” It is said that one of the keys to surviving royal life is to know exactly how little to reveal.
Instead of airing all her emotions or personal dramas in public or private, Kate has relied heavily on maintaining an air of mystery surrounding her and so, hasn’t provided journalists with many stories over the years – this acts as a strong defense system both for her well-being, and the health of the Institution itself. “She has created some very strong defences around her, through her approach and through what little she reveals,” Mayer explained.
Another significant element of Kate and William’s plan, is the circles that the Prince and Princess of Wales keep.
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They’ve always made sure they have a trusted group of close friends around them who know when to keep their mouth shut – and in turn this has allowed them to protect the family’s privacy. “She and William have chosen a group of friends who do no media,” the royal writer added, “They are carving out a very private life in the public eye which is an enormously difficult thing to do.”