THE Queen is a big fan of Kate Middleton as she admires her unflappable attitude, a royal insider has revealed.
The Duchess of Cambridge is said to take cues from the Queen, as she will one day step into her role after Prince William is crowned king.
It seems the mum-of-three is doing well, as a source revealed the monarch is a fan of the Duchess, despite the pair not being particularly close.
The 93-year-old is said to admire the way Kate juggles family and royal life, and was especially pleased with her recent tour to Pakistan.
A source told Vanity Fair: The Queen is a fan. Kate is unflappable.
Her mantra is very like the Queens keep calm and carry on approach in life, and she has the added benefit of making the Royal Family seem almost normal and in touch.
Kate is widely seen as relatable by the public, wearing affordable brands and shopping at stores such as The Range.
The Duchess biographer, Claudia Joseph, said its seen Kate get into the Queens good books.
She said: Shes very much the girl next door, from how she dresses to how she behaves and interacts with people on engagements.
She is likeable and relatable and that has made her very popular.
Claudia added that 2019 has been Kates year, with a number of successful engagements and her first ever TV interview.
She said the Duchess appeared happier with a new confidence about her.
The Queens approval of Kate was cemented when she bestowed her the Royal Family Order, the highest order the monarch can give a female royal, at the end of last year.
Claudia added: She has three lovely children, has been honoured by the Queen for her hard workand is really well liked not just here but around the world.
And Kate Middleton wore a pair of Princess Diana’s earrings – but gave them her own twist.
In other royal news,Charlotte Church says the Queen has no idea who she was, despite them meeting seven times previously.
We also revealedthe Queen wanted the royal children to be seated in a different roomfor Christmas lunch, claims royal biographer.
