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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Prince William Has a 'Wonderful' Relationship With a Close Confidant That's Not Kate Middleton, Says Source
Amid a feud with his brother and a reported distance from his father, Prince William is finding another person to confide in and it's not his wife, Kate Middleton. During an episode of the podcast Dynasty: The Royal Family's Most Challenging Year, via Daily Mail, royal expert Katie Nicholl said William has built a 'really wonderful' relationship with Kate's father, Michael Middleton and often leans of his father-in-law in troubling times. More from SheKnows Everything To Know about Rose Hanbury's Husband, Their Relationship & His Ties to Prince William 'I know they have a close relationship, and that William will often turn to Michael for advice,' she said. 'He has a great sense of humor and I think he's someone who is a cool head in a crisis.' Micheal, often described as the quietest member of the Middleton family, is far less public than his wife, Carole Middleton, and their children, Kate, Pippa, and James. However, the family has always been known for their closeness and that bond now includes William. 'They would always stick together. They were a very tight unit and they're still the same today,' Nicholl said while her co-host, Erin Vanderhoof, added William found a sense of 'normalcy' with his in-laws that wasn't previously in his life. 'I think, as kind of a man as King Charles is, he was not necessarily the warmest, most open person,' she said. Nicholl also spoke about one of the rare insights into Michael and William's relationship that came in Michael's father-of-the-bride speech at William and Kate's 2011 wedding. 'I always remember his father-of-the-bride speech on the wedding day and how he had everyone at the tables just in fits of laughter when he was recounting the story of William, who was training at the time as a helicopter pilot, buzzing in on the Middleton family home and sweeping in on his helicopter,' she said. 'Obviously, as a father, thinking, 'What on earth is going on here?' while simultaneously realizing this was the future king of England really courting his daughter in a pretty spectacular way.' Best of SheKnows 13 Famous Women You Totally Forgot Elvis Dated Celebrities Who Died Tragically Young: Kelley Mack, Lucy Markovic, & More Our Favorite Photos of Dazzling Couple JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Prince William confides in this unexpected family member when he needs advice
Prince William reportedly confides in this unexpected family member when he's in need of advice. Royal biographer Katie Nicholl revealed in the podcast Dynasty that the Princess of Wales' father Michael Middleton is someone that William will often turn to in stressful situations, explaining 'I know they have a close relationship, and that William will often turn to Michael for advice.' According to Nicholl, Michael has 'a cool head in a crisis … [and] has a great sense of humour.' In her book William and Harry, Nicholl wrote that 'Michael is a man of fewer words, but you can tell he adores his family. He always sits at the head of the table, and you can see his delight as he listens to his children chat about their recent adventures.' Although it's claimed that William will often refer to his father-in-law as Mike, he has also been known to call him Dad. Video transcript Prince William reportedly confides in this unexpected family member when he's in need of advice. Royal biographer Katie Nicholl revealed in the podcast Dynasty that the Princess of Wales's father, Michael Middleton, is someone that William will often turn to in stressful situations. Explaining, I know they have a close relationship and that William will often turn to Michael for advice. Michael has a cool head in a crisis. And has a great sense of humour. In her book, William and Harry, Nicholl wrote that although Michael is a man of fewer words, you can tell he adores his family. He always sits at the head of the table, and you can see his delight as he listens to his children chat about their recent adventures. It's been claimed that William will often refer to his father-in-law as Mike, but he has also been known to affectionately call him dad.
Yahoo
05-08-2025
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Kate Middleton's Parents' Futures Revealed Amid Speculation Over What Their Titles Will Be Once She Becomes Queen
Kate Middleton's parents have always been super supportive of their daughter. Now that William's closer to the throne, Carole and Michael Middleton might be getting a special perk. While royal titles for the monarch's spouse's parents aren't usually a thing in the royal family, The Daily Mail argued that Carole and Michael should take on the title of Earl and Countess of Bucklebury, where the family lives. The gossip site also noted that 'the only other non-titled grandpa in the past millennium, the father of Edward IV's wife Elizabeth, also had an earldom bestowed on him.' The site also said recently that the act would be more likely when William becomes King. However, royal experts say that they're unlikely to get royal titles in their future because they are reserved for those who are born or marry into the royal family. More from StyleCaster Charles 'Fuming' Over William & Kate's Plans to Move After His Relationship With Harry Ended Over the Same Reason Camilla Reportedly Making Last-Ditch Effort to Stay in William's Good Graces After Reports She'll Lose Her Title Once He Becomes King It would be likely that Kate would make her mother and her sister Pippa her companions, also known as Ladies-in-Waiting. Queen Consort Camilla has made six people close to her ladies-in-waiting that she calls 'companions.' When Kate becomes Queen Consort, it's likely that she will do the same. Another option is that her parents will be given a Dame/Sir title. One of Camilla's Lady-in-Waiting, Sarah Troughton was given a Royal Victorian Order in 2025 for service to the Nicholl, the royal correspondent for Vanity Fair, said on The Sun's 'Royal Exclusive' that Carole and Michael have been such a great additions to the family. 'The Middletons have been very, very welcomed into the royal fold.' She continued, 'They have a very close relationship, and they had a lovely relationship with the late Queen.' When Kate was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, she helped out her daughter in private. 'Carole has always been a rock for Kate, especially this past year — she's been amazing,' royal expert and author Ingrid Seward, told HELLO! 'I have met her a couple of times and the word that keeps coming back to me is 'strength.' I imagine her as a sort of pioneer woman driving a wagon with a rifle at her feet, and three children in the back, fighting off any enemy. Basically, that's what she's been doing all her life, isn't it?' Carole is also close to the Prince and Princess of Wales' children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7. 'I want to run down the hills, climb the trees and go through the tunnel at the playground,' she told Good Housekeeping. 'As long as I am able to, that's what I'll be doing. I cook with them, I muck around dancing, we go on bike rides.' Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
07-07-2025
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- Daily Mail
Carole and Michael Middleton don Wimbledon chic as they arrive at the tennis tournament
Carole and Michael Middleton were among today's smartly dressed attendees at Wimbledon as they attended the eighth day of the tennis championships. The Princess of Wales 's parents were seen arriving at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club grounds in London this morning, ready to watch a day of fast-paced action. Kate, 43, herself always a style icon at the games, is yet to attend this year's tournament. As the Daily Mail's Rebecca English reported last month, it is 'very likely' that the Princess will attend this year's tournament in her role as royal patron of the tennis club. Today, Carole, 70, and Mike perfectly embraced Wimbledon chic with neutral tones, as Carol spotted a full-length striped dress, paired with sandals and a white bag. Michael, 76, meanwhile wore a smart suit with a blue shirt as a pop of colour. The Princess of Wales's parents were seen arriving at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club grounds in London this morning Their appearance comes after Carole enjoyed a sweltering hot day at Royal Ascot last month - despite her eldest daughter deciding not to make an appearance at the event. Dressed in a stunning yellow lace frock, 70-year-old Carole channelled Molly-Mae Hague in her racing outfit from ME + EM as she chatted with her son-in-law, Prince William. Meanwhile the Princess of Wales, who had been widely tipped to attend the races on the same day, appeared to have pulled out of her appearance at the last minute. Carole appeared in good spirits despite her daughter's absence; instead enjoying some banter with the Prince of Wales and exploring the racecourse with her son James's wife, Alizee Thevenet. Racegoers had been hoping to see the Princess after the Prince of Wales was named as one of the figures awarding race prizes during the second day of the meet. Ascot officials had confirmed at 12pm that the Princess was due to be in the second carriage in the royal procession with William, in a published carriage list. But less than half an hour later, Kensington Palace confirmed just before 12.30pm that Kate would not be attending - and a revised carriage list was published by Ascot. The Royal Ascot carriage list was published at 12pm with Kate included (left), then a revised version was issued just after 12.30pm (right) when it was announced she would not attend Kate was said to be 'disappointed' at not attending the famous social and sporting occasion in Berkshire with her husband Prince William and the King and Queen, and is aiming to 'find the right balance' as she returns to engagements following treatment for cancer. She has since returned to public-facing duties and opened up about her 'really difficult' cancer recovery on a visit to Colchester Hospital last week. Kate's cancer recovery video released in September highlighted how important her parents have been to her recovery. It featured clips of her parents Michael and Carole Middleton playing cards with the couple and their three children, suggesting that the extended family had also played an important role in helping the Wales through their difficult time.
Daily Mail
23-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
Peek inside William's inner circle: How Kate Middleton's 'quiet' father became the Prince's secret advisor
He may have once been described as the 'quietest member of the Middleton family', but this didn't stop him from receiving a standing ovation for his speech at his daughter's wedding. Michael Middleton, the father of Catherine, the Princess of Wales, turns 76 today and, as is his nature, is likely to celebrate quietly, away from the public eye. While Michael and Kate's mother, Carole, generally maintain a low profile, the public has occasionally been granted glimpses into their lives. Katie Nicholl, a former royal correspondent for the Mail on Sunday, wrote in her book, William and Harry, that Michael and Carole met while they were working for British Airways as ground crew. 'Carole is a go-getter who knows what she wants and usually gets it. 'Yes, she likes the fine things in life, but she and Michael have worked hard to get them. 'When they dine in Mustique and she hears a plane coming into land, she puts on her best air hostess voice and announces the flight name and landing time - it's very funny. 'Michael is a man of fewer words, but you can tell he adores his family,' she wrote. 'He always sits at the head of the table and you can see his delight as he listens to his children chat about their recent adventures.' Carole established Party Pieces, a company making party bags in 1987, and by 1995 was managed by both Michael and Carole. The Middletons' business was successful at that time though later collapsed. Along with trust funds inherited by Michael from his aristocrat grandmother, Olive Christiana Middleton, the business enabled the family to continue the Middleton family tradition of sending their children to board at independent schools. All three children were sent to St Andrew's School, Pangbourne, and both daughters were sent to Downe House School, a girls' boarding school in Cold Ash, and Marlborough College, in Wiltshire. The British press created the term Upper Middleton Class to describe the family's social position. During an episode of the podcast Dynasty: The Royal Family 's Most Challenging Year, Nicholl described Michael as a 'really wonderful' father-in-law to William. 'I know they have a close relationship, and that William will often turn to Michael for advice,' she said. 'He has a great sense of humour and I think he's someone who is a cool head in a crisis.' Michael has rarely spoken publicly about his son-in-law, William, but royal observers caught a glimpse of their relationship in his speech at his daughter's wedding. Nicholl said: 'I always remember his father-of-the-bride speech on the wedding day and how he had everyone at the tables just in fits of laughter when he was recounting the story of William, who was training at the time as a helicopter pilot, buzzing in on the Middleton family home and sweeping in on his helicopter,' she said. 'Obviously, as a father, thinking, "What on earth is going on here?" while simultaneously realising this was the future king of England really courting his daughter in a pretty spectacular way.' Michael also delivered an emotive speech for his youngest daughter, Pippa, on her wedding day in 2017. Nicholl added that the closeness of the Middletons led to jokes among royal correspondents. 'They would always stick together. They were a very tight unit and they're still the same today.' Nicholl's co-host Erin Vanderhoof added that the Middletons had given Prince William 'a normalcy' that was previously lacking in his life. 'I think, as kind of a man as King Charles is, he was not necessarily the warmest, most open person,' she said. Speaking of the father of the bride's speech at Kate's wedding, one guest said: 'Mike's speech was all about Kate, and he did very, very well - what a difficult speech to do, but it was very well delivered. 'He talked about her childhood, how the couple met and what a wonderful couple they make.' At the royal wedding, Michael told guests: 'Today was everything I had hoped for and I'm thrilled that equality ruled the day. 'Everybody appears as equal and our two families joining together has been an easy process. 'I thank the Royal Family for welcoming us as easily as they have.' And this wasn't the only time we got a glimpse at William's close relationship with his father-in-law. On the day of William and Kate's wedding, Michael held his daughter's arm as she walked towards her husband-to-be and future King. 'We're supposed to have just a small family affair,' William joked to his father-in-law, Nicholl wrote in her 2013 book, Kate: The Future Queen. The day was a grand celebration and certainly not a 'small family affair' as William had quipped. William's joke perhaps suited his nervous father-in-law's sense of humour as in less formal settings, he is reportedly known to enjoy making people laugh. 'My father has developed this funny tradition of surprising us at some point by appearing in fancy dress,' Michael's daughter, Pippa Middleton, previously told The Spectator. 'He buys a new costume each year and typically gets a bit carried away. A couple of Christmases ago, he appeared in an inflatable sumo outfit.' Writing for Vanity Fair in April 2011, Nicholl wrote: 'He affectionately calls Kate's father Mike and on occasion Dad. 'Because they do everything together, friends call them the En Masse Middletons. 'They are a close knit family, which is one of the reasons William loves spending time with them and has joined his future in-laws on several trips.' A friend of the family told the author: 'William loves his holidays with the Middletons because they are so relaxed. The official christening photo of Prince George photographed in the Morning Room at Clarence House in London on October 23, 2013 'He's always saying how much fun Carole is. She's very young in spirit and a great entertainer.' Nicholl said the Middletons surround themselves with a 'very loyal circle of friends' who they trust not to divulge secrets about the Wales' family, which is why not much is known about what goes on behind closed doors. However, she revealed Michael and the rest of the family had been on hand to help out during Kate's cancer recovery. 'They've been an anchor for her, more so now than ever before.'
