"Kate Middleton is a natural leader" according to royal sources
"They lean on each other for support during difficult times and will talk through their problems."


"They lean on each other for support during difficult times and will talk through their problems."
The Cambridges are undoubtedly the most talked-about family in the world, with Prince William and Kate Middleton making news on the regular.
This has only increased over the past two years, from their upcoming relocation to their role elevation amid Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's controversial departure.
The two couples had been surrounded by speculation of fallouts and feuds for years, but Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey was the first time that either couple had broken their silence.
While Meghan explained how the story of her and Kate was falsely reported and twisted by the press, Prince Harry opened up about his relationship with his brother William, explaining that they are "on different paths" but "time heals all things".
"As I’ve said before, I love William to bits," Prince Harry explained in the interview. "He’s my brother. We’ve been through hell together. We have a shared experience, but we are on different paths."
Since the interview, there were reports that William was left upset by the drama and that he and Harry "have opened communication channels".
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It was reported recently that he has been leaning on Kate Middleton, with the Duchess of Cambridge described as a "pillar of strength".
"Kate is a natural leader who has a magnificent ability to remain composed, even during the most challenging situations," one source told Us Weekly.
Another added: "Kate’s used to all eyes being on her. Being in a strong, solid marriage to William helps. They lean on each other for support during difficult times and will talk through their problems. She’s been her husband’s pillar of strength throughout this whole ordeal."
We will continue to update this story.
Jenny Proudfoot is an award-winning journalist, specialising in lifestyle, culture, entertainment, international development and politics. She has worked at Marie Claire UK for seven years, rising from intern to Features Editor and is now the most published Marie Claire writer of all time. She was made a 30 under 30 award-winner last year and named a rising star in journalism by the Professional Publishers Association.
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