Prince William Turns to Kate Middleton’s Parents for Support Amid Tensions with King Charles
Prince William has found a crucial source of support in Kate Middleton’s parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, as he faces ongoing tensions with King Charles.
According to royal commentator Robert Jobson, the Prince of Wales has leaned heavily on his in-laws amid a contentious dispute over family helicopter use.
Jobson’s new book, Catherine, Princess of Wales, reveals that William’s relationship with the Middletons has grown even stronger following Kate’s cancer diagnosis.
The close bond between William and Kate’s parents is well-documented, with Jobson noting that William considers Carole and Michael Middleton to be like a second set of parents.
“William was given another family with Carole and Michael Middleton from a very early age,” Jobson writes. “I think he counts on Carole and Michael very much as his second mum and dad, really.”
The book also highlights how the Middletons have been a source of support for William, who, like his brother Prince Harry, has struggled with the loss of their mother, Princess Diana.
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The couple’s support has been particularly significant as William navigates his complex relationship with King Charles.
The ongoing clash with the monarch centers around William’s refusal to adhere to his father’s advice concerning royal protocols, including those related to helicopter use.
This stubbornness has reportedly led to disagreements over the management of royal succession and other key matters.
Jobson’s account sheds light on the deepening divide within the royal family and underscores the importance of the Middleton family in William’s life during this period of strain.
