Prince William faces the current reality: everything depends on Kate Middleton

Charles III and his family have been at the center of media attention for decades. Charles III has the responsibility to lead and represent the crown, while his son, Prince William, also holds a relevant position. However, the person who has managed to carve out a special place for herself at the main events is Kate Middleton.

This year, as in previous occasions, Kate Middleton stands out as one of the most prominent figures of the monarchy. The event is held to celebrate Charles III's birthday. However, it is Kate Middleton who draws the attention of the media and the public for her elegance and the significance of her presence.

Kate Middleton's silent influence

María José Gómez Verdú, a protocol expert, explains that, although Trooping the Colour is dedicated to King Charles III, there is someone who "silently draws media attention," Kate. The expert highlights how, last year, her reappearance after her cancer treatment was especially significant. "It was a symbolic act that reaffirmed her role as a pillar of the renewed monarchy," Gómez Verdú says.

Kate's presence this year is also expected with great anticipation, since her role as future queen consort is increasingly essential. Kate has achieved something few manage to do, projecting a powerful image without clashing with the event. "Her restraint isn't weakness, but institutional intelligence," the expert states.

Kate fully understands that her role isn't to overshadow the king or her husband, Prince William. Her function is to complement the message of unity, serenity, and continuity. On the Buckingham balcony, her presence symbolizes the institution's stability.

An icon of style and stability

One of the reasons why Kate keeps drawing attention is her sense of style. Since her first appearance in 2011, the princess has chosen carefully designed looks that pay tribute to British tradition. Designs by Alexander McQueen, Catherine Walker, and Emilia Wickstead have become recurring at these events, establishing her as an icon of understated elegance.

Beyond her wardrobe, Kate Middleton projects the image of a figure who, without making noise, manages to convey the monarchy's values. She often appears accompanied by her children, such as George, Charlotte, and Louis, showing a more human side of the royal family. This image of family unity is essential for the public perception of the Crown, and Kate plays a key role in it.

The protocol expert highlights that "Kate has shown extraordinary command of the symbolic language of royalty." As the monarchy goes through a "readjustment," Kate is consolidating herself as an anchor point for many Britons. Her ability to project modernity and closeness, while respecting tradition, makes her a central figure of the monarchy.