Carole Middleton Gained Queen Elizabeth's Approval Through Discretion
Carole Middleton, mother of Catherine, Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton), earned the approval of the late Queen Elizabeth II by employing a strategy of discretion and silence, according to royal biographer Ingrid Seward. Seward, in her new book 'Catherine & Diana' and on 'A Right Royal Podcast,' highlights that Carole Middleton 'used her head, not her heart' when navigating her relationship with the monarch. This approach contrasted significantly with that of Princess Diana's mother, Frances Shand Kydd, who often made public comments about Diana. Seward notes that Carole's 'wiliness was in her silence' when dealing with the complexities of becoming mother-in-law to the Prince of Wales. This discretion fostered trust not only with Queen Elizabeth but also with the wider royal family, leading to the Middletons being considered family rather than mere guests.
