Princess Kate Middleton can be married to the Prince WilliamBut sometimes he is like one of the children, such a new book about the Royals.
An extract from Tom Quinn’s upcoming book, Yes Ma’am: The secret life of the royal servantswas published in The times of London On Thursday, February 6th – and it contains some revealing obvious details about the couple.
The book, published in the USA on February 25, contains interviews with royal insiders and former employees near Kate, 43, William, 42, and other Royals.
An unnamed source interviewed by Quinn said: “I don’t know where William would be without Kate – she didn’t do everything for her for her, so she calms him down when he becomes a bit fragile.”
“She said he sometimes had to be treated as her fourth child,” added the source.
In the meantime, a former maid of Kensington Palace Quinn said that Kate had to teach William about aspects of parenting that are not typical of royals.
“Kate had to explain many of the things that parents of course with their children outside the royal family – she had to show him how to give the children a piggyback, for example. William said very quietly: “My father never gave me a piggyback,” said the former girl.
It is not surprising that Kate had to learn some things about Royal etiquette and protocol early – including a funny incident with her wardrobe. “Before Kate realized that as a senior Royal, you had to put on carefully after doing advice, she once bought an outfit that William considered inappropriately,” a consultant is quoted. “He said Kate, she looked as if she was going through a charity business covered with a second member. Everyone found it very funny, including Kate. “
In another part of the excerpt, Quinn wrote that William and his father King Charles III. “Are susceptible to tantrums if things are not done according to your wishes.”
“Both are irritated very quickly,” a former employee told Quinn. “You are very picky. Of course it comes for you. “
Other parts of the Palace Book Detail Personal Perspectives for Work for Queen CamillaPresent Meghan MarkleAnd Prince Harry.
Kate and William have been married since 2011. They share three children together: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
The couple is usually private in terms of their marriage, but has become more open since his announcement Remission in January 2025.)
“To the most incredible woman and mother. The strength you showed last year was remarkable, ”William wrote In a social media contribution to Kate’s birthday on January 9th. “George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of them. Happy birthday, Catherine. We love you. W. “
Kensington Palace did not react immediately US Weekly‘s request for comment.