The Queen ‘admires’ how Kate Middleton has adapted to royal life, claims expert

The Queen ‘admires’ the way that Kate Middleton has adapted to her life as a member of the royal family, claims a royal expert.

The BBC’s former royal correspondent Jennie Bond, 69, from Devon, revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge has ‘come into her own’ in recent years and says the royal often works ‘behind the scenes’.

Appearing on Lorraine via video link, she said that Kate, 37,  has a ‘quiet dignity’ which she believes the British public are beginning to ‘love’ about the future Queen. 

The Queen ‘admires’ the way that Kate Middleton has adapted to her life as a member of the royal family, claims a royal expert. The pair are pictured with Prince William during a visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The pair are pictured sharing a moment while watching a children’s sports event while visiting Vernon Park during a Diamond Jubilee visit to Nottingham

The correspondent said: ‘She’s doing very well isn’t she? She’s so dignified. 

‘She has a quiet dignity about her which I think the public is growing to love and she works behind the scenes.’ 

Host Christine Lampard then asked: ‘Do you think she’s the Queen’s favorite ?’

‘The Queen is very, very fond of Sophie countess of Wessex – she often takes her place besides the Queen,’ responded Jennie. 

Jennie Bond, 69, Devon appeared on Lorraine this morning via video link where she opened up about the royals 

‘But I think she admires the way that Catherine, as she’s known in royal circles, has adapted to the job being a Queen-in-waiting’. 

Before Christmas, Catherine underwent two-days of secret work experience in a busy London maternity ward. 

The Duchess completed two days with Kingston Hospital Maternity Unit in London- who delivered more than 5,900 babies at its maternity ward in 2018, and also offers assistance with home births, alongside a midwife-led unit.

Before Christmas, Catherine underwent two-days of secret work experience in a busy London maternity ward. She is pictured with staff at Kingston Hospitals Maternity Unit 

The Duchess of Cambridge is pictured speaking to staff at the Kingston Hospitals Maternity Unit in November

‘Can you imagine the Duchess of Cambridge popping round?  It’s pretty amazing isn’t it – so I think she’s coming into her own,’ said Jennie. 

The expert went on to speak about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex,  who are believed to have spent the last six weeks in Canada after taking a break from the spotlight. 

She claimed that 2020 will be a ‘tricky year’ for the couple but says the pair will soon be returning to full time work. 

‘They’ve spent the last six weeks we believe in Canada and I think this will be a tricky year. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are believed to have spent the last six weeks in Canada. Prince Harry is pictured holding his son son Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, in an unknown location. 

‘We’ve got to see if they can hack it, can they take the public scrutiny? The public role that is theirs. 

‘Because they’ve both spoken about their fragile state, Harry very openly about his mental problems. 

‘So they are coming back to full-time work – I hope they can manage it,’ she told. 

She went on to reveal that the family had a ‘good Christmas’ and told that baby Archie received some books, some building blocks and a ball pool on the day.  

‘They had a good Christmas by all accounts they shared that lovely photo of little Archie, hogging the camera absolutely,’ said Jennie.