Queen Camilla Did Not Approve of Kate Middleton, Claims Royal Author
Christopher Andersen says Camilla favored an aristocratic bride and objected to Kate Middleton’s working-class roots, according to a new biography.
- Biographer Christopher Andersen claims in his new book "Kate!" that Queen Camilla objected to the 2011 marriage of Kate Middleton and Prince William, allegedly viewing the future Princess of Wales as "too common" to join the royal family.
- Seeking a match with "aristocratic blood," Camilla reportedly disparaged Carole Middleton as a "gauche opportunist" who "knew a schemer when she saw one," dismissing the family's working-class background as unsuitable for a future king of England.
- Before the 2011 nuptials, Camilla and King Charles reportedly "offended" the bride by requesting she change her name spelling from Catherine to K to avoid "overkill" with royal ciphers. They also engaged in "sniping" from the sidelines.
- Though William was left allegedly "fuming" over the "insult," the subject was dropped, and the couple has since welcomed three children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8.
- Spokespeople for Camilla and Middleton did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment regarding the claims in the biography, which was released last week.
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A new biography creates a stir in the British royal house: Queen Camilla is said to have criticized Princess Kate massively before her wedding with Prince William. The allegations range from social reservations to the real palace drama behind the scenes.
Queen Camilla Did Not Approve of Kate Middleton, Claims Royal Author
Photo Credit: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images Queen Camilla reportedly wasn’t thrilled when Prince William decided Kate Middleton was the woman he wanted to marry. A new royal biography claimed the now-queen once viewed the future Princess of Wales as “too common” for the royal family. The allegations appeared in royal author Christopher Andersen’s latest book, “Kate!”, which revisited William and Kate’s early years together before their 201…
A new book reveals a piquant palace secret – and shows how much pressure was exerted on Princess Kate before she said yes.
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