[Credit: DepositPhotos] Kate Middleton may now hold the title of Princess of Wales, but according to a new royal biography, she didn’t step into the role without serious thought. In William and Catherine, The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story, author Russell Myers reveals that Kate privately had “reservations” about inheriting the title so closely associated with Princess Diana. While she understood the history and weight of the position, she was reportedly mindful of the deep emotional connection the public still has to Diana decades after her death.
[Credit: DepositPhotos] According to palace insiders cited in the book, Catherine expressed her concerns to both Prince William and then-Prince Charles. She was said to be determined to carve out her own identity rather than simply follow in Diana’s footsteps. A former senior aide described her hesitation as thoughtful and intentional, saying it reflected how carefully she approaches her future role within the monarchy and the example she wants to set for her family.
[Credit: DepositPhotos] The book also suggests there was “a bit of convincing” before Kate ultimately agreed to take on the Princess of Wales title. She reportedly accepted that comparisons to Diana would be inevitable but believed she could manage them in her own way while still honoring the late princess’s legacy. Her goal, insiders say, was not to replicate Diana’s path but to define her own version of the role in a modern monarchy.
[Credit: DepositPhotos] Myers also details Kate’s first private meeting with Queen Elizabeth II before her marriage to Prince William. During a quiet tea, the late monarch is said to have offered reassurance and practical advice, including guidance on handling “headstrong husbands.” Rather than focusing on royal formalities, the Queen reportedly encouraged Catherine as someone who would help shape the institution’s next chapter.
