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The British royal family has faced considerable challenges in recent months. King Charles III assumed the throne following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. However, just a few short weeks into his reign, Charles received his own health scare in the form of a cancer diagnosis, forcing him to scale back on official engagements.
At the same time, Princess Kate has also had her own health issues to deal with. In January 2022, she underwent abdominal surgery that left her hospitalized overnight. Just last month, Kensington Palace also revealed that Kate would be undergoing preventative chemotherapy treatments, though they stressed this was only due to her high risk of developing the disease rather than any existing cancers.
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With both Charles and Kate dealing with illnesses, it has put additional responsibility on the shoulders of Queen Consort Camilla. However, through it all, Camilla has had the support of her daughter-in-law Kate Middleton. The two royal women share a close bond that was on full display during one of Camilla's earliest major appearances following Elizabeth's death.
On November 13th, 2022, Camilla stood alongside Kate on the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building in London to watch the Remembrance Day ceremony. It was Camilla's first major public appearance since assuming her new title and role as Queen Consort with Charles' accession to the throne. Standing beside her was Kate Middleton, who is well-known for the close relationship she shares with both Charles and Camilla.
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Body language expert Judy James analyzed Camilla and Kate's interactions that day and noticed some subtle but telling gestures. Camilla seemed understandably nervous as she carried out her new duties in Elizabeth's place. James observed Camilla fiddling with her engagement ring and displaying other signs of anxiety like inability to stand still. In contrast, Kate remained very calm and poised beside her.
However, it was Kate who made a concerned gesture towards Camilla that stood out. According to James, as Camilla and Kate made their way back inside after watching the wreath-laying ceremony from the balcony, Camilla "threw a rather endearing smile" at Kate. Kate then smiled back at Camilla in a gesture of reassurance. James said this brief interaction showed "Kate is with her" and aiming to comfort and support Camilla.
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Such small acts of kindness have come to define Kate's relationship with Camilla over the years. Even as Kate deals with her own health issues and young family, she remains devoted to assisting Camilla however possible. Behind closed doors, Kate is said to enjoy a particularly close bond with both Charles and Camilla.
Many remember fondly the images from April 2022 of Kate joining Camilla at a community kitchen visit in London. The event marked Camilla's first in-person engagement after testing positive for Covid-19. Camilla used the appearance to thank Kate for her support through her isolation. Their obvious affection and ease with one another was on full display that day.
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So while Camilla adjusts to life as Queen Consort and Charles battles cancer, Kate Middleton has proven herself a rock of stability and comfort for the royal couple. Her warm smile and brief interaction with Camilla on Remembrance Day spoke volumes about the caring relationship between the two women.
Even as she cares for her own family and health, Kate ensures she is available as needed to support Charles and Camilla through this transition period. Her poised yet compassionate demeanor alongside Camilla that November day showed the Queen Consort is not facing her new responsibilities alone. With Kate at her side, Camilla has a daughter-in-law fully committed to easing her journey every step of the way.
Their bond will no doubt be tested further in the months ahead as Charles receives treatment andCamilla’s public role expands. However, if Remembrance Day was any indication, Kate Middleton will continue setting an example of calm reassurance for Camilla. Her small gesture that day reaffirmed the close sisterly bond between the two royal women during this challenging period for the monarchy. Moving forward, Kate’s caring presence will remain invaluable to both Camilla and Charles.
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