Sweet moment Prince William pulls chair out for Kate Middleton Since her emergence into the public eye, the Princess of Wales has rapidly soared the Royal ranks and become one of the most beloved members of the Royal Family . Kate Middleton is often praised for her wit and evident respect for her role, which remained consistent even amid her cancer treatment . Throughout the years, the once demure and reserved Kate has transformed into a confident, playful, and occasionally assertive figure, commanding as much public respect as King Charles or Prince William .

As a result, there is a confidence that the King places in his “darling daughter-in-law” which reportedly leads him to frequently seek her opinion due to her relatability. Discussing Kate's prominent position within the family, former BBC Royal correspondent Jennie Bond stated: “I think you have to be quite tough to survive and thrive in the Royal Family. Read more: Inside Kate's cancer recovery, from chemotherapy to William's heartache Kate Middleton's subtle influence has been likened to the Queen Mother (Image: Getty) “It must be easy to be rather intimidated by the hierarchical system of the Palace but Catherine has the advantage of knowing that she will one day be the most senior woman in the family, and indeed in the land.

“And so she has a right to make her views known about how the institution of monarchy is going to proceed in the years and decades to come.” Jennie told OK! : “She seems to be a wo.