Kate Middleton, now the Princess of Wales, has always been known for her down-to-earth nature but before she married Prince William, his friends had a rather unflattering nickname for her. Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time.
More info Kate Middleton remains down-to-earth despite her Princess of Wales status with those close to her still lovingly referring to her as Catherine or her more familiar name, Kate. However, it has emerged that before her marriage to Prince William, the Prince of Wales' 'snooty' friends had created an unflattering nickname for Kate which poked fun at her mother Carole Middleton's former career as a British Airways flight attendant. Royal expert Katie Nicholl revealed on the Vanity Fair Dynasty podcat that they would make snide remarks like "Doors to Manual" in reference to the princess, OK! reports.
Nicholl commended Kate's dignified response: "To her full credit, Kate never rose to it - the snootiness of the upper classes levelled at what they called the en-masse Middletons." While the hurtful nickname undoubtedly stung, the Sunday Times Magazine reported that a close aide revealed Kate, known for her resilience and composure, never let it faze her. The aide recalled: "It was never water off a duck's back, but she has extraordinary strength of character and resilience.
I've never once seen or heard of her losing her temper." Since her marriage to Prince William 12 years ago, Kate Middleton has become an indispensable member of the Royal Family and is poised to become Queen consort. She has embraced family life, raising their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
When asked by a schoolgirl what life is like as a royal during an appearance at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Princess of Wales gave a refreshingly honest five-word answer: "You have to work hard." Join the Daily Record' s WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. During her time at the event, the Princess of Wales spent time with schoolchildren as they explored attractions, including a walled kitchen garden designed by Mark Gregory.
Kate enjoyed a picnic with the children, and when they asked about life as a princess. The youngsters were even let in on a secret about Prince Louis' green-fingered efforts at school, where he's been growing broad beans. Kate, meanwhile, showcased her own artistic talents by sketching flowers and plants as a unique keepsake for the kids in lieu of a standard signature.
The princess also made time to meet with veterans, who were incorporated into Gregory's garden design, including the Chelsea Pensioners. A dedicated dining area, complete with a kitchen set to prepare meals using locally-sourced ingredients, was put together especially for them. As the veterans tucked into a meal of chargrilled peas seasoned with herbs, Harry Puttick, a 30-year veteran of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, delivered a memorable line to Kate while discussing the food: The peas are forgettable, you are not.
. The spirited senior took the opportunity to praise the chef, but couldn't help adding a quip about Royal company: "I'd better say the peas were wonderful, but it was fantastic to meet the future Queen." Get the latest celebrity gossip and telly news sent straight to your inbox.
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