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Kate Middleton to follow strict rules when Charles becomes King

Will she rebel? - by Delicia Smith
  • 07 Jul 2020

Kate Middleton has been training for her future role as Queen Consort to Prince William since she joined the family, however she may need to adapt to the changing roles of the royals as soon as Prince Charles becomes King. 

WATCH: Prince Charles pledges he will not be a ‘meddling’ king 

According to online magazine TheTalko, the Prince of Wales will overhaul the family when he ascends the throne, and Kate will need to learn to follow his strict rules. 

The magazine reported: "Kate Middleton was heavily criticised when she first joined the royal family and might end up facing that scrutiny again when Prince Charles is King.

"In order to appeal to as many people as possible, members of the royal family try not to get political.

"The Queen is supposed to remain politically neutral but some people wonder if Prince Charles will change things."

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Kate has been in training for her role as Queen Consort for a number of years.

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The magazine continued: "He’s been outspoken on certain topics like global warming and even Prince Harry believes it’s important to modernise the British monarchy.

"If Prince Charles decided to push the boundaries of tradition, Prince William and Kate will have to get on board and help keep the family current and relatable."

The details come as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showed recently they are already making themselves more accessible.  

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It's thought that Prince Charles will overhaul the royal family when he takes the throne.

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The couple have embraced social media in a way that was traditionally frowned upon by the monarchy and are leading the way for the royal family.

They have bravely taken to platforms such as Instagram in a way they never did before the COVID-19 pandemic.

And, according to a royal expert, this shows that the Cambridges have certainly enjoyed the freedom of not being "constricted" by traditions and protocols for the first time. 

“Historically, the royals have been constricted from expressing themselves personally on social media," royal expert Leslie Carroll told Express.co.uk. 

“Let’s not forget that Meghan was instructed to shut down her own accounts when she began dating Harry.

“And all social media has come through official account names, most probably written by communications professionals, rather than by members of the royal family themselves."

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Royal fans are used to seeing the Cambridges in more formal settings.

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However, the way everyone communicates - not just the royal family - has changed because of the pandemic. 
“Even an institution that is more than a millennium old must adapt to the times we live in now," Ms Carroll explained. 

“The royal family has been a constant presence in the lives of the public for more than a thousand years.

“And part of 'keeping calm and carry[ing] on' is the ability to continue to communicate effectively, continually, and in a reassuring manner. “

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Teachers across the UK are dedicating their time to keeping schools open for the children of key workers and vulnerable children. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge called teachers and school staff at Casterton Primary Academy to thank them for their hard work and dedication - and to wish the children a very Happy Easter 🐣 @_place2be

Since the lockdown measures came in to place in the UK six weeks ago, Kate and William have continued to engage with their patronages and charities, and share the details on social media.

And it's clear from their posts they have taken on a more relaxed and informal style. 

While the couple has been in quarantine at their Norfolk residence, Anmer Hall, their Instagram posts have featured adorable photos of their children, that are not professional photographs but taken on their iPhones.

The royals have also shared their first-ever public engagement by video call, as they dialled in to talk with students and staff at Casterton Primary Academy.

They even shared a video of the whole family 'clapping for carers' and William took part in a comedy sketch for charity. 

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This evening The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined the UK in the weekly #ClapForOurCarers to show their appreciation for the incredible key workers working tirelessly to keep the country running. Ahead of the 8pm clap The Duke joined #Blackadder's General Melchett (aka @StephenFryactually) for some video call fun on the @BBC's Big Night In. #TheBigNightIn celebrated the acts of kindness, humour and the spirit of hope and resilience that is keeping the UK going during the COVID-19 Pandemic - visit @ComicRelief to find out more.

Their conduct has demonstrated a new era for the royal family. 

Ms Carroll said: “Kate and William represent the future of the monarchy.

“So it’s really imperative in times of uncertainty and crisis such as this, that they—both as representatives for the way in which young married parents are coping, but also as the face of the monarchy, remain a presence in people’s lives.

“And for now, social media is the only safe, effective, and efficient way for them to remain so (and still curate their messaging and appearances).”

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