RoyalFigure Kate Maintains a Single Key Guideline for Managing Celebrity Status
Prince Philip's Guiding Wisdom for Kate Middleton
In the world of royalty, advice from a seasoned figure can be invaluable. Such is the case with the late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, and his guidance to Kate Middleton, now the Princess of Wales.
According to Gyles Brandreth's biography, Philip: The Final Portrait, Prince Philip shared a golden rule of public duty with Kate. He advised her never to believe that the public attention is for her personally, but rather for the role she plays and the work she supports.
"If you believe the attention is for you, for you, you’re going to end up in trouble. The attention is for your role... You are not a celebrity. You are representing the royal family. That’s all," Prince Philip is reported to have said.
The Princess of Wales has been following this advice, focusing on the people she interacts with rather than the camera during official events. Gyles Brandreth, a royal author and correspondent, has personally observed this at various events.
The advice resonated with Prince Philip, who had expressed concerns about the younger Mountbatten-Windsors' relationship with fame, particularly in light of the experiences of Princess Diana. He was reportedly relieved with Princess Kate's level-headed nature.
The book, a Sunday Times bestseller, provides insights into Princess Kate's journey from her university days to becoming the Princess of Wales. It chronicles her return to duty in 2025, where she has been front and center this summer, attending events such as the Wimbledon Tennis Championships and Trooping the Colour.
In her approach to public duty, Princess Kate talks about the matter at hand, never about herself, during interviews. This humble and graceful demeanor has earned her respect and admiration, making her one of the leaders of the Mountbatten-Windsors, not a celebrity, but a representative of the Royal Family.
Prince Philip provided personal training to the Princess of Wales, helping shape her into the dignified and poised figure she is today. His guidance continues to influence her, reminding her of her role and the importance of humility in the public eye.
- The Princess of Wales, following Prince Philip's advice, has been focusing on the people she interacts with rather than the camera during official events.
- Princess Kate has been recognized for her humble and graceful demeanor, a trait that has earned her respect and admiration, making her one of the leaders of the Mountbatten-Windsors, not a celebrity, but a representative of the Royal Family.
- In her approach to public duty, Princess Kate talks about the matter at hand, never about herself, during interviews.
- Prince Philip's guidance, encouraging humility in the public eye, continues to influence the Princess of Wales, helping shape her into the dignified and poised figure she is today.
