Friday, 29 Mar 2024

Kate Middleton row: How Duchess was branded ‘pretty but dim’ by THIS senior Royal

Kate Middleton was branded “pretty but dim” by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and reportedly wanted Prince William to break up with her because of her “lowly” roots, an expert has said. Kate married into the Royal Family in 2011 as she said “I do” to Prince William during a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey. Some six years earlier, Camilla Parker-Bowles tied the knot with Prince Charles in a civil ceremony at Windsor Guildhall, on April 9, 2005.

Both Camilla and Kate are spouses of future kings of the United Kingdom and only became a part of the Royal Family as they married their significant others.

But it appears Camilla used to believe she fits in better among the royals.

Christopher Andersen, author of Game of Crowns, published in 2016, revealed Camilla thought Kate was “pretty but dim” and Prince William should have ended the relationship.

In his compelling book, Mr Andersen explored the dynamic and rivalry between Queen Elizabeth II, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

In a bold claim, the author said Camilla attempted to drive a wedge between Kate and her husband Prince William.

An excerpt from the book says: “Camilla, the quintessential Black Queen, hid in the shadows for decades, condemned as a scheming adulteress, denounced by the reigning monarch as ‘that wicked, wicked woman,’ and blamed for the death of her rival, one of the most beloved and admired figures in the world.

“Biding her time and tending carefully to her image, she gradually salvaged enough of her reputation to secure a place at her prince’s side – and her future as the next Queen.

“Young, gracious, smart, and stunning, the White Queen, known familiarly as just plain Kate, captured the world’s imagination even before she could officially lay claim to her royal lover’s heart.

“Although she lacked both the pedigree and the experience of the Black Queen, she also proved to be inordinately patient – and a cunning survivor of royal dramas and court intrigue.

“By marrying her Prince Charming and bearing two heirs, the White Queen cast the fate of the monarchy far into the future – perhaps as far as the next century.

“Beneath the surface, tensions mounted as the two queens-in-waiting protected the interests of their kings—the lackluster, benighted Prince of Wales and his wildly popular son – and their competing courts vied for the love of the people and the power that comes with it.”

Camilla reportedly encouraged Prince Charles to urge his son to break off the relationship.

Kate and William briefly split up in April 2007, before getting back together a couple of months later.

Mr Andersen said: “I was in London when the breakup occurred. I was shocked, completely stunned, everyone thought it was only a matter of time before William was going to ask Kate to marry him.

“And then people started telling me that Camilla was behind it.”

To understand why Camilla would encourage the break up, Mr Andersen said: “Camilla is a bit of a snob.

“She’s an aristocrat, she has always been moving in Royal circles.”

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