Kate Middleton’s Bond With This Royal Is ‘Stronger Than Ever’ Amid Helping Them Fix Their Public Image

Amid Catherine, Princess of Wales, better known as Kate Middleton’s cancer battle, she grew even closer to this member of the family: King Charles III.

Insiders told Closer Weekly that despite his stiff public persona, he lets loose with his daughter-in-law, and their bond is stronger than ever now.

“While the world may have seen this stiff-upper-lip royal, Kate knows Charles as the guy with a silly sense of humor,” continues the source. “Around her and the family, Charles is easygoing, eager to listen to stories, and a funny grandfather. So she’s encouraged him to use those qualities to bond with people. Now he’s happy he took her advice.”

“Fighting cancer at the same time drew Kate and Charles closer,” they added. “Kate was the one comforting Charles at times, but he also really took his royal hat off to just be a supportive father-in-law.”

Now, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard about their close bond.

According to a royal insider, the bond between Charles and the Princess of Wales has grown significantly as they faced dual health challenges, since they were both battling cancer at the same time. The royal insider disclosed to The Times earlier this year how their bond is.

“When they were in hospital together there was a lot of toddling down the corridor to spend time with her. He has been encouraging and supporting her throughout,” they said. “The King has always had a close, warm and unique relationship with the princess. She has a great love and respect for him and his position.

Along with that, an insider told Closer Weekly even earlier this year that Kate was even helping Charles amid both their cancer battles.

“She treats him like a father, not a king, which he appreciates. She calls him often,” the insider said, adding that she’s been helping with his recovery in any way she can. “They’ve forged a special bond. Kate is definitely the daughter he never had. Charles may seem stuffy, but he has a good sense of humor, and Kate is great at making him laugh. She’s healing quickly and slowly getting back to her day-to-day activities.”

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