Royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William are undeniably the most popular and the most followed royals of this generation. As a matter of fact, there are always news, whether good or bad publicity, about their lives - as individuals, as a couple and as a family.
It wasn't Kate Middleton's beauty or the interest on her royal life that made her a stand-out royal. Duchess Kate has an innate charm that captivated a lot of women including young girls, teens and working moms around the world. Hence, it's not surprising to hear that the so-called "Kate Middleton Effect" has become a "powerful" royal trend worldwide.
Kate Middleton's Cinderella-Like Story
In an article published on Royal Central, the writer outlined Kate Middleton's Cinderella-like journey, from being an ordinary girl who married a prince to becoming one of the most sought-after Duchesses whom every young girl admires and looks up to. According to the article, the 34-year-old Duchess of Cambridge was never born with a "silver spoon" but she "exudes the qualities" of an aristocratic woman.
For ordinary girls, Kate Middleton's story is an inspiration. In fact, her story is making young girls believe that storybook fairytales do exist in reality. But Kate Middleton is not just inspiring little girls obsessed with tiaras and ball gowns because even moms out there are also looking up to Duchess Kate, who's also a mom of two royal heirs.
How Kate Middleton Inspires Other Mothers
As the media documented Kate Middleton's royal life and motherhood journey, Duchess Kate's maternity fashion gave ordinary mothers some hope that dressing up and making oneself presentable even during pregnancy can be socially acceptable. Aside from that, Duchess Kate has also become a role model to all working moms who face daily challenges in balancing life at work and family obligations and responsibilities.
Kate Middleton Rumors
With Kate Middleton's popularity, it's not surprising anymore that the Duchess often becomes a target of nasty rumors and controversies. Now, a Celeb Dirty Laundry report claims that the Duchess of Cambridge has a diet and exercise obsession.
Based on the report, Kate Middleton's obsession intensified after she met former Storm model and Marchioness Cholmondeley Rose Hanbury at the recent East Anglia Children's Hospices gala dinner. The publication also noted some similarities between the two women, including their "anorexic-looking" figures.
William admiring his stunning wife 22d of June 2016 #princewilliam #katemiddleton
A photo posted by Duchess Of Cambridge (@hrhduchesscatherine) on Jun 22, 2016 at 10:27pm PDT
In addition, there were also reports claiming that royal couple Kate Middleton and Prince William were snubbed at Mountbatten heiress Alexandria Knatchbull and Thomas Hooper's nuptials on Jun. 25. According to another Celeb Dirty Laundry report, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge didn't receive an invitation for wedding which was deemed as the society's "wedding of the year."
Kate Middleton and Prince William's absence was reportedly noticeable as Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Princess Anne and Queen Elizabeth II were all part of the guest list. In fact, it was Prince Charles who gave the bride away, Daily Mail notes.
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