KATE Middleton is extremely close to her family, including her mother Carole and sister Pippa.
And when Prince William’s wife will become queen one day, and her beloved family members could be in line to receive some special honors.
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Royal author Phil Dampier told Fabulous that Pippa Middleton could be given a similar role to Queen Camilla’s younger sister Annabel Elliott, who is one of her six “companions.”
He said: “I certainly think there could be a role for Pippa as a lady-in-waiting or companion.
“This needs to be someone the Queen can trust and rely on, and who better than her sister?
“Pippa has some business interests but I’m sure when Kate becomes Queen she would be happy to fulfill that role if necessary.
“It’s not necessarily a full-time job, so she would be available.
“We all know what a sensation she was at their wedding in 2011 and since then she has kept a relatively low profile and is, of course, happily married.”
Another person he thought might be in line for a “companion” position is Kate’s stylist and close friend Natasha Archer, as she is “another person she trusts and would be ideal for a support role.”
But could the rest of the family receive any royal titles?
Queen Camillathe family remained untitled.
His parents passed away in 1994 and 2006 – and his two sons, Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes never received titles.
Phil said: “I can’t imagine the Middletons getting any titles while Charles is king, and I don’t think they would want any.
“But when William becomes king and Kate queen, things could change.
“Both Michael and Carole Middleton are extremely close to their grandchildren George, Charlotte and Louis and have played an important role in their care.
“Many petty politicians who have done very little to deserve them receive the title of Knight, and every year dozens of royal servants and police protection officers get gongs of one degree or another, so why not Carole?
“Her contribution to the stability of the monarchy is vital behind the scenes and so perhaps she and her husband deserve more recognition than some others.
Who are Michael and Carole Middleton’s children?
Michael and Carole welcomed their first daughter, Catherine, who is often called Kate, in 1982.
Philippa, known as Pippa, followed a year later and in 1987 they completed the family with son James. he was born.
Michael and Carole are now the proud grandparents of second in line to the throne, Prince George, his sister, Princess Charlotte, and Prince William and Princess Kate’s third son, Louis.
They also have a further three grandchildren through their second daughter Pippa, who is married to a hedge fund manager and brother of Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews, James Matthews.
James and Pippa share two daughters, Grace and Rose, and also have a son named Arthur.
Michael and Carole’s son James Middleton married French financial analyst Alizée Thevenet on September 11, 2021.
They had their first child, Inigo, in October 2023.
The name Inigo is of Spanish and Basque origin and means “fiery”.
“I don’t think people would object if they were given an honour, but it wouldn’t be something as grand as a dukedom or a title of nobility, more likely a medal from the Empire.
“I certainly don’t think Kate’s sister Pippa would feel comfortable with an honor and I doubt she would get one, but I can imagine her parents getting something in a few years.”
One title Carole will not receive is that of the Queen Mother and widow of the former king, as it is normally used for someone who is the mother of the current monarch.
Michael Middleton was born in 1949 into a wealthy family that already had some ties to the aristocracy and attended the prestigious Clifton College in Bristol.
I certainly think there could be a role for Pippa as a lady-in-waiting or companion. It needs to be someone the Queen can trust and rely on, and who better than her sister?
Phil Dampier
His wife Carole, whose maiden name was Goldsmith, was born in London in 1955 into a relatively normal family and grew up in Southall.
The couple met while working as cabin crew for British Airways.
The two married in 1980 and later became parents to Kate, Pippa and James.
What does a companion or lady-in-waiting do?
British professional coaching company Debrett’s has given its guide to the role…
A lady-in-waiting is an attendant to a female member of the Royal Family and is usually the wife or daughter of a colleague, but may just be a close friend or cousin of the royal she attends. Her functions are to act as a companion and help Real with his day-to-day tasks. Occasionally, she would be involved in responding to unofficial correspondence and daily events.
When Queen Elizabeth died, it was announced that the Queen Consort, Queen Camilla, would have no ladies-in-waiting, but would be accompanied by the Queen’s companions, and also that the role would be much more informal, as they would not be involved in the administrative tasks usually carried out. by ladies-in-waiting.
The King also announced in September 2022 that the late Queen’s ladies-in-waiting, those who did not intend to retire, would be retained and would be known as ladies of the house. Its main role would be to help run events at Buckingham Palace.
Source: Debrett
In 1987, the Middletons launched their own business Party Pieces, after Carole realized she could make some money from creating party bags.
After growing the company into a multi-million pound business, Party Pieces was badly hit by the pandemic and Covid restrictions, and in April 2023 the company called in consultants from restructuring firm Interpath to try to raise new funds for the business.
However, the family decided to leave the company and in May 2023 the business was sold on a pre-package basis to Essex-based businessman James Sinclair.
Michael and Carole’s Party Pieces business meant the couple turned into a self-made millionaires.
At the time of Kate’s marriage to Prince William in 2011, the business was estimated to be worth £30 million, reports. DailyMail.com.
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