Princess Kate sees her future role as Queen as a "supportive" one for Prince William, palace insiders have revealed.
The Princess of Wales, 43, is said to have been inspired by the work of Prince Philip, who always made it clear that his role was to support the monarch, then his wife, Queen Elizabeth II.
Royal biographer Penny Junor noted: "She's never trying to outshine him in any way. I think that Kate is a bit like Prince Philip supporting the Queen."
Sources close to the couple told The Times that the Princess of Wales is "hugely influential behind the scenes in hiring and decision-making, and they approach it as a team."
Princess Kate sees her future role as Queen as a supportive one for Prince William, palace insiders have revealed
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The source added: "Like the late Queen and Prince Philip, and the King and Queen, they're a good double act."
According to The Times, Princess Kate makes sure her husband can balance royal duties with being a hands-on dad to their three children.
For Kate, this means "acting as a gatekeeper to ensure that William can do his work while also finding time to be a hands-on father, and that everyone understands that this is the deal".
The couple often reduce their royal duties during school breaks to spend time together as a family.
Prince William and Princess Kate share three children
PAInsiders claim that the Prince of Wales wants to move away from "ribbon-cutting" and focus on work with a tangible impact.
William, 42, has made this clear in recent months, particularly through his Homewards initiative, which aims to end homelessness.
He explained in an ITV documentary: "I've slowly tried to work out what I can bring to the role and platform that I have."
Sources say Kate is "allergic to any PR gimmicks", instead choosing her own authentic approach to royal duties.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales will celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary next week at an isolated self-catering cottage on the Isle of Mull in Scotland.
The couple, who married on April 29, 2011, will visit the Scottish Isles as part of a two-day trip highlighting resilient local communities.
It marks their first anniversary since Catherine revealed she was in remission from cancer after what William described as a "brutal" year.
