In the midst of Princess Catherine’s battle with cancer, there was a pillar of strength that stood unyielding beside her: her mother, Carol Middleton. Through the tumultuous journey of treatments and uncertainties, Carol’s unwavering support brought Catherine to tears. Deeply moved by the depth of her mother’s love and dedication, after the princess shared her cancer news in an emotional video, Prince William and Princess Catherine retreated to their family home of Adelaide Cottage in Windsor.
Facing a diagnosis as daunting as cancer is a journey fraught with emotional turmoil and physical challenges. Yet amidst the dark clouds that loomed overhead, Carol Middleton emerged as a beacon of hope and resilience for her daughter. Her presence, her comforting words, and her endless acts of kindness provided Catherine with the solace and courage she needed to confront each day with newfound strength.
It was in the quiet moments that the Princess of Wales found herself overwhelmed with gratitude for her mother’s unwavering support. Carol’s presence was a source of immense comfort, a constant reminder that she was not alone in her battle.
“She has a really tight group of friends, and particularly in Norfolk, really close friends there,” a person close to the royal family said. “But I think the real anchors in her life are her parents.”
No doubt, Princess Catherine’s mom is said to have been a great support to her daughter in the early stages of her secret cancer battle. “While you certainly don’t see them photographed together very often, they are very much there in the background,” the source continued. “They are absolutely fundamental. Carol and Michael, they’ve always been an incredibly strong couple and also very down to earth. What they’ll be doing right now is they’ll be coming together and supporting her, and not just William and Catherine, but their grandchildren too.”
Carol has been the driving force keeping the family together with minimum fuss and maximum modesty. She’s fed and fetched George, Lewis, and Charlotte, taken them to school sports matches, and given them endless support. Since the Prince and Princess of Wales made Windsor their permanent home base last year, Carol and Michael have been able to spend more time with their grandchildren.
Carol Middleton, with husband Michael Middleton, lives in a seven-bedroom home called Buckleberry Manor in Berkshire, where they have lived since 2012. It has been estimated that the Georgian home is worth £5 million and is around an hour’s drive from Kate and William’s home, Adelaide Cottage.
Carol and her husband Michael have long been known for their hands-on parenting approach and often host their grandchildren for sleepovers and visits. Carol’s decision to step back from the day-to-day running of her online party paraphernalia business last year has given her more free time to help out with her grandchildren and support her daughter.
Princess Katherine’s parents have been brilliant at stepping in and helping out, always willing to drop everything at a moment’s notice. As Catherine navigated the roller coaster of emotions that came with her diagnosis, Carol remained her rock, offering unwavering support and encouragement every step of the way.
Her mother’s resilience became a source of inspiration, a guiding light that helped Catherine find the courage to face her fears and continue fighting even on the darkest of days. In the face of adversity, Carol’s love for her daughter shone brightly, illuminating the path forward with hope and strength. And as Catherine wiped away tears of gratitude, she knew that she was blessed to have a mother whose love knew no bounds, whose support was a source of unwavering strength in her darkest hour.
