Prince William made sure 'he was there for' Middletons after 'life-changing' event
PRINCE WILLIAM ensured that Kate Middleton and her family were well looked after during a life-changing transition.
Kate Middleton: William was 'there' for family says expert
Prince William's marriage to Kate Middleton saw Kate's family thrust into the limelight and shoulder to shoulder with royalty. Channel 5's documentary: 'When the Middletons Met the Monarchy' reflected on the families transition into the Royal Family. Royal expert Katie Nicholl highlighted Prince William's efforts to ensure that he was available to help Kate's family settle into their new role as the parents of a future Queen.
She said: "William sat down with them and explained how things would change.
"He made sure that he was there for him, Carol and Michael Middleton had William's number in their phones.
"This was just so they could call him if they needed him."
Relationship psychologist and expert Anjula Mutanda noted how significant it was for the Middletons to be guided during this period.
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She said: "For the Royal Family they have been born and raised into it and they know the rules of engagement at big events like a royal wedding.
"For the Middleton family, I think it would only be fair to offer them guidance, support and help about protocol.
"Otherwise the likelihood for making a mistake is pretty high."
Royal expert Robert Jobson added that the Middletons would have been granted security by the palace.
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Mr Jobson added: "The Middleton family would have been given some support, particularly mum and dad.
"There would have been security checks to make sure that they have got all of the correct procedures in place as well."
Royal Butler Grant Harrold also noted how different life would have been for the Middletons afterwards.
He said: "When I joined, you are made aware from that day forward your life is never going to be the same.
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"Can you imagine, when we are talking about Kate Middleton and her family marrying into the Royal Family, it is going to change their lives."
The royal documentary narrator added that in addition to the parents, Kate's brother and sister also became people of interest.
She closed by stating that as the Middleton family became more settled in their role, planning for the wedding between William and Kate began to expand.