The one person who keeps Princess Charlotte's feet firmly on the ground revealed

The Middletons are reportedly very close to their three eldest grandchildren - Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

By Lauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London

Princess Charlotte

Princess Charlotte is now aged nine (Image: GETTY)

Carole Middleton is said to share a close bond with her eldest granddaughter, Princess Charlotte - and is the one person that will keep her feet firmly on the ground.

The 69-year-old has always had a close relationship with the Princess of Wales - and is now on hand to offer the same to the nine-year-old.

As previously reported by The Sun, a royal expert said: "She’s always been there to give a helping hand — not in a pushy way, but she just made it clear to Kate and William that she was available."

In a sweet connection to Charlotte, Carole also shares the same middle name 'Elizabeth' as her adorable granddaughter. HELLO! reported that the Middleton family have "long used Elizabeth as a moniker".

The publication also reported that Carole has been seen a "calm influence" for Charlotte, Prince George, 11, and six-year-old Prince Louis.

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One royal expert previously described Charlotte as a "well-rounded" child - which is due to her closeness with Carole and her aunt, Pippa Middleton.

Ahead of her eighth birthday in May 2023, former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond told OK!: "Princess Charlotte always looks very demure and ladylike in public but actually I think she's those things at first but she's kind of eyeing up what's around her and then some of her real personality comes out, which I think is a confident, bubbly girl who has a great sense of fun.

"She's not a not a tomboy by any means but really enjoys outdoor adventurous activities and sport just as much as her brothers.

"So she's very sporty judging by previous stories her parents have told and is surrounded by really positive female role models in her mother, her grandmother Carole and aunt Pippa."

Princess Charlotte with Carole and Kate

Princess Charlotte pictured with nanny Carole and mum Kate in 2019 (Image: GETTY)

Speaking of Carole and Pippa's influence, Ms Bond added: "They are strong working women who have combined their careers with being great mums as well. So I think she's pretty well rounded little girl."

Praising Carole's presence in Charlotte, George and Louis's lives, she added: "Carole is very involved in the upbringing of George and looking after her eldest daughter Kate when she was ill with this extreme morning sickness.

"For many weeks, Kate was at home in Berkshire with mum and dad and Grandma Middleton was taking up the strain."

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