Kate Middleton is reportedly “the glue” that holds Prince William and King Charles together. Charles is also very fond of Middleton and has faith in her ability to hold the British monarchy together.

Kate Middleton Is the “Glue” Between Prince William and King Charles

Kate Middleton is the saving grace of the monarchy in more ways than one. In addition to pushing through her cancer diagnosis and showing up at royal events while she received chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales has also played a pivotal part in keeping Prince William and King Charles’s relationship healthy during the royal family’s recent challenging times.

King Charles is extremely fond and proud of his daughter-in-law,” British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard told the outlet. “I believe he is one of her biggest fans. They share similar passions, and he recognizes her wow factor, empathy and resilience. She is solution-focused and is certainly the glue between Prince William and King Charles III.”

Chard added that the “father and son don’t always see eye to eye,” which isn’t the first reports of William and Charles clashing with each other.

Us Weekly reported in November “there’s occasional tension” between the father and son because he knows that William will take the throne soon. “It’s a sensitive topic,” the Us source said, adding that William’s future is broached with “discretion and purpose.”