Carole Middleton has proven time and time again that she is a hands-on grandmother to her daughter Princess Kate’s three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Their bond has only grown stronger over the years, especially with Prince William and Princess Kate’s recent relocation to Windsor, which brought them closer to Carole and Michael’s country property in Berkshire. In a rare interview with Good Housekeeping in 2021, Carole offered a glimpse into their relationship, stating, “I want to run down the hills, climb the trees and go through the tunnel at the playground. As long as I am able to, that’s what I’ll be doing. I cook with them, I muck around dancing, we go on bike rides.”
A sweet link connects Carole Middleton and her granddaughter Princess Charlotte – their shared middle name, Elizabeth. This connection is no coincidence, as the Middleton family has a tradition of using Elizabeth as a moniker. Carole used it for her eldest daughter, Princess Kate, and Kate’s sister Pippa also chose the traditional middle name for her daughter Grace. Beyond their middle names, there is also the commonality that both Carole and Charlotte’s names start with the same letter. This detail may seem small, but it is worth noting that several key members of the royal family have names beginning with ‘C,’ a fact that has not escaped the notice of His Majesty.
Princess Charlotte’s bond with the Middleton family was on full display this summer when she accompanied her mother and aunt, Pippa, to the Wimbledon Championships for the men’s singles final. This outing was particularly noteworthy as Princess Kate has made only two public appearances since revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier in the year. Despite the challenging circumstances, Charlotte, aged nine, and Pippa, aged 40, appeared to be in high spirits as they enjoyed the stellar sporting action from the prestigious Royal Box. Their joy was evident as they watched the match with matching half-up, half-down hairstyles.
It has been reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales, along with their three children, will be enjoying a tranquil summer break at Balmoral, as is tradition. The royal family-of-five will be making the most of the beautiful Scottish scenery and participating in various outdoor activities such as hiking, horse riding, and fishing. Prince William expressed his fondness for Scotland during an address to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in May 2021, stating, “George, Charlotte, and Louis already know how dear Scotland is to both of us, and they are starting to build their own happy memories here too.” This vacation highlights the importance of family time and creating lasting memories for the future.
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