Kate Middleton has become one of King Charles' most beloved family members, with one royal expert calling her the "monarchy's greatest asset."The claim came from Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl, co-host of "The Royals Uncensored." After more than 20 years covering the royal family on tours and engagements, Nicholl said she has spoken to countless palace insiders, many of whom are enchanted by the Princess of Wales."I think Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has always been a very valuable asset to the royal family," Nicholl told Fox News Digital."She is the commoner who married into the royal family ...
[She has made] a seamless transition into that unique world of royalty.It's not easy ...
There's a huge amount of sacrifice that goes into being a member of the royal family."PRINCE WILLIAM, KATE MIDDLETON FINALLY FEEL FREE TO SHOW AFFECTION IN PUBLIC: EXPERTSKing Charles III kisses Catherine, Princess of Wales, after the Requiem Mass for the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral in London on Sept.16, 2025.
Royal experts told Fox News Digital the touching moment reflects the increasingly close relationship the monarch shares with his daughter-in-law.(Jordan Pettitt - Pool/Getty Images)"Catherine's had to give up a huge amount, and yet she does it all with a great deal of grace and dignity, always with a smile," Nicholl said.
"So she is absolutely the monarchy's greatest asset."Nicholl also noted that "the king adores her, and the queen adores her."Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with children during an official welcome at the Town Hall on the first day of her visit to Reggio Emilia on May 13, 2026, in Reggio Emilia, Italy.(UK Press via Getty Images)Royal experts told Fox News Digital that Charles and Kate have forged an even deeper bond since both were diagnosed with cancer.
Buckingham Palace announced the king's diagnosis in 2024.In December 2025, Charles shared the "good news" that his treatment would be scaled back in 2026.WATCH: KATE MID...