Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2026 is in line to become a pivotal one, and former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond believes there will be a lot to celebrate.
The expert shared all this with The Mirror, and during her interview admits that the couple have a lot to look forward to. Not just marking another year after Kate’s cancer diagnosis, but also their own Coronation prospects, given King Charles’ own battle against the disease.
In her own words she describes the new year as a time of great change and started highlighting all the changes mentioned in her own words.
“The prospect of becoming King and Queen in the foreseeable future must always be with them,” she started by pointing out. “And it must be rather daunting. However, I think they are intent at the moment on making their roles as Prince and Princess of Wales as effective as possible.”
After all, according to Ms Bond, they both have ‘earmarked’ some “causes and campaigns that they care about deeply and that still require their help. And I think those causes - many to do with social issues like homelessness, mental health and education - will help keep the monarchy relevant.”
Moreover, “William and Catherine will, of course, hope for the King’s approval. But they are very much their own people and ultimately they will stick by the decisions they themselves make.”
Later on, she also pointed out one thing that does not appear to change much and admitted, “I think they will continue with their social media strategy because they know that it has a greater reach, particularly amongst young people, than many other forms of communication these days.”
Still, there is one change, involving Prince George that the expert feels will be the biggest one yet and that is his entry into his teen years.
Because “as many parents know, can bring a whole new bunch of challenges,” the source noted. “George will be turning 13 in July, and starting a new chapter in his life as he moves to secondary school - and possibly away from home. And that’s going to take a fair bit of readjustment for them all.”
Furthermore, “it seems that the King is fully behind their stand on a work/life balance at this stage in their children’s lives. But I think, all being well, we shall continue to see Catherine taking on more public duties as she recovers from cancer,” she added as well.
Plus, before signing off she also noted how much the Royal Family have to look forward to in the coming year, given that their wedding anniversary is just a ways away in April, and will mark 15 years.
About this she said, “I’m sure they will both be hoping that Andrew will continue to keep a low profile and that there are no more scandals to be unearthed. If that proves to be the case, and both the King and Catherine remain well, they’ll have quite a lot to celebrate on their 15th wedding anniversary in April.”