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Inside a ‘commoners’ sacrifice to entering the British Royal Family

One thing the Firm’s ‘commoner’ spouse game up to ensure her journey into the Firm went without a hitch

By H. Anjum
Published August 03, 2026
Inside a ‘commoners’ sacrifice to entering the British Royal Family
Inside a ‘commoners’ sacrifice to entering the British Royal Family

The British Royal Family has seen many commoners join its fold, and one of the most prominent was Kate Middleton, someone often hailed now for her poise and dignity, despite getting slapped with unkind nicknames like ‘waity Kaity’ for years prior.

Vanity Fair royal correspondent Katie Nicholl is the person who shone a light on all that she had to give up and sacrifice.

Her conversation on this topic happened during a sit-down with Fox News Digital.

During that conversation she gushed over the Princess of Wales right off the bat.

In Ms Nicholl’s eyes, “Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has always been a very valuable asset to the royal family.”

“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,” she added as well.

But the conversation didn’t end there. In fact the co-host of The Royals Uncensored also said, “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. So she is absolutely the monarchy's greatest asset.”

Plus it’s a well known fact that she has King Charles’ heart who just “adores her,” but not just him, even Camilla thinks the same and “adores her,” too.

As for things that have brough the princess close to the senior-most royals, her cancer battle also served as something similar. Because its been reported that shortly after she had her planned abdominal procedure, King Charles, who went in for his own procedure visited her.

But Ms Nicholl isn’t the only one who holds these views because British broadcaster and photographer Helena Chard also spoke to the outlet saying, “King Charles sees enormous value in Princess Catherine. Not just as the wife of his heir, but as the cornerstone of the monarchy itself. He genuinely loves his 'darling' daughter-in-law.” What’s more, “his face lights up when he is with her. They share similar interests, and they have shared a similar cancer journey, one that has created a deep bond and understanding that goes beyond duty.”

H. Anjum
H. Anjum is a News Editor at The News International (Digital) with over five years of newsroom experience. She is a media graduate specialising in British royal coverage, reporting on monarchies, traditions, and modern royal life. She also writes on fashion, movies and TV shows with contemporary relevance for a global audience.