These days, it appears to be like as if Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton are getting alongside fairly nicely.

That is smart, of course. They belong to a really small and unique membership of individuals who have married into the world’s most well-known household.

But in keeping with one distinguished journalist and royal professional, the 2 didn’t all the time see eye-to-eye.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte of Wales, King Charles III and Queen Camilla look on from the balcony throughout Trooping the Colour at Buckingham Palace on June 15, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

In reality, Christopher Andersen tells The New York Post, Camilla initially opposed the wedding between Kate and Prince William.

Queen Camilla Did Not Like Kate Middleton at First, Journalist Claims

“Camilla’s a believer in aristocracy [and] kind of a snob,” Andersen stated (by way of Yahoo! News). He added that Camilla didn’t suppose Middleton “was of their class” and was subsequently unworthy of William.

Needless to say, Camilla and Kate appear to have patched up their variations.

Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales pose for {a photograph} forward of The Diplomatic Reception within the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace on December 05, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images For Buckingham Palace)

But in keeping with Andersen, William continues to be no nice fan of his stepmother.

Bad Blood Between Prince William and Queen Camilla?

William merely “tolerates” his stepmother, and Camilla “has always been a little afraid of William,” Andersen tells the Post.

In his ebook, Andersen gives an in depth account of William and Harry’s efforts to oppose Charles and Camilla’s marriage.

His model aligns with Harry’s reminiscences of these days, as recounted in his memoir, Spare.

Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall proceed to snicker after a bubble bee took a liking to Prince Charles throughout their go to to the Orokonui Ecosanctuary on November 5, 2015 in Dunedin, New Zealand. (Photo by Rob Jefferies/Getty Images)

“Despite Willy and me urging him not to, Pa was going ahead,” Harry wrote.

“We pumped his hand, wished him well. No hard feelings. We recognized that he was finally going to be with the woman he loved, the woman he’d always loved,” he continued.

“William and Harry had always distrusted Camilla and felt resentment toward her because of their devotion to their mother,” one insider tells Us Weekly.

“They never felt comfortable opening up to her in any real way.”

Kate Plays Peacemaker

Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The supply says that rigidity has subsided in recent times, largely as a result of of Kate’s efforts to create peace inside the household.

“William and Kate don’t want any extra drama or tension in the family — they have enough of that with Meghan [Markle] and Harry,”

“She’s never been dismissive of Camilla and always treated her with kindness,” stated the supply, noting that each William and Middleton “like the fact that Camilla’s normal and makes Charles less stuffy.”

Queen Camilla attends The King’s Parade throughout an official go to to Jersey on July 15, 2024 in St Helier, Jersey. The march previous contains the Band of the Island of Jersey, Jersey Field Squadron, Veterans, emergency providers, Cadet items, Scouts, and Guides. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

The insider provides that William’s spouse and stepmother have develop into shut within the wake of Kate’s most cancers analysis.

And in an ironic twist, it appears they’ve bonded over the truth that they’re each commoners.

“Kate likes her because she brings a real-life relatability into the family,” says the supply.

“She’s not all about the courtiers waiting on hand and foot. Camilla’s real like Kate is.”

The current and future queens have in all probability additionally bonded over their shared contempt for Meghan Markle, however we’ll save that dialogue for an additional time!