Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, turned 40 on Sunday, hitting the milestone as her profile soars alongside her husband, Prince William, the future king. Both Kate and William, who turns 40 in June, have been much more visible public figures since the start of the global health crisis. "She takes time to talk to people," he said, likening her to Queen Elizabeth II's own mother, who was a symbol of British resilience during World War II. She has got that Queen Mother feel in her, so that when things need doing, she is there to do them." Royal author Phil Dampier said with Harry in self-exile, Andrew in the shadows, and other senior royals ageing, "the whole future rests with William and Kate".

Source: The Times January 10, 2022 04:02 UTC