Carole Middleton: The Unseen Pillar Supporting the Windsors Through Crisis

Carole Middleton is the true force keeping the Windsors together after the shocking cancer diagnosis of her daughter. A source close to the family told the Independent that Kate Middleton's mother has played a key role behind the scenes for the Prince and Princess of Wales, during what is one of the most turbulent times in recent history for the royal family. Kate Middleton, what type of cancer does she have? What treatments is she undergoing? Kensington Palace responds to 10 questions. Carole is the driving force that keeps the family together with minimal effort and maximum humility, the source said. She has taken care of George, Louis, and Charlotte, taking them to school and their school sports activities, and has given them endless support. She has been a real-life Mary Poppins. Her actions stand in stark contrast to those who express support only from afar. Carole was among the first to learn of Kate's diagnosis, and last Friday the princess released a heartfelt video message revealing to the public that she would undergo preventive chemotherapy. Reportedly, Prince Harry contacted William and Kate from his home in California. He and his wife Meghan offered words of support, saying, "We wish Kate and the family health and healing, and hope they can do so in private and in peace." The King, meanwhile, expressed being "proud" of his "beloved" daughter-in-law for her "courage" in speaking about her treatment, just a month after revealing she had been diagnosed with the disease. Charles, whose cancer was discovered while being treated for an enlarged prostate, has remained in close contact with her during the treatment.