Princess Kate has more to her than meets the eye, says royal writer

[In particular, the news that Princess Kate was behind the addition of the passage "recollections may differ" to the late King's statement in response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's shocking interview with Oprah Winfrey, highlights the tough side of Princess Kate. The news that Princess Kate was behind the addition of the phrase, "The recollection may be different. Royal family expert Valentine Lowe told the Mirror that Kate is a much tougher and steelier woman than she appears, an expert in the long-term battle to one day become queen.

She has become a key figure in King Charles' streamlined monarchy. Perhaps the most popular senior royal, Law said she is carefully considering her role in bringing long-term stability to the royal family in the years ahead.

And while Kate is usually all smiles and joviality in public, "Kate's determined side, rarely seen in public, is on display behind palace walls," the Mirror reported.

"Interestingly, behind the scenes, she is much more resolute and tough than we give her credit for," Law told Page Six.

"She's a very nice lady, wears nice clothes, has a nice smile on her face, and has adopted a sort of rather uncontroversial philanthropy. They think she's a little plain." (It is not clear who "they" he is referring to, but she is not bland.

According to Law's book, it was a member of William's team who came up with the phrase, but Kate insisted that it remain in the statement. Roe writes in her book, "There were several people in other [royal] houses who felt that it would antagonize Harry and Meghan, damage their reputations, and create an unpleasant atmosphere that would last for a long time." However, "it was Kate who really insisted," hoping that Harry and Meghan's side of the story would not be accepted as true.

Kate is "very careful about the long-term security, strength, and stability of the royal family organization," says Law. 'She's brilliant. She sees the big picture, the long-term game very well."