PRINCE William is “steering Kate Middleton into Diana’s footsteps”, according to former royal butler Paul Burrell.

The former staff member, who worked for the Royal Family for 21 years, added that the Princess of Wales has “never put a foot wrong.”

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Prince William is 'steering Kate Middleton into Diana's footsteps', according to one of her closest former confidantes
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Prince William is ‘steering Kate Middleton into Diana’s footsteps’, according to one of her closest former confidantesCredit: The Mega Agency

Diana passed away when William was 15 years old
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Diana passed away when William was 15 years oldCredit: Getty
Speaking to Closer, Paul claimed: “He’s steering Kate into Diana’s footsteps.

“I see the way she dresses and the way she behaves, and if her mother-in-law could say anything, she would tell her that she’s doing an incredible job because she’s never put a foot wrong and the country adores her.”

The former butler claimed that Prince William is “fiercely protective” over Princess Kate, and it “absolutely” comes from losing Diana when he was aged 15.

Paul added: “With William by her side, Kate’s safe because he will take care of her and would never let anyone harm her.”

This follows Princess Diana‘s brother praising Kate’s “incredible strength and poise” after her shock cancer news.

The Princess of Wales, 42, revealed she is undergoing treatment for cancer in an emotional video message in March.

Kate spoke about the “huge shock” after tests identified cancer following her abdominal surgery and the “incredibly tough couple of months” her family have experienced.

Earl Charles Spencer has taken to X, formerly Twitter, to share Kate’s touching video statement posted on the KensingtonRoyal account.

Reposting the footage, he penned: “Incredible strength and poise.”

Kate has remained absent from any official duties following major abdominal surgery in January.
I’ve seen Kate and Wills up close, I don’t believe social media gossip – their marriage seems better than
Her diagnosis is the second cancer shock to hit the royal family in as many months after King Charles revealed he was also undergoing treatment.

Buckingham Palace said in a statement that the King was “so proud” of Kate for “speaking as she did” and remains in the “closest contact with his beloved daughter-in-law”.

Kate said the family now needs “time, space and privacy” while she completes her treatment.

Editor-in-Chief of Majesty magazine, Ingrid Seward explained Diana would have “recognised how good Kate is” for William if she had had the chance to meet her.

Princess Kate recently returned to public duties at Trooping the Colour
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Princess Kate recently returned to public duties at Trooping the ColourCredit: Splash

She has recently been resting at home after revealing her shock cancer diagnosis
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She has recently been resting at home after revealing her shock cancer diagnosisCredit: PA

Diana and Kate, both pictured at Ascot, have been known to dress alike - despite never meeting
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Diana and Kate, both pictured at Ascot, have been known to dress alike – despite never meetingCredit: Getty
Speaking to the Daily Mail alongside several of Diana’s friends and close confidantes, Seward revealed: “I think she would have been very fond of Kate because she does everything right and looks gorgeous.

“And I think she would have recognised how good Kate is for William because William is emotional and difficult.”

The author also claimed Diana would have been a fantastic grandma.

“The Goddess Grandmother, definitely. I think she would have been a little bit wary of Kate’s mother though, she would’ve sized her up straight away,” she added.