Queen Elizabeth’s surprising 3-word compliment for Princess Kate | Royal | News

Queen Elizabeth II used to have a three-word compliment for the Princess of Wales, according to Prince Harry. Princess Catherine is known to have formed a close bond with the late monarch, who took her under her wing, acting as a mentor for the future Queen.

While the late Queen was thought to be supportive of many of Catherine’s initiatives and decisions throughout her royal career, there was also another aspect she was a big fan of – her long, brunette locks. According to the Duke of Sussex, the late Queen used to like it when women let their hair down and was especially fond of Catherine’s curls.

He wrote in his memoir, Spare, of the moment Meghan Markle met King Charles and Queen Camilla: “Meg looked beautiful and I told her so. She was wearing a black-and-white dress, with a full skirt, patterned with flowers, and when I put my hand on her back, I could feel how delicate the material was.”

He added: “Her hair was down because I suggested she wear it that way. Pa likes it when women wear their hair down. Granny too. She often commented on ‘Kate’s beautiful mane.’”

Catherine’s relationship with the late Queen was explored in a Channel 5 documentary, which was released last year and was titled: Kate and The Queen: A Special Relationship.

The Daily Mail’s Richard Kay said in it: “I don’t think she really trusted anyone on first impression, we’re all performing the same show, the show is supporting the Queen.

“But with Kate and the Queen it grew deeper than that, there was a real grandmotherly affection between the two.”

Author Ingrid Seward said: “I think the Queen saw her strength and saw that she is a caring person who had this amazing affiliation to duty.

“I think Kate would have really appreciated the kindness and attention the Queen had given to her, and she knows better than anyone how busy the Queen is. She put time aside to make Kate feel appreciated.”