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\n By Molly Claire Goddard<\/span> \t\t\t\t\tAccording to royal journalist Katie Nicholl<\/strong>, Kate Middleton’s life has been leading up to her upcoming position within The Firm. “I’ve covered Prince William<\/a><\/strong> and Catherine’s relationship since they met at St. Andrews [University] and, you know, nearly 20 years ago,” she told The Sun<\/a><\/em>. “I think when you look back on Catherine and how she conducted herself then it is almost as if she was born to do this role.” <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tWhen Kate Middleton officially becomes queen, the people of Britain will be her and Prince William<\/a>‘s top priority. “She’s full of heart. I think she’ll be a queen who really listens, who leans in, who’s very aware of what’s going on,” royal podcaster Giovanna Fletcher<\/strong> told The Times<\/a><\/em>. “I don’t feel like it’s ‘us versus them.’ We have to work together as a society to make that change happen and I think they get it. They understand things. And so, for that reason, I think it will be a welcome change.” <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tRoyal biographer Sally Bedell Smith<\/strong> told People<\/a><\/em> about Kate Middleton, “She projected the confidence of someone who has enthusiastically reconnected with her public duties.” <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t\tPrince William<\/a> publicly committed to updating the monarchy for modern times. “I think it’s safe to say that change is on my agenda. Change for good, and I embrace that, I enjoy that,” <\/em>he said during an appearance on Eugene Levy<\/strong>‘s Apple TV+ series\u00a0The Reluctant Traveler<\/a><\/em>. “I don’t fear it, that’s the bit that excites me \u2014 the idea of being able to bring some change. Not overly radical, but changes that I think need to happen.” <\/div>\n
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