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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Jadie Troy-Pryde

UNBELIEVABLE: How kate middleton asserted her authority over prince william - The Untold Story

Prince William Kate Middleton

Prince William and Kate Middleton are often praised for being a relatable royal couple, whether it's down to the fact that after a day of duties they enjoy an evening on the sofa with a takeaway or that they row just like the rest of us. 

The Princess of Wales is 'very much the calm one' according to royal author Tom Quinn, but that doesn't mean that she is a pushover by any stretch. In fact, the royal household were so impressed with Kate's stoicism and resilience during a brief split from William in 2007 that it is said to have cemented her future role as Queen. 

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