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In fact, some may even argue that their background was fartooregular to be affiliated with the royal family.

If that wasn’t scathing enough, his inner circle also labeled her “‘Kate Middle-Class.”

Carole and Michael Middleton walking

Additionally, the royal family supposedly took issue with the Middleton family’s commoner status too.

She uses words such as ‘Pleased to meet you,’ ‘toilet,’ and ‘pardon.'"

Needless to say, the criticism of their lack of wealth was entirely unwarranted.

Carole and Michael Middleton walking

Lupton left his family with a whopping 5.7 million, which passed through the various generations.

Michael also procured additional wealth through a trust fund set up by Kate’s great-grandmother, Olive.

The princess’ parents then used their entrepreneurial skills to build considerably on what they already had.

Carole and Michael Middleton watching a game

And after many trials and tribulations, her company Party Pieces was born in 1987.

Although it thrived for several years, things started to go downhill during the 2020 pandemic.

A month prior, several reports suggested that Carole had sold the business to James Sinclair’s Teddy Tastic.

Carole and Michael Middleton walking

According to Sinclair, the investors who took the reins were to blame for its downfall.

The posters called the Middletons out for failing to pay back the millions of pounds they owed their creditors.

Petition the insolvency service."

Carole and Kae Middleton talking at an event

They added, “The future king’s in-laws are screwing its creditors, shameful!”

Unfortunately for the Middletons, that wasn’t the only time their reputation took a hit.

The unflattering portrayal becamea tragic detail of Carole’s lifeand sparked tons of backlash from royal watchers.

Carole and Michael Middleton watching a game

According to Scobie, Kate initially sought to enroll in the University of Edinburgh.

Given all this, it’s unsurprising thatCarole was once dubbed the British Kris Jenner.

As James tells it, his father labeled his education expenses a “waste of money.”