Carole Middleton always wanted to be a grandmother, but she never imagined that her grandkids would be royals.
I remember them working hard to make ends meet and give us a lifestyle."
Since then, her life has become indelibly intertwined with the monarchy.
Princess Charlotte joined the family in 2015, followed by Prince Louis three years later.
For Middleton, becoming a royal grandmother has been a transformative experience.
Being around her grandkids has motived her to stay active and have fun.
Luckily, though, Catherine was not left to suffer alone.
But, Middleton’s duties did not seem to stop there.
She took Prince George to his swimming lessons so that Catherine could rest.
She helped William select ties for formal events.
She was even said to have ordered the family’s favorite snacks.
All of these efforts allowed Middleton to develop a strong attachment to Charlotte before she was even born.
Because she was already caring for the little princess, Middleton already felt close to her.
This special connection would only grow after Charlotte came into the world.
She even earned the privilege of seeing the new princess before King Charles III.
After seeing her precious granddaughter, Carole Middleton already couldn’t wait to spoil her with gifts.
Photos of the outing, perPeople, show Middleton emerging from the shop with a hefty bag in tow.
Apparently, she found plenty of gifts for her grandkids.
Interestingly, Middleton comes from a long line of women who loved to splurge on their children and grandchildren.
Her own mother, Dorothy Goldsmith, purchased the nicest stroller she could afford despite coming from modest means.
After stepping into this matriarchal position herself, Middleton seemed keen on continuing this sweet family tradition.
Prince George and Princess Charlottelove spending time at Middleton’s home in Bucklebury.
As the mother of three children herself, Middleton knows how to keep little ones engaged.
According to her friends, Middleton’s backyard boasts a pond that is teeming with ducks.
“It looks absolutely beautiful.
The children love to come and play,” one insider toldPeopleof Middleton’s yard.
Christmas is not the only holiday that Middleton takes seriously, however.
Later, she hinted at what sort of activities she might do with Charlotte and her brothers.
“That doesn’t mean you’re strict, but routine is vital.
Maybe structure is a nicer word.
you’ve got the option to’t suddenly start teaching them about politeness at 13.
You have to do it from the start.”
Thus, Middleton is strict but doesn’t overly interfere in Charlotte’s upbringing.
On the contrary, Middleton and Charlotte are known to share a very important passion dance.
Middleton first shared her love of the activity in an interview with Good Housekeeping (viaHello!).
“I love a kitchen supper, where I have a small number of guests.
She goes completely crazy with Louis following her around trying to do the same thing.
Apparently, the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree.
Interestingly, though, she does not necessarily go there by herself.
Charlotte and Prince George had apparently been playing in the hallway.
“I hadn’t realized all three children are staying for the weekend with my sister and William …
The family went on to laugh together, teasing each other as they sipped their tea.
The surgery was successful,” she said in a video statement (viaABC News).
“However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present.
She’s been a real Mary Poppins-like figure.”
For Charlotte, having her grandmother’s support was likely huge.
According to some royal experts, Middleton’s impact on the princess' disposition is clear.
Apparently, Charlotte inherited her fun-loving personality from her granny.
As royal expert, Ingrid Seward, told Hello!
(via theMirror), “I think that Charlotte is really taking care of her mum.”
It has been speculated that Charlotte’s closeness to Catherine is something that she learned from Middleton.
“Kate and Charlotte are great friends …
