When Princess Catherine first began dating Prince William, traditionalists were aghast.
Her parentsCarole and Michael Middleton were members of the middle-class.
The British tabloid media was quick to disparage the Middletons for their humbler roots.
Unlike other royal in-laws, Carole and Michael have faced particularly high levels of media criticism.
They are great people and really good role models."
This means that they are both commoners, despite the fact that their mother is queen consort.
It’s worth noting that the business' sudden downturn was not necessarily Carole and Michael’s fault.
It would not be constructive for anyone to believe that the crown might bail the Middletons out.
In a conversation withGood Housekeeping, Carole described her grand-parenting strategy in relatively informal terms.
That way, they can continue transforming the monarchy with their middle-class touch.
