According to a new edition of "Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown" by Valentine Low, Kate Middleton played a significant role in shaping Buckingham Palace's response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's 2021 Oprah Winfrey interview.
The book claims that Kate advocated for the inclusion of the phrase "some recollections may vary" in the Palace's statement.
After the Sussexes made controversial claims during their Oprah interview, Buckingham Palace issued a 61-word response, including the noted phrase. The book suggests that the initial version of the response had a milder expression, but Kate, along with Prince William, wanted it "toughened up."
The sources quoted in the book mention that Kate emphasized the importance of including the phrase to ensure that history would judge the statement, and without such language, everything said by Harry and Meghan might be perceived as true. The book highlights Kate's subtlety and her strategic approach, emphasizing her focus on her long-term role and future as a queen.
This revelation sheds light on Kate Middleton's behind-the-scenes influence and strategic thinking within the royal family dynamics.
