Princess of Wales takes on weighty duty from King Charles ahead of major event
Catherine, Princess of Wales, is being readied for another vital role that underscores her growing importance within the monarchy.
During the recent State Visit of Donald Trump, she was seated beside the US President at the banquet dinner, tasked with the challenging responsibility of ensuring the evening ran seamlessly for the royal family.
With King Charles undergoing cancer treatment, both Prince William and Catherine are receiving intensified preparation to handle unexpected situations. Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond said the way Catherine carried out her duty on the world stage reflects her readiness for the role she is destined to take on.
“It must be a daunting responsibility to play a leading role in such an important state visit. But I have been struck by how poised and confident Catherine now is on the world stage,” Bond told The Mirror.
“For a middle-class girl from Berkshire to find herself seated next to the President of the United States — and one who is controversial and unpredictable — is a big ask. Her job was to keep him engaged and entertained, without saying anything that could be construed as political.”
Bond added that Catherine will be expected to host many state visits in the years to come.
“Like the King, and the late Queen, she and William will do the bidding of the government of the day,” she explained. “Like it or not, they will put on a show for their guests, in the name of improving bilateral relations and carrying out the wishes of our political leaders.
“As well as all the pageantry, the monarch must also have these people to stay in their home — no matter what they think of them.”
