Carole founded her company Party Pieces in 1987 and developed it into a successful and profitable business.
She came across the idea after searching for "party stuff for my own children's parties."
Despite the demands placed on her through the business, Carole made sure that she always had time for her three children, Kate, 39, Pippa, 37, and James, 33.
KATE, Duchess of Cambridge, is known to enjoy a very close relationship with her mother (Image: Getty)
“The Middletons have always had a closeness." (Image: Getty)
It is an approach the Duchess has tried to replicate, as she strives to ensure that her family comes first, despite her official Royal role.