As the newly crowned European monarch, 52, has stepped into her new role, she has continued to channel Kate Middleton s sophisticated fashion in her wardrobe choices.
Poorly Kate Middleton is currently recuperating in hospital after surgery on her abdomen and was last see at the Royals' annual Sandringham Christmas Day service
Speaking to People, royal author Valentine Low said that Kate is a lot more steely than she looks and it s this character trait that makes her a crucial support to Prince William .