Princess Kate has been praised for her attitude and demeanour, with a friend of the royal sharing how the future Queen is "very aware of what's going on" in the world.
The Princess of Wales was described as the "head girl of the royal family" by celebrity podcaster and author Giovanna Fletcher, who shared insight into Kate's character.
Mrs Fletcher, the wife of musician Tom Fletcher, has known the princess for five years and believes she will be a fantastic queen.
"She's full of heart. I think she'll be a queen who really listens, who leans in, who's very aware of what's going on - like the King with the King's Trust," the author told The Times.
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She continued: "I think [Prince William and Princess Kate] are going into it with their eyes completely open.
"I don't feel like it's 'us v them'. We have to work together as a society to make that change happen [and] I think they get it.
"They understand things. And so, for that reason, I think it will be a welcome change."
Mrs Fletcher, who hosted the Princess of Wales on her Happy Mum, Happy Baby podcast in 2020, revealed the Royal Family stepped in to help Kate retain her phone.
Kate has been described as the 'head girl of the royal family'
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The podcaster revealed that Kate told her about the Christmas presents during an off-camera chat prior to the podcast being filmed.
Mrs Fletcher said: "She [the Princess of Wales] told me that she was notoriously bad at keeping an eye on her phone. She always loses her phone.
"All of her Christmas presents that year were related to keeping track of her phone. It was all about her not losing her phone."
It is not known what the Princess of Wales received for Christmas in 2025.
The Princess of Wales has a tendency for losing her phone
| GETTYHowever, Princess Kate and Prince William have unveiled plans to dedicate at least one engagement each month throughout 2026 to celebrating British excellence, from thriving businesses to overlooked community champions.
A palace source confirmed the couple's intentions: "It's really important for the Prince and Princess of Wales to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the UK. There will be a real emphasis in 2026 on showcasing some of the best of Britain."
The Princess of Wales has been gradually resuming her official duties following a cancer diagnosis and subsequent chemotherapy treatment, with her public appearances increasing as her recovery progresses.
Her return has seen a particular focus on Britain's creative industries and manufacturing heritage.
Princess Kate, alongside her husband, will focus on 'some of the best of Britain' in 2026
| PAIn September, she toured textile producers across Suffolk and Kent, with Kensington Palace describing the visits as a celebration of the British textile industry's rich history and the satisfaction found in creative work.
The prince has long championed environmental causes through his Earthshot Prize and is working to demonstrate that homelessness can be eliminated through his Homewards initiative.
Meanwhile, Princess Kate continues her advocacy for early childhood development through her dedicated centre.
Both have jointly promoted mental health awareness in recent years.
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