Kate Middleton's closest circle has once again come to light with unexpected revelations about her early years with Prince William. A recent testimony has confirmed what many suspected about the heir's character, during a time when he still didn't bear the weight of the Crown. The words of a former employee have sparked a new debate about the couple's relationship in those days.
In 2007, before becoming Princess of Wales, Kate began her professional life after graduating from the University of St Andrews. It was then that, in addition to starting a steady relationship with William, she entered the world of fashion. An apparently discreet collaboration would end up shedding light on what the couple was like in private.
Kate's first steps after university
Newly graduated in Art History, Kate joined Junior Jigsaw, a British youth fashion brand. It was there that she began to take her first professional steps, while also solidifying her relationship with William. At that time, she was trying to balance her work life with a public exposure that was beginning to grow.
Her passion for design opened unexpected doors for her. Shortly after, she received a proposal from jeweler Claudia Bradby to participate in a creative project. What seemed like a simple professional contact became an experience that revealed details of her character.
Kate, just 25 years old, personally replied to the letter Bradby had sent her. The gesture surprised the designer, who didn't expect a direct reply from the young woman dating the heir to the throne. That beginning would mark the start of a professional relationship that is still remembered today.
Kate's circle confirms what they suspected about William
The British jeweler has recounted what those first encounters with Kate were like and what she could perceive of her life with Prince William. According to her, what was surprising was seeing how naturally the couple faced a stage already surrounded by expectations. What many suspected about the heir was reflected in the simplest gestures.
Kate appeared charming and calm during the collaboration, which hinted at the stability she found in her relationship. For those observing from the outside, it seemed impossible that a young woman could handle the pressure of dating the future king. However, William's calmness and the complicity between them confirmed that they handled that situation with serenity.
The project resulted in the design of a symbolic necklace, intended to reflect the bond between mothers and daughters. Behind that piece, there also emerged the image of a couple who, far from media noise, showed a close and predictable character. That vision matched what many already suspected about the future monarch.
A memory that remains alive years later
The result of that collaboration was the "Mother and Child Pendant Necklace." The piece, made of silver, quartz, and pink pearl, became an unexpected success. For Kate, it was the opportunity to leave her first mark in the world of design, and for the jeweler, an unforgettable memory of those years.
The necklace is still sold today with some modifications from the original design. Its continued presence shows the strength of that collaboration born from a spontaneous gesture. The bond with Kate marked a turning point in the British designer's career.
Over time, both Kate and William have solidified the image of a stable and committed couple. The revelation of this memory confirms what many had sensed from the beginning: that the heir showed a calm character, very different from the pressure that was expected. The princess's circle has once again confirmed that the personal and the intimate say much more than public life.