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London (AP) - If Queen Elizabeth II could tinker with the future queen, she would probably not think twice about it.

Because the perfect candidate has long been ready: Duchess Kate, wife of Queen's grandson William.

The 39-year-old offers almost everything that the monarch expects from the wife of the future head of state - the "Queen Consort".

Kate is a loving wife and mother, attracts attention with amiability and a charming smile, has no airs and shows great commitment to the community.

Catherine Middleton, her maiden name, devotes her life entirely to the service of the "company", as the royal family are called.

William and Kate: The Young Royals

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“Kate is exactly what you need and what you want,” Royal experts are convinced.

In her view, Kate is the opposite of her sister-in-law Meghan Markle.

The wife of William's younger brother Harry never really fit into palace life even before the "Megxit", royal observers believe.

The ex-actress ("Suits") often appeared too brash, too unadjusted, she is accused of.

William and Kate were happy that Harry and Meghan were still other young people swirling in the royal haze.

In the beginning, the four young royals - based on the Beatles - were still considered "Fabulous Four".

But the relationship soon became more difficult, also because Kate - unlike Meghan - is said to have always attached importance to adhering to traditions.

Kate has a good relationship with Queen Elizabeth II.

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Meanwhile, the break between the brothers is said to be enormous.

The palace is also eagerly awaiting an interview announced by Meghan and Harry with US presenter Oprah Winfrey for the coming Sunday evening (March 7, local time).

A similar move by Kate would be a sensation.

The Duchess is very careful not to harm the family.

Rather, her role model is her sister-in-law Sophie von Wessex, wife of the Queen's youngest son, Prince Edward.

Almost 20 years older than Kate, Sophie has developed the image of an attentive and reserved full-time royal as the patroness of several aid organizations.

Kate has recently shown herself again and again in familiar pose with her.

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Kate is also said to have a very good relationship with Queen Elizabeth, as can be heard.

In 2019, the Queen even gave the enthusiastic photographer Kate the patronage of the Royal Photographic Society, which she herself held for 67 years.

That was perceived as a special sign of appreciation.

The Duchess of Cambridge's "greatest asset"

So the stage is free: For weeks, the palace has presented the Duchess of Cambridge, as her official title is, as the caretaker in the corona pandemic.

Encouragement for carers, video calls with single parents from socially disadvantaged families - Kate takes care, according to the message.

And by the way, with sweet snapshots of her three children - George (7), Charlotte (5) and Louis (2) - for beautiful pictures in the everyday gray of the pandemic.

Kate stole the show from her husband, who lacks his brother's shrewdness in public.

The fact that she doesn’t cause any fuss fits her role completely.

In the back of her head she always seems to have the Royal motto of “stiff upper lip” - perseverance.

"They are totally boring," says an expert behind closed doors about William and Kate.

"But that is their greatest asset." This solution is perfect for the institution of the monarchy.

Prince Charles: would the heir to the throne resign?

But when the perfect couple will ascend the throne is still in the stars.

The Queen will soon be 95, but has shown herself fit for years.

She has never left any doubt that she will do her duty until her death.

And that her successor Charles could resign from office in favor of William and Kate is ruled out almost everywhere.

The 72-year-old waited too long to step aside - "even if his reign should be short," as an expert says, given Charles' age.

However, the continued waiting should not have a negative effect on the personal relationship.

Because the royal couple gets along well with the next king, as can be heard.

The "Megxit" is also said to have played a role, the family moved closer together.

With Kate as the face of the Royals.

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