Kate Middleton: Royal Family's stealthy powerhouse

Kate Middleton has become a "stealthy powerhouse" in the Royal Family, hosting a series of events on her own.

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Kate supported her Shaping Us campaign with almost $50 billion in companies.

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Kate is redefining what a working member of the monarchy can achieve.

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Prince Harry's bombshell memoir Spare has blown his and Meghan's relationship with the Windsor's out of the water.

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Kate's power and influence in the Royal Family should be noted by Harry.

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The Royal Family is evolving, and Kate is a key player in its modernization.

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Kate's actions demonstrate the power and reach of the Royal Family.

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