Secret signs Kate Middleton is preparing for life as queen after ‘absolutely devastating’ year: sources

“There has been a real change this year from Wiliam and Kate,” said the royal insider, “Their openness is fresh, they leaned into that, and I do think it’s really resonated with people.
“They have a long game ahead and it would be inauthentic to pretend everything’s OK.”
The family friend noted that, “You’ve not been hearing from a Kensington Palace spokesperson, you’ve heard directly from Catherine. It’s a real step forward that they are speaking directly to the public. You are hearing more of her voice and that will only continue, I’m sure.”

William is being urged to keep bringing in his younger relatives to help with public duties, and he invited his cousins, including Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Zara and Mike Tindall, to co-host a garden party this summer.
“We need more of them — more energized younger members of the family,” said Vickers.
The eyes of the world will be on the family on Christmas Day, for the much-photographed annual walk to church at Sandringham.
“Christmas is a big deal as they will all be appearing together after this year of turmoil,” said Holt, who pointed out that Kate has been showing she is ready to be queen by wearing more jewelry from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

SOURCE: Page Six