Kate Middleton: The Rock of the Royal Family

After the emotional funeral of Prince Philip on Saturday, many viewers were hoping for a reconciliation between Prince William and his younger brother, Prince Harry.

However, it seemed that the relationship between the two brothers was still strained, as they did not stand next to each other during the procession.

But then, something remarkable happened.

Prince Harry was seen chatting and walking with Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, as they left the chapel to return to Windsor Castle.

In their masks, it was impossible to know what was said, but somehow the Duchess of Cambridge managed to diffuse a deeply tense and difficult moment.

She reportedly engaged Harry in conversation while William chatted with the Dean of Westminster outside the chapel.

Minutes later, the brothers walked on ahead together, while Catherine hung back to talk to Zara Tindall.

It was a wonderful sight to see William, Harry and Kate walking together, just like old times.

Experts were full of praise for Catherine for cleverly arranging Harry and William's chat after the funeral.

They even called her the rock of the family.

Brian Hoey, who has written a biography of Prince William, told The Sun, “Thank God for Kate.

She is the rock the monarchy will depend on.

On Saturday, she behaved absolutely impeccably.”

Meanwhile, body language expert Dr Louise Maller believes her involvement in the chat helped drive the brothers to talk.

She told The Morning Show, “She never moved her head from Harry.

She had his attention.

She kept the conversation just about the funeral.

She kept his attention and made it easy for William, just to have a little wording about the funeral and nothing else.

Kate kept that attention, kept that energy and kept that focus.

It was genius at work really under an enormously stressful situation.”

The Duchess of Cambridge's presence at the ceremony was also noted by journalist Sarah Vine, who wrote for Mail Online, “That slim-hipped, fresh-faced home county's girl who caught Prince William's eye at St Andrew's University 20 years ago, has matured into a wise and capable woman, a dedicated and level-headed wife and mother, a beacon of style and elegance, an accomplished public speaker and someone who emanates an aura of calm capability that seems to envelop everyone in its forcefield.”

Vine continued, “Her kindness and sense of duty shone through in her determination to set aside any sense of personal resentment she may have felt about that interview, to do what was best for her husband, his family and ultimately the nation, and smooth the path to reconciliation between the brothers.”

Ingrid Stewart, editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine and one of the most prominent writers on the British royal family, claimed that Kate's beautiful manners, taught by her mum Carol, were the reason why she talked to Harry.

“Kate is a mum of three, she has a husband she needs to support, and I don't think there is enough time in her life to hold grudges,” she said.

Viewers were heartened by the sight of William, Harry and Kate walking together, and Catherine won hearts of royal watchers with her sincere efforts to bring the two brothers closer.

It wasn't just her poise and style, it was also the way she showed herself to be a beacon of light in the darkest of hours.

Her kindness and sense of duty shone through in her determination to set aside any sense of personal resentment she may have felt about that interview, to do what was best for her husband, his family and ultimately the nation, and smooth the path to reconciliation between the brothers.

In conclusion, the Duchess of Cambridge played a key role in bringing Prince William and Prince Harry together after the emotional funeral of Prince Philip.

Her involvement in the chat helped drive the brothers to talk, and her kindness and sense of duty shone through in her determination to set aside any personal resentment she may have felt about the interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Catherine has proven herself to be the rock of the royal family, and her beautiful manners and wise and capable nature have won the hearts of many.