According to royal author Tom Quinn, Kate Middleton manages Prince William's emotional episodes similarly to how she manages their children's tantrums. Quinn's book, based on interviews with palace staff, reveals that staff humorously refer to William as Kate's 'fourth child.' Despite traditional royal pressures, Kate's non-elite upbringing makes her relatable and well-liked among palace staff, contrasting with William's more rigid upbringing. The author emphasizes that Kate’s ability to calm William has been crucial, illustrating her major influence within the royal household.
"Occasionally, William has little tantrums and irritations if things aren't done the way he wants them done... But Kate is very good at managing that in the same way that she manages the tantrums of their three children."
"I don't know where William would be without Kate - she hasn't had everything done for her throughout her life, so she calms him down when he gets a bit fractious. She says he sometimes has to be treated as her fourth child!"
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