Kate Middleton ‘hurt’ after Prince William's 'snooty' friends ridiculed her with ‘cruel’ 3-word nickname

Kate Middleton, who is known for her down to earth character, was once given a cruel nickname by Prince William's “snooty” friends.

Published on: Aug 5, 2024, 22:51:02 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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While Kate Middleton has probably seen the most difficult time this year with her cancer diagnosis and ongoing chemotherapy, the Princess of Wales never gave up on her family and tried her best to look after her husband and three kids.

Prince William's friends slyly say “Doors to Manual” in reference to Kate Middleton, according to royal analyst Katie Nicholl. (AP)

Kate, who is known for her down to earth character, was once given a cruel nickname by Prince William's “snooty” friends. She frequently encountered ridicule due to her mother Carole Middleton's former employment as a flight attendant.

William's friends slyly say “Doors to Manual” in reference to Kate, according to royal analyst Katie Nicholl. However, Kate would always prevail over the hurtful jokes.

Appearing on Vanity Fair's ‘DYNASTY’ Podcast, Nicholl said: “To her full credit, Kate never rose to it - the snootiness of the upper classes leveled at what they called the en-masse Middletons.”

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Kate was ‘hurt’ but she never lost her temper, says Royal insider

Meanwhile, one royal insider acknowledged that Kate was “hurt” by the cruel nickname, but she never showed it. “It was never water off a duck's back, but she has extraordinary strength of character and resilience,” the source told the Sunday Times Magazine. “I've never once seen or heard of her losing her temper.”

William and Kate overcame their friend's derision to tie the knot in 2011 and welcome their three kids Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis into their family.

Following her marriage with Prince William, Kate was once asked by a student about what it's like to be a royal during her presentation at the Chelsea Flower Show. The Princess of Wales gave a honest reply, stating: “You have to work hard.”

Meanwhile, Kate will be spending her summer vacation at Balmoral with her family and other members of the Royal Family.

As the monarch usually invites his family members to unwind at the Scottish castle during the summer, William and Kate are anticipated to join King Charles and Queen Camilla.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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