The Duchess of Cambridge could save the royal family's reputation
Since joining the royal family after marrying Prince William, Kate Middleton has been winning hearts with her dynamic personality, people-friendly activities and firm flair.
It's not wrong to say that the monarchy is counting on the Duchess of Cambridge to protect the royal family's reputation amid the ongoing sea of scandal.
Now, there are rumors and speculation about Kate's future role.
When Elizabeth II became queen 70 years ago, her husband, Prince Philip, was not given the title of king – although when Prince William takes the throne, his wife, Kate Middleton, will be queen.
Prince Philip was never a king - even though his wife was queen - and the reason for this is due to the old patriarchal system, where Kings outnumbered Queens.
However, the rules will be different when Prince William one day becomes king alongside the Duchess of Cambridge.
It is likely that Kate will become the Queen Consort, and it is likely that she will choose to become Queen Catherine.
Like Philip, although Kate Middleton was not born into the royal family, she may never be queen in her own right, but she can play the role of 'consort' - which is what many wives have done in the past.
Describing the role, royal expert Marlene Koenig said: "Katherine's role will certainly change as she will be the sovereign's wife.
"Just by tradition there is no real constitutional role for a wife.
"She will be the first woman in the country in terms of preference."
Kate's mother-in-law, Princess Diana's former chief of staff, Patrick Jeffson, told The Post exclusively. "Katherine is just what these troubled royal times need - it's no exaggeration that the future of the Windsors is in her hands."