Kate, Princess of Wales’s mother has been compared to a famous A-lister who plotted her daughters’ careers by royal fans.
The Crown viewers have compared the character of Carole Middleton to the American reality TV star, Kris Jenner.
In the show, Carole was portrayed as allegedly masterminding the romance between the now-Prince and Princess of Wales.
The former British Airways flight attendant was depicted as helping her daughter negotiate “a royal romance” with William, played by Ed McVey.
Kate’s mother compared to famous A-lister who plotted her daughters’ careers
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Reacting to the storyline, one fan wrote on X: “Kate Middleton’s mom is the British Kris Jenner.”
Another added: “Kate’s Mum is our Kris Jenner.”
In addition, someone said: “Carole Middleton walked so Kris Jenner could run.”
“Carole Middleton is the original Kris Jenner,” a social media user commented.
Fans have compared Carole Middleton to Kris Jenner [pictured]
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In her book Palace Papers, royal commentator Tina Brown suggested that Carole had a hand in Kate’s decision to withdraw her place from the University of Edinburgh, before taking a gap year and re-applying to St Andrews in 2001.
She wrote: “It is unlikely Kate would be where she is today without her mother’s canny help in negotiating a royal romance.
“Carole’s fingerprints are all over Kate’s first move on the royal chessboard.”
Many fans rejected The Crown’s depiction of Carole as “pushy”.
Carole Middleton is depicted as desperate and pushy in the final episodes of The Crown’s sixth season
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One said: “I’m hating this predatory depiction of Kate Middleton and her mum.”
Another posted: “A reminder that Carol plotting to get Kate in is the misogynistic take the tabloids and upper class had when they got together.”
In 2001, applications to St Andrews rose by 44 percent, according to the official Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, once William’s attendance was confirmed.
The final instalment of Netflix’s popular show was released in two parts. The first four episodes dropped on November 16, while the last six premiered on December 14.
