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A new and insightful book about Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s marriage is set to be released soon. The Mirror‘s royal editor Russell Meyer wrote William & Catherine: The Intimate Inside Story
which chronicles never before seen stories about the heir and his wife.

The book offers anecdotes of the royal couple traced by numerous palace insiders. A descriptor of the book says that it will include “never-before-told context about the biggest stories to have followed the Prince and Princess of Wales in recent years – including the Sussex departure, the forming of the ‘Cambridge way’, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II – and provides an unprecedented glimpse into the private lives.”

“The result is a truly intimate portrait of William and Catherine; providing not just unparallelled insight into who they are as individuals, but seismic revelations about them as a couple and the world they inhabit,” the descriptor continued. “This biography moves beyond the headlines as it explores love, resilience, and their journey together as they navigate their public duties amid this unprecedented era.”

William and Catherine: The Monarchy’s New Era: The Inside Story

The book’s release comes after reports from fromer royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News that Kate Middleton’s 2024 cancer diagnosis had brought the couple closer together. “There were ongoing rumors at one time that the marriage between William and Kate may not have been as blissful as publicly portrayed,” Turner said. “William has been known for his outbursts and Kate has found ways of calming the situation down but personally, I feel after the cancer diagnosis and the threat of losing her, the closeness was rekindled.”

He continued, “And that is why decisions were made such as their quieter living accommodation rather than a palace to try and lead a normal family life have become their focus.”

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich also agreed with the sentiment. “Adversity either destroys a marriage or brings couples closer after shared adversity. Certainly, their marriage has resulted in the latter not the former,” she said. “They never stoop down to ghastly gossip, which is most admirable.”

Middleton had made a rare comment about her cancer treatment nearly a year after she announced she was in remission. When visiting Charing Cross Hospital in west London on Jan. 8, she talked with a volunteer who worked with chemotherapy patients. The volunteer spoke about how patients would be in treatment “for hours,” to which Princess Kate replied, “I know,” Hello! magazine reported. “We know,” she then added, touching Prince William’s arm. 

After three kids, Prince William and Kate Middleton were widely expected to stop growing their family. Even if their kids are no longer toddlers, three children are still a lot to manage, even for people with as many resources as they have. But it seems like the royal couple still has the time and space to add another member to their family.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte were recently spotted walking with their black cocker spaniel dog named Orla and another, unnamed dog. The two were exiting a helicopter at Kensington Palace, per Marie Claire. In the video shared on social media, Orla and another black cocker spaniel can be seen running around the grass.

Related: Here’s what each royal inherited from Queen Elizabeth

Though there’s no confirmation, the dog is likely to be Orla’s pup, as The Sun reported in May 2025 that she had given birth. A source told the outlet, “We always thought the patter of tiny feet in the Wales’s household had ended, so the sound of tiny paws will have to do.”

“Everyone loves a new royal baby news and so new royal puppies run very close,” the insider added. “Everyone is very excited, not least the three children, who adore Orla, and Lupo before,” they continued, a reference to the family’s previous black cocker spaniel who died in 2020.

William and Kate more or less confirmed the news with a birthday picture of Prince William, shared a month later, where he was photographed playing with Orla and the puppies. “Happy birthday! Love C, G, C, L, Orla and the puppies! 🐾” the Instagram photo was captioned.

But new puppies are probably the most we can expect from the couple. Tom Quinn, the author of Yes Ma’am: Upstairs Downstairs in the British Royal Family, said in an interview with Fox News in March 2025 that Prince William and Kate Middleton weren’t planning on having another baby soon, joking that the Princess of Wales views her husband as her “fourth” child.

“And so, there’s a joke among the staff that Kate treats William as the fourth because he occasionally behaves like one,” Quinn said at the time. An anonymous staff member reportedly confirmed the words.

“She hasn’t had everything done for her throughout her life, so she calms him down when he gets a bit fractious,” the report said, with the source adding that they “don’t know” where William would be without Middleton. “She says he sometimes has to be treated as her fourth child!”

Reports also indicated that both Prince William and his father, King Charles, are “very picky” because they’re used to things being done for them. “People who have everything done for them from childhood tend to be rather spoiled and prone to bouts of irritation because they have no idea how much work is involved in washing and ironing, polishing and sewing when they have never done any of it themselves,” the source said.

One way to break away from that is, probably, having multiple puppies. As long as you’re the one looking after them.

Prince William and Kate Middleton went through the wringer during her cancer diagnosis, but their marriage has come out stronger and better than ever.

Kate announced that she was diagnosed with an unspecified type of cancer in March 2024. By September 2024, she was cancer-free, and by January 2025, she revealed that she was in remission. Despite rumors at the time of the effect Kate’s illness had on her and William’s marriage, former royal photographer Ian Pelham Turner told Fox News in January that the diagnosis actually brought William and Kate closer together—not further apart.

“There were ongoing rumors at one time that the marriage between William and Kate may not have been as blissful as publicly portrayed,” Turner said. “William has been known for his outbursts and Kate has found ways of calming the situation down but personally, I feel after the cancer diagnosis and the threat of losing her, the closeness was rekindled.”

He continued, “And that is why decisions were made such as their quieter living accommodation rather than a palace to try and lead a normal family life have become their focus.”

Royal expert Hilary Fordwich also told the publication about the way Kate’s cancer strengthened her and William’s marriage. “Adversity either destroys a marriage or brings couples closer after shared adversity. Certainly, their marriage has resulted in the latter not the former,” she said. “They never stoop down to ghastly gossip, which is most admirable.”

Fordwich also explained how William and Kate’s recent move to Forest Lodge also hints at their new dynamic as a couple. “With their move to Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park, everything there has been seen, by those who know, is really focused primarily on their family stability as well as ever treasured privacy,” she said.

British broadcaster Helena Chard also revealed how Kate has changed as a royal since her cancer diagnosis. “She is keen to strengthen family bonds and create meaningful relationships,” Chard said. “Her commitment to family, community and charitable work resonates with this theme of togetherness. Proof is in the pudding with her personal relationship with her husband. Their relationship is flourishing.”

Chard also noted William’s increased displays of public affection toward Kate as an example of how their relationship has changed. “William is offering an increased emotional openness and Catherine’s gratitude for William’s support during her cancer treatment, their shared experiences navigating turbulent times and their current fresh start has deepened their relationship,” she said. “They enjoy a close bond.”

She continued, “Their relationship, focus on family and each other behind closed doors along with Catherine’s emotional resilience and measured approach to her return to public life has created a calm balance and eased any possible pressure of being future Queen.”

Fordwich also acknowledged William’s different public behavior toward Kate. “In contrast to royals of the past, Prince William has publicly praised Princess Catherine,” she said. “By acknowledging their travails candidly with such openness about their challenges, he is both supportive as well as, importantly, speaking from his heart, rendering him all the more relatable and likable.”

She continued, “Also totally contrary to royal protocol, all his PDA has shown the hands, literally, of a more modern monarchy… Overall, they have a mutual love and respect for each other, and it sure shows.”