Prince Philip’s secret will has reportedly confirmed that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was chosen for a prestigious role within the royal family—a role that Queen Camilla herself long desired but did not receive.
This revelation highlights the late Duke of Edinburgh’s foresight in shaping the future of the monarchy, emphasizing Catherine’s importance as a stabilizing and modernizing force.
According to palace insiders, Philip admired Catherine’s humility, poise, and dedication, seeing her as the ideal person to carry forward the royal legacy with dignity and strength. His instructions implicitly supported Catherine’s growing prominence, contrasting with Camilla’s more controversial position.
This confirmed secret will adds to the ongoing reconfiguration of the monarchy, where Catherine is increasingly seen as the true future queen alongside Prince William. It also sheds light on tensions with Camilla, who had hoped to solidify her standing but finds herself sidelined by these powerful endorsements.