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Inside Kate Middleton's painful 'waity kaity' summer
How Kate Middleton turned hurtful nickname to royal strength
Kate Middleton's summer before becoming the Princess of Wales is often regarded as one of the most difficult periods of her life.
The media had been calling her is “Waity Kaity” long before her wedding, which was a cruel nickname given to her for the years spent waiting for an engagement.
During that summer, the press was bombarding the 43-year-old with a never ending stream of paparazzi.
Every single private event to family gathering was filled with photographers. Friends of Kate claim that the nickname was rather harsh given her portrayal of a confident and bold woman.
With the relentless pressure of the media, it’s easily to see how someone in Prine William's wife position would break down.
But, Kate decided to demonstrate her patience. Respectfully, she chose to keep her head down and avoid attention, ultimately leading to stronger version of her relationship with Prince William.
The unwavering confidence to rise above her ‘critics’ ultimately turned the tables, and secured her the admiration and respect that comes with her title.
