The world has closely followed her journey as she juggles royal duties alongside caring for herself. Despite these challenges, Catherine has shown incredible resilience, connecting deeply with her family's past, leaving many in awe. In a touching revelation, she shared a personal story about her great-aunt Margaret Middleton, adding history to the Middleton family and providing insight into Catherine's own struggles during her ongoing ordeal.

Margaret first came to the fore in 1900 when she was swept off the rocks in Filey, a coastal town in North Yorkshire. She was just 19 years old and was being photographed when she was swept away by sudden waves. Her friends were unable to save her, and witnesses described her facing the sea three times before disappearing and never being found. The story got worse when her camera washed ashore a few days later.

An avid photographer, Margaret’s final moments were spent capturing beauty, paralleling Catherine’s own love of photography. Historian Michael Reed discovered this connection when researching the Middleton family history after Catherine married William in 2011. He noted that several generations of the Middleton family had become photographers, noting that the profession was ingrained in them.

The event had a lasting impact on the Middleton family, who regularly visited Filey. A report from the time detailed how Margaret was swept away in about 10 feet of water, with no rescue equipment available, as she struggled against the waves. As Catherine shares this heartbreaking part of her history, it is clear that the past resonates in her present. Like her aunt, Catherine is also an avid photographer, capturing intimate family moments despite her royal duties and strict treatment.

One of the traditions she cherishes includes sharing her own photographs of her children’s birthdays, providing a glimpse into the royal family’s personal lives with candid and natural moments that resonate with the public. Her talent for capturing these moments has been praised, as they convey a warmth and authenticity that is often missing from formal royal portraits. Her skills were recognised when she photographed Queen Camilla for Country Life Magazine in 2022, being praised for capturing genuine expressions and personalities.