# Kingmaker: How Kate became William's secret weapon

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Podcast: [The Daily T](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-t-895223)
Published: 2026-06-14T07:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Royal T: A Quick Cuppa, Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and The Telegraph’s Deputy Royal Editor Victoria Ward are joined by historian Kate Williams to discuss the future of the monarchy. Drawing on her new book Regina, they examine the historical traditions of royal women, the Princess of Wales’s unique path to queenship, and what kind of queen she will become for the modern House of Windsor. We want to hear from you! Email us at thedailyt@telegraph.co.uk or find @dailytpodcast on TikTok, Instagram and X ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor Producer: Emma Williams Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Charlotte Seligman Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Editor: Camilla Tominey Highlights The rising importance of Catherine’s role in a leaner, modern monarchy And how Catherine’s non-aristocratic path breaks historical norms for future queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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