Share Tweet Pin Email By Marisa Laudadio 9:20am PST, Feb 24, 2026 _ Ahead of her 2011 royal wedding, Kate Middleton sat down one-on-one with Queen Elizabeth II, who offered the future Princess of Wales some sage advice about marriage, a new book reveals.Keep reading to learn more...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ In the new book William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story, author Russell Myers details how Kate Middleton was invited to sit down with Queen Elizabeth II for a "casual meeting" while planning her 2011 wedding to Prince William.