Kate Middleton is a huge asset to the monarchy. As the Princess of Wales embarks on her official tour of Italy, commentator Rafe Haydel-Mankoo claimed Kate is hailed as one of The Firm's biggest draws. "She is the secret weapon of the royal family," he told GB News. Kate Middleton celebrates Commonwealth Day in 2026. By: MEGA "I think her cancer diagnosis and her treatment humanized her in a way very few other royal experiences ever could," the expert pointed out.