By ELIZABETH IVENS

Published: 22:30 GMT, 3 January 2026 | Updated: 01:55 GMT, 4 January 2026

Prince William and Kate are such a genuine power couple that they are like the Posh and Becks of the Royal Family, a new profile of the princess claims.

And after an annus horribilis for the royals, observers say Kate will be a queen who may be 'more ambitious and bold than any of us appreciates'.

As a YouGov poll saw the princess top the family popularity ratings for the first time ahead of her husband at 68 per cent approval to his 62 per cent, some of those who know her gave an intimate glimpse of what lies ahead.

'If there's one thing William and Kate understand perhaps better than anyone else in the Royal Family, it's the value of their own brand,' said a source close to the couple.

'It reminds me a bit of David and Victoria Beckham. I think the public can spot a genuine relationship and a genuinely strong marriage, two people who fit well together.'

A new profile of the Princess of Wales claims that William and Catherine are the 'Posh and Becks of the Royal Family

David Beckham walks with his wife Victoria after he was made a Knight at Windsor Castle on November 4, 2025

And children's author Giovanna Fletcher, who persuaded Kate to speak about her early-years project in 2020, said impressions she was aloof were unfounded, adding: 'She's full of heart. I think she'll be a queen who really listens.'

She forecast the couple would go on to head the monarchy with 'their eyes completely open', telling The Times: 'They understand things. I think it will be a welcome change.'