Viral Claim Says Queen Elizabeth II Secretly Trained Catherine for Power — Palace Sources Silent
A viral set of headlines has ignited royal discussion worldwide, claiming that Major Jonathan Thompson — a senior member of King Charles III’s household and long-time royal aide — has shared revelations that Queen Elizabeth II personally “prepared” Catherine, Princess of Wales, through private teaching in resilience, influence, and royal survival. As of now, none of these claims have been supported by on-record statements, transcripts, or verified interviews.
What the Viral Posts Are Alleging
According to the circulating narrative, Queen Elizabeth is said to have identified Catherine early as a stabilizing force beside Prince William — and allegedly imparted “quiet lessons” on duty, public psychology, and the internal mechanics of monarchy. The claim further argues that other royal women were not brought into this inner instruction, and that the Queen’s choice was deliberate.
No documentary evidence or source attribution accompanies these claims.
Silence From Official Channels
Buckingham Palace and Kensington Palace have made no comment. Jonathan Thompson has issued no public interview or written statement confirming the assertions. Royal correspondents who routinely cover internal briefings report that they have not been presented with such revelations.
Why the Story Exploded Anyway
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Analysts note that Catherine is widely perceived as the most stable and strategically consistent presence in the younger generation of working royals. A narrative that she was “forged” by the late Queen aligns with existing public perception — and stories that reinforce existing beliefs tend to spread fastest.
What Is Known vs. What Is Claimed
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KNOWN:
— Catherine had a long, close, publicly respectful relationship with Queen Elizabeth II.
— Catherine has taken on steady, increasingly senior representational duties over the years.
— Jonathan Thompson has not confirmed any such disclosures.
CLAIMED (Unverified):
— Secret teaching sessions took place.
— Other royal women were excluded.
— The Queen “engineered” Catherine’s long-term rise.
The Real Significance
Whether or not the claims are factual, the popularity of the story reveals something about the public reading of Catherine’s role: that her poise is not seen as accidental, but as the product of design — either by temperament, by coaching, or both.
Until named sources or archival evidence emerge, the “secret lessons” remain a story about belief in Catherine’s making — not proof of how she was made.