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25 Reasons Carole Middleton Is the Coolest Grandmother Around

EntertainmentPublished May 25, 2016
By Meredith Gordon
Michael and Carole MiddletonNeil Warner/Splash News

Kate Middleton really does have it all! The Duchess of Cambridge is gorgeous, with legs for days. And let's not forget her seemingly endless wardrobe. But one more thing that makes Kate a really lucky woman is her super cool mom, Carole. Carole isn't just a doting mom, she's an involved and enthusiastic grandma who will do anything for her grandchildren. 

Of course, we don't hear about Carole's involvement in their lives as much as we'd like to, mainly because Kate marrying into the royal family kind of cast a shadow on her own parents, which is understandable. Who wants to read an article about Carole baking cookies with Princess Charlotte and Prince George, when there are all those photos out there of them hanging out on the balcony at Buckingham Palace with their gan-gan, Queen Elizabeth? (Photo op of the year! Just sayin'.)

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But from what we can see, Carole is the ultimate grandmother. In fact, sometimes it seems like Kate and Prince William would rather spend time with Kate's family than the royal family! (And we think that has a lot to do with Carole.) OK, so that might be taking things a little too far -- but Carole most definitely deserves her fair share of the praise and compliments. On that note, here are 25 reasons why she's the best grandmum around. Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are more lucky than they know.

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The India Trip
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The India Trip

While Kate and Will toured India and Bhutan for seven days, Grandma Carole was on duty to look after George and Charlotte.

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Party Time

Carole and husband, Michael, have a professional party business, which makes Carole an expert at planning parties for George and Charlotte. Her favorite theme? Beatrix Potter!

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Let Them Eat Cake!

Carole gives her grandkids the royal treatmant and was even spotted in her hometown of Bucklebury taking George out for a piece of cake.

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Baby on Board

For a holiday shopping trip, Carole put Charlotte into a Baby Bjorn and took the little one along. Too cute!

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Good Advice
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Good Advice

Carole gives good advice, suggesting her daughter just "relax and enjoy" special times with her little ones.

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King's Road
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King's Road

Carole is a King's Road regular, making sure to pop into her favorite kids stores on one of London's top shopping streets to purchase things for Charlotte and George.

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All in the Family
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All in the Family

Carole treats Will's famliy like her own, even when William and Kate aren't around. That makes famliy functions so much easier so everyone can share time with the grandkids.

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Playing Nice
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Playing Nice

There's no catty grandma rivalry between Carole and Camilla. The two are friendly, and have even been spotted chatting at Wimbledon together.

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Very Happy

Carole was described as, "very happy" after meeting George for the first time.

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Beach Day
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Beach Day

Carole likes to keep things normal for the little royals, even taking George to a public beach to search for shells in the sand.

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Hitch a Ride

Carole loves spending time with her grandkids and has been known to perch George onto her shoulders for a walk around town.

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Big Fan

Carole is a big fan of son-in-law William and says he is the reason she is so pleased her daughter married a royal.  

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Grandma & Me

Carole is Will and Kate's go-to babysitter. She always makes time for the grandbabies.

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Ski Bunny

While Kate and Will skiied the Swiss Alps, Grandma Carole came along to care for the little ones.

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Nanny Training
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Nanny Training

When George and Charotte's new nanny needed to be shown the ropes, it was Grandma Carole who was on hand to do just that.

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Labor & Delivery
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Labor & Delivery

When it came to bringing each of her babies home, Kate went straight to her parents' house and stayed there. Who needs a night nurse when there's grandma?

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One of a Kind
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One of a Kind

While most royals would have hired a second nanny for their second child, Kate and William were happy with one. After all, Carole helps out so much, she's like another set of hands!

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Role Model
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Role Model

After giving birth to George, Kate commented that she planned to be a hands-on mom. Just like her mom.

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Diaper Duty
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Diaper Duty

Even before Kate gave birth, Carole anxiously awaited diaper duty. She even made Will promise she'd get to be a normal grandma, diaper changing and all.

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Youthful & Stylish
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Youthful & Stylish

Check out Carole at Wimbledon! Her style is on point for a warm summer day, and she carries such a youthful glow. Such a totally hip grandmum!

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She Has Good Taste
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She Has Good Taste

Recently, Carole came out with a Mother's Day wishlist for both herself and for other mums. We have to say: With picks like luxe anti-aging serums, cute jewelry, and fancy chocolates, the woman's got good taste. 

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She Has Good Taste ... In Dudes
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She Has Good Taste ... In Dudes

In 2017, Kate revealed her mother's celebrity crush: Roger Federer. Hey, hard to blame the woman for that!

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Her Nickname Is the 'Baby Whisperer'
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Her Nickname Is the 'Baby Whisperer'

Because Carole has such a special touch with newborns, friends and family refer to her as the Baby Whisperer. No wonder Kate ran off to live with her mom after George was born.

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She Knows How to Kick Back
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She Knows How to Kick Back

Hey, there's a lot of pressure being the future Queen of England's mom!

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She Rushed to Be With Kate Middleton When She Was Sick
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She Rushed to Be With Kate Middleton When She Was Sick

When you're sick, all you want is your mom. So, it's no surprise that Carole dropped everything and rushed to be by Kate's side when she was suffering from acute morning sickness at the start of her third pregnancy. Talk about a good grandma and a good mom.

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