The Middleton family has long been Princess Catherine’s private anchor inside a very public institution. Now, as Catherine prepares for her future as Queen, that family bond may be moving closer to the heart of royal life.
Recent reports suggest that King Charles III is open to a subtle but meaningful evolution within the royal household—one that could see Catherine’s sister, Pippa Matthews, stepping into an official position alongside the future Queen. While not a peerage or formal princess title, the role being discussed would mark a significant recognition of trust and proximity to the Crown.
A Trusted Presence for the Future Queen
Sources close to the Palace say Catherine, Princess of Wales is considering appointing Pippa as a Queen’s Companion when she ascends the throne—a position historically reserved for people the monarch trusts implicitly.
The idea isn’t without precedent. Camilla appointed her sister Annabel Elliot as one of her companions after becoming Queen Consort, reinforcing the tradition of leaning on close family rather than distant courtiers.
The timing is notable. Following Catherine’s completion of chemotherapy, attention within royal circles has shifted toward long-term planning. Throughout her treatment, Catherine relied heavily on her immediate family—especially Pippa—strengthening a bond that many believe will naturally extend into her reign.
Why Royal Experts Say Pippa Makes Sense
Royal commentator Phil Dampier has described Pippa as “the ideal choice,” noting that such a role doesn’t demand full-time royal service.
“This is someone the Queen can trust completely,” Dampier explained. “And who better than her sister? It would allow Catherine support without disrupting Pippa’s own family and professional life.”
Another expert, Jenny Bond, emphasized the sisters’ unusually natural dynamic. Unlike traditional royal relationships governed by protocol, Catherine and Pippa interact with ease and informality—something Bond believes would be a strength, not a weakness, in a modern monarchy.
A Parallel Title: Lady Glen Affric
Alongside possible palace duties, Pippa is already set to gain a prestigious title through marriage. Her husband, James Matthews, is heir to the Glen Affric estate—an expansive 10,000-acre property near Loch Ness.
When James inherits the estate, he will become Laird of Glen Affric, making Pippa Lady Glen Affric. While this is a Scottish territorial designation rather than a royal title, it places her in a unique position: a woman linked to both noble landholding and the inner circle of a future Queen.
A Sisterhood That Has Always Been Visible
The closeness between Catherine and Pippa has never been a secret. One of the most telling moments came at Pippa’s 2017 wedding, when Catherine quietly helped guide the children down the aisle—and gently adjusted her sister’s dress moments before the ceremony began.
It was a small, human gesture, but one that captured their relationship perfectly: private loyalty in a public setting.
What This Really Signals
No formal announcement has been made, and Palace insiders stress that any future role for Pippa would be understated rather than ceremonial. But the message is already clear.
As Catherine prepares for queenship, she is shaping a royal household built not just on tradition, but on trust. And in that vision, Pippa Matthews isn’t stepping into the spotlight—she’s stepping closer to her sister.