Why Kate Middleton’s messaging Victoria Beckham late at night

With Kate Middleton in high demand for Vogue covers, insiders say that she’s turned to Victoria Beckham for guidance

Kate Middleton wears coat, Victoria Beckham wears black dress

by Closer staff |
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It has been an encouraging and exciting start to the new year for Kate Middleton, who, after announcing that she is in remission from an undisclosed form of cancer, is now said to be in talks for the global covers of esteemed fashion bible Vogue.

And insiders say that as she hopes to step up her public-facing duties as she returns to full health, the Princess of Wales has turned to fashion powerhouse Victoria Beckham – a close pal of the royals along with football legend hubby David - for her expertise.

The source says, ‘After everything she’s been through, Kate’s keen to shake things up a bit and start making more of her position as a global fashion icon. She’s always enjoyed that side of royal duties with film premieres, Royal Variety Shows and Wimbledon, for example, and she is keen to embrace more of the glamour and do more things that light her up.

‘When the Vogue offer came in, Kate immediately went to Victoria for advice, given she’s always been someone she can trust. If there’s anyone who knows the world of high fashion, it’s her.’

Kate Middleton wears pink dress
Kate Middleton has reportedly been approached by Vogue ©IMAGO/i Images

Celebrated for her stylish wardrobe, Kate, 43, appeared on the cover of British Vogue in June 2016 as part of the publication’s 100th anniversary. According to reports, Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has approached Kate via an intermediary to offer her worldwide Vogue covers, which include UK and US versions.

A source said, ‘The princess has come a long way since that first cover. She's a global fashion icon but she is so much more. Her brave battle against cancer while raising three young children in the public eye makes her a role model to millions. Her story would be an inspiration to so many women going through what she has gone through.’

Kate – who is mum to George, 11, Charlotte, nine and Louis, six, with husband Prince William, 42 – revealed at the end of last month that she was in remission from cancer, after going public with her diagnosis in March 2024. As she was undergoing preventative chemotherapy, a source previously divulged that former Spice Girl Victoria, 50, and her husband David, 49, had been in touch with Kate, offering supportive messages and even a pamper package.

The insider added last year, ‘Once Kate has fully recovered, Vic would love to work with her, as well as help style her and see her use her products.’

Victoria Beckham wears a white suit on the red carpet
Victoria has covered Vogue 32 times ©CAMERA PRESS/Joanne Davidson

Kate already has some Victoria Beckham items to her name, having worn a pair of the designer’s sunglasses at Wimbledon, slipped into a cream knit dress from Vic’s range in January 2023, and she is the reported owner of a VB white Quincy bag.

And now, our insider says that Vic is hoping Kate’s dazzling Vogue offer will see their budding friendship continue to blossom, especially as she and David no longer have a bond with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

The source reveals, ‘Vic is delighted to be able to help Kate. While she’s always adored her, she’s found it hard to really connect and bond with her, which has all changed over the last few weeks.

‘For the first time, Vic says she and Kate have an actual friendship and she can finally envisage becoming part of her inner circle - something she’s always dreamed of. Vic’s confident that pulling away from Meghan helped Kate to realise that her loyalties lie firmly with her and William, so while she’s faltered a couple of times and felt guilty about pulling away, she’s now confident she made the right decision.’

David and Victoria Beckham attend Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding
Victoria and her husband David were guests at Kate's wedding ©IMAGO/ABACAPRESS

The source adds, ‘Vic’s already invited her and William to David’s 50th birthday bash in May and has told Kate to save the date for her birthday in April.’

Devout royalists Vic and David – who are parents to Brooklyn, 25, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 19 and Harper, 13 – were once close to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, even attending their wedding in 2018. But they are said to have fallen out with Harry and Meghan after they allegedly accused Vic and David of leaking stories about them to the press.

Despite reports last week suggesting that Meghan has extended an olive branch to the Beckhams, the power couple show no signs of jeopardising their alliance with Team Wales. In October, David teamed up with Prince William to celebrate the launch of London Air Ambulance’s new helicopters, and recently admitted that he ‘always gets emotional talking about anything I do with the royal family.’

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And an insider adds that with signs pointing to Kate’s greater exposure to the fashion world, Meghan has already been left rattled.

The source says, ‘Meghan is furious that Kate is trying to encroach on what she perceives as her territory. She was livid when she found out about Anna Wintour’s offer - especially given she was removed from the final cover of the UK’s 2019 issue and how she’d jump at that opportunity.’

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