CATHERINE THE GREAT: HOW SHE SAVED THE BIG DAY!

Behind the scenes, the Princess of Wales was holding the Coronation together

The Princess of Wales is fast becoming the royal family’s secret weapon and nowhere was this more evident than at King Charles III’s emotional coronation at Westminster Abbey.

When the monarch’s Diamond Jubilee State Coach arrived at the cathedral ahead of schedule, forcing the 74year-old and Queen Camilla, 75, to wait in the vehicle for Prince William and Catherine, a stressed-out Charles was seen grumbling, We can never be on time,’ and, There’s always something!”

However, the delay was entirely intentional as it meant the Waleses would avoid running into Prince Harry, 38, making the day less stressful for everyone and reducing the amount of awkward family photos.

“Kate truly has become The Firm’s greatest asset,” spills a palace insider. Even after their minor hold-up on the way to the Abbey, an anxious Charles visibly relaxed once he saw his daughter-in-law, who gave him a simple, comforting glance. She knows how to diffuse things in an instant.”

As for Kate’s part in ensuring the warring brothers would remain separate on the big day? It was a masterstroke, says our source. Who can forget how perfectly she handled William and Harry at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral? Even though she admitted it was one of the worst days of her life!”