A royal author says the late Prince Philip gave Princess Kate early guidance on coping with life in the royal spotlight, and that she continues to follow the advice. Both reports describe Philip as offering straightforward, strict counsel when Kate first joined the Royal Family. The Mirror frames the guidance as “meaningful” and says it helps Kate manage the expectations and pressures associated with her role. The Daily Express similarly characterizes the advice as crucial and highlights that Kate still uses it. However, neither article provides extensive detail on the exact wording of Philip’s advice or how it is applied day to day. Both sources also rely on commentary from a royal author rather than directly quoting Philip’s statements. Overall, the reporting aligns on the core point that Philip offered key guidance to Kate at the outset of her royal duties and that Kate continues to be guided by it years later. The accounts focus on the persistence of the counsel rather than new developments or specific incidents tied to it.