The adage "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" (and no, we're not talking about Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter Apple), seems to apply to this gorgeous group of moms who run the gamut from grandmom to new mom. The constant: They generously share their style, support & love.
For Carole Middleton, it's definitely her daughter Kate (and lately Pippa, too) who are firmly fixed in the limelight. But she handles the reflected glory with ease and grace. And obviously she had quite a lot to do with equipping her daughter with poise, style, common sense and the serenity fit for a princess.
More on Carole Middleton's mid-life career change: The Mothers-in-Law