Kate Middleton would’ve had to face the impossible task of ruling the Commonwealth if Prince Charles and Prince William died from COVID-19.

In March, Prince Charles tested positive for the virus. And just weeks later, Prince William was also diagnosed with the illness.

According to Woman’s Day, this would’ve been a tricky situation for Middleton, who is married to Prince William.

If her father-in-law and husband died, Middleton’s eldest son, Prince George would be next in line to the throne. But since he’s still a minor, the Duchess of Cambridge would’ve stepped in.

A source told the tabloid that a council will be appointed to carry out duties in Prince George’s name until he’s 18 years old. And this council will include Middleton.

Prince Andrew happens to be next in line to Prince Charles, and Prince Harry is next in line to Prince William since Prince George is still a minor. So, Middleton would’ve also worked closely with the two male members of the royal family.

However, what makes the situation even trickier is the fact that Prince Andrew and Prince Harry were both embroiled in major controversies in recent months.

Last year, the Duke of York decided to step back from his royal duties after his interview with Newsnight presenter, Emily Maitlis. During the interview, Prince Andrew denied sexually abusing Virginia Roberts Giuffre, and he also denied his connection with Jeffrey Epstein.

Two months later, Prince Harry released a statement announcing his decision to quit The Firm.

The source told the tabloid that no one knows for sure what Middleton must have felt when Prince Charles and Prince William were diagnosed with COVID-19. But there’s a possibility that she was stressed because she has to work closely with two of the most controversial royals in history.

“We were all facing the possible demise of the next two in line to the throne and all eyes were on Duchess Kate, who was nothing but the epitome of strength throughout it,” the source said.

Meanwhile, Prince William just came clean about his COVID-19 diagnosis from last April earlier this month.

While speaking with Insider, royal expert Henri Estramant said that the Duke of Cambridge shared his diagnosis as the United Kingdom entered its second lockdown so that Britons would take the illness seriously.

Estramant also said that Prince William must have kept his diagnosis private for the rest of his life if the country didn’t go into lockdown again.