During the so-called “Golden Age” of flying, Carole’s job was a highly coveted opportunity.

However, Carole’s job wasn’t just a trendy way to leave her humble upbringing behind her.

However, this was not the place the young couple wanted to put down roots.

Carole Middleton

As it turns out, Carole stayed true to this characterization when selecting her home.

However, her party supply venture wasn’t able to be contained in her garden shed for very long.

Of course, it’s not difficult to see how the idea for Party Pieces came together.

Carole Middleton

According to Smith’s biography, Party Pieces became so successful that it quickly became Carole’s full-time job.

Take that, ‘Shark Tank’!

As Carole Middleton herself has revealed, her family lacked the money to send her to college.

Carole and Michael Middleton

This experience was not remotely close to what Carole’s children Catherine, Pippa, and James would have.

There were also a lot of aspiring middle-class families who wanted to turn their children into ‘gentlemen.'"

However, Carole learned to draw on her resources as a mom to help her business.

Party Pieces

According toThe Telegraph, Carole started the business by making party favors in her kitchen.

The business didn’t really become successful until she began purchasing ads in a children’s magazine.

Per The Telegraph, the figures of Party Pieces are not public information.

Carole and Michael Middleton

She continued, saying, “They grew up with it.”

However, it seems they were also a part of it.

According to The Telegraph, each of Carole’s children participated in the business in some way.

Carole Middleton

Pippa did the blog."

The mother of three continued, saying, “I still value their ideas and opinions.”

Family is everything to Carole Middleton

Carole Middleton is a family gal, through and through.

Carole and Michael Middleton

However, her son’s post on social media proves they’ve stayed close.

However, Carole still offers loads of support for Catherine, Princess of Wales, whenever she can.

And don’t muscle in on the guest list."

Carole and Pippa Middleton

One of the included photos was a snap of Carole Middleton holding her eldest daughter as a baby.

The pair’s uncanny resemblance is a stark contrast to Catherine’s resemblance to her own children.

Apparently,royal outfits mean morethan you might realize.

Pippa Middleton, Carole Middleton family

I know what I want, but I can’t find it."

According to Carole, she thrives in normalcy.

After all, Carole’s younger years were much more conventional than thelavish lifestyles members of the royal familyenjoy.

Middleton coat of arms

When she’s not looking fabulous while attending royal weddings, Carole’s life does actually seem pretty normal.

As Carole toldThe Telegraph, “I don’t see myself stopping [work].”

I’d have to redecorate the house."

Kate Middleton

She continued, saying, “I’d love to travel, but then I’d miss the grandchildren.

No, I’ve got a billion ideas I still want to do.”

Carole’s ambition to put off retirement for as long as possible is understandable.

Kate and Carole Middleton

If she can have it all, why should she stop now?

Oak Acre didn’t offer enough privacy.

While the price point is high, the manor boasts seven bedrooms and sits on 18 acres (viaHello!

Carole Middleton

Bucklebury Manor is an easy drive to Adelaide Cottage.

A glass greenhouse was erected to host the party.

Clearly, the new digs are well enjoyed by the Middleton children.

Carole Middleton

Catherine famously wore a bubblegum pink ME+EM dress when she met 5-year-old Mila Sneddon, according toVanity Fair.

Sure enough, the ME+EM dress was the fairytale choice for such a special meeting.

Adorably, Carole and Catherine have swapped outfits before.

Carole Middleton

(This seems to be her favorite venue to wear her daughter’s clothes!)

However, the borrowing goes both ways.

Catherine borrowed her mother’s blue Reiss dress back in 2012.

Carole and Michael Middleton at an event

Great taste runs in the family.

“We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty The Queen,” the tribute reads.

We offer our heartfelt sympathy to The Royal Family at this time of great sadness."

Carole Middleton at an event

The post was flooded with sympathy and well wishes from all over the world.

The mayor of Bormes-les-Mimosas, Francois Arizzi, told Var Matin that he spoke with Catherine and William.

“We talked about the charms of Bormes-les-Mimosas and its climate, banalities.

Carole and Michael Middleton at an event

It was a simple moment, and I wasn’t more impressive than that!”

It’s festivity all the way for this gal!

On her company’sInstagrampage, Carole is quoted as saying, “Halloween is an Autumn highlight for me.

James Middleton and Alizée Thevenet at an event

Carole doesn’t just love Halloween though.

Carole Middleton at an event