Did you know that the British royals have some predilection to online media? Well, Kate Middleton recently affirmed the royal family's fondness for digital media as she took the guest editorial post at The Huffington Post on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

The royal family have always been eager to stay ahead of the trend. As a matter of fact, Queen Elizabeth II has been sending emails since the '70s. By 1997, the royal matriarch established her own website, where she released podcasts. She also has accounts on Flickr, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

It was Duchess Kate's editorial job, however, that proved the royals' penchant for the new media. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old Duchess of Cambridge kicked off her editing work by launching, "Young Minds Matter," to promote her advocacy on mental health.

Aside from commissioning articles and getting them published, Prince William's wife also wrote her piece, where she shared her own parental experiences as well as her take on mental health problem.

"It is such a privilege to have this opportunity to be Guest Editor of the Huffington Post today, and to celebrate the amazing work being done to improve and understand the mental health of young children," the Duchess wrote.

"The mental health of our children must be seen as every bit as important as their physical health," she added. "For too long we have been embarrassed to admit when our children need emotional or psychiatric help, worried that the stigma associated with these problems would be detrimental to their futures."

Duchess Kate also received support from U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama, who commended the royal mom-of-two for her unwavering contributions to mental health awareness.

"Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge has been a passionate voice on so many important issues, and I'm grateful that she is using her day as Guest Editor to shine a bright light on mental health, particularly children's mental health," she wrote.

Meanwhile, as Kate Middleton urged a non-political approach on juvenile mental health, her husband Prince William ignited a debate when he commented on the impending referendum on Britain's position in the European Union.

"In an increasingly turbulent world, our ability to unite in common action with other nations is essential," the 33-year-old Duke of Cambridge told the recipients of the inaugural Diplomatic Academy awards. "It is the bedrock of our security and prosperity."

William's remarks, however, were perceived as a subtle endorsement of the U.K.'s continued membership of the European Union. But the Palace promptly clarified that the prince was not "getting political," stressing his speech was "not expressing a political view."

In line with the royal family's fondness for new media, Kate Middleton's Huffington Post job is part of the royal effort to continue their digital media presence. It is reportedly a continuation of tradition, where every generation has tried to stay relevant by using digital media to voice out their messages.

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