London, October 12 (ANI): Prince Williams girlfriend Kate Middleton has been slogging round the clock at her parents firm after being annoyed with claims that shes lazy.

The 26-year-old, who has had just one part-time job with high street fashion giants Jigsaw, is reportedly upset by allegations that the Queen had told aides she should get a proper job after leaving university.

Now, the graduate has devoted herself to a full-time job with her parents Party Pieces and is said to be toiling late, going without lunch and working even when the rest of the staff has called it a day.

Kate, who is now amongst the key executives at the firm, is said to be heading the department of website designing and is also responsible for getting new clients.

She was very upset over the criticism, the Daily Star quoted a friend as saying.

The friend said: She isnt lazy but like a lot of graduates shes found the jobs market pretty tough to crack.

The fact shes Prince Williams girlfriend doesnt mean a thing on her CV.

However, Kates work has let her to encourage her ambition of starting her own business someday while making royal beau take pride in her.

She wants to make William proud of her, said a family friend. (ANI)