Being a member of the royal family means conforming to a number ofroyal traditions and rules.
Unlike ordinary members of the public, royals can’t exactly do whatever they want.
If it sounds an awful lot like “The Princess Diaries,” you’re not far off.
Here are 14 times Kate has been spotted breaking a royal rule and why.
Ever since the royals began traveling by air, they made it a habit to travel in separate planes.
Since then, the couple has flown together on a number of occasions.
In fact, Kate has even been spotted on public, commercial flights with her family.
This rule is particularly important for older members of the family.
According to theDaily Mail, Grant Harrold, a former royal butler told OK!
The rule was about both safety and, as Harrold said, “mystique.”
However, since the ’90s this rule has been slowly changing, largely thanks to Princess Diana’s influence.
She took a more hands-on approach and often broke the no-hugging rule with members of the public.
And Kate Middleton is no different.
I couldn’t believe it, it was such a kind gesture," the mother told theDaily Maillater.
As Meghan Markle reportedly told the public in 2017, “We’re not allowed to do selfies.”
And that was very important to them."
As one attendee who got a selfie with Kate toldPeople, “They were so welcoming.
They were so warm and friendly.”
So, who knows, maybe we’ll see more selfies with Kate in the future.
Kissing, hand-holding and even touching your significant other is usually out of the question.
“The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending.
At the 2023 BAFTAs, for instance, she was allegedly spotted giving his bottom an affectionate tap.
When Kate Middleton wears mini skirts
Within the royal family, hemlines have traditionally been a contentious issue.
The standard rule is that royal women should never be much higher than the top of the knee.
In other words, mini skirts are a big no-no.
One of the major changes was allegedly “lower hemlines.”
Kate was also taught to wear weights in her skirt to prevent the wind from blowing it up.
In 2021, for instance, she wore a tennis skirt while meeting tennis player Emma Raducanu.
Kate Middleton certainly has broken the rule a few times.
While it may seem strange that royals never take off their coats, there’s a reason for it.
According toReader’s Digest, taking off a coat in public is considered “unladylike.”
Kate has removed her coat at several events, including her visit to Slough in 2023.
Royal experts have applauded Kate for re-examining this old royal tradition.
AsVoguereported, the couple also spent Christmas with the Middletons in 2012.
“She looked quite emotional,” one observer noted.
“She was just on her own.
About 10 meters behind her there were two people following her.
It wasn’t obvious she had security with her.”
Kate allegedly also sent a letter to Everard’s family.
But not Kate Middleton.
And according to some sources, the decision wasn’t exactly a popular one.
They ended up compromising on her look.”
In the end, Kate swept back the front pieces of her hair for a half-up, half-down look.
But Kate Middleton has always ignored royal rules that mean her children won’t have a relatively normal life.
“It’s simply about being appropriate.”
Essie’s Ballet Slippers shade is allegedly the royal shade.
However, on occasion, Kate Middleton has veered away from the royal nail tradition.
In 2022, Kate was spotted with a beige manicure that seemed to be a subtle break from tradition.
Kate has managed to break protocol subtly by opting for dark shades on her toes rather than her fingers.
That is, apart from Kate Middleton.
Kate has also shown off her sporty side on numerous other occasions, playing games like hockey and tennis.
