“I was a hugger and have always been a hugger.

Based on her observations of Kate, the talk show host was incredulous.

“Kate’s a big hugger,” the friend toldPeople.

Catherine Middleton smiling big

“She is warm and friendly and greets everyone with a big hug and kiss.

It comes naturally to her to be like that.”

In addition, theDaily Mailposted photos of Kate greeting fans with hugs at royal walkabouts.

Catherine, Princess of Wales hugging a fan