All the times Kate Middleton broke royal protocol

She may be one of the more polished royal family members, but Kate Middleton has been known to break a royal rule or two.

[@darlingdeb7010]

I think Dianna was a trail blazer that helped lighten up some protocols, allowing kate to be able to do these things.

[@macyellis]

Dianna was amazing

[@Tina-gg7rk]

Correction; DIANA

[@patlehman2733]

Agreed.

[@margaretwaite7226]

The queen has not ever been known to us as Lizzy. Wmt have no manners .

[@onesunnyday5699]

​@Tina-gg7rk Did you know who they were talking about? Joyous know any of them? Do they know you exist? Thought so, 🤫

[@hilarymorrison8211]

She has empathy and respect. Go for it Kate.

[@susanlawson5926]

Perfectly said❣️

[@nancydemoss2945]

She hates being called Kate. She's always been called her proper name, Katherine.

[@bernadettekenaghan3246]

​@@nancydemoss2945eell said , i am sick of having to keep say it , the media and social media need to say her correct name, it can be annoying

[@nancydemoss2945]

@bernadettekenaghan3246 I misspelled her name. Shame on me. It's Catherine with a C. I read once that everyone in her family, even William, have always called her Catherine. She got Kate in school.

[@KnowGrace003.]

That should be go “ CATHERINE “😊.

[@debbielawrence6823]

She is a classy woman and cares about people not protocol. She is going to be great.

[@juliegalea6842]

She’s already great!!!

[@haz1013]

Yea...I.believed all the royal families broke the protocol before. She idealistic & elegant. Hardly wardrobe malfunction

[@hothotheat3000]

Exactly. She’s not going to turn down a hug from a child because PROTOCOL. She’s a human.

[@elenikominos7404]

The Princess of Wales does follow protocol,she just has her own style. Many rules are put in place for their own and others safety.

[@vip4life863]

I loved her she is so classy

[@helenawarsinnak]

I DEFINITELY feel that Diana would have ABSOLUTELY LOVED Kate!!!💜

[@KnowGrace003.]

Or CATHERINE, doubt Diana would have known anyone named Kate😊.

[@KnowGrace003.]

Or CATHERINE, doubt Diana would have known anyone named Kate😊.

[@greeneyedsoutherngirl6468]

@@KnowGrace003.🙄

[@indialogan7326]

✨She is a Princess who remembers she is human and she is making princess Diana proud.✨

[@jennycarmichael520]

This!!!

[@SarahAnew]

How quickly we forget how personable Princess Diana was. She often hugged and forgot royal protocol over showing love. Kate is such a beautiful person.

[@lydiapicano8806]

Princess Diana, will never be forgotten. ❤

[@palomalibre3945]

La princesa katy nos la recuerda a la princesa Diana.

[@blackroze1980]

So it's only natural that her son would choose to marry someone similar.

[@agnes8610]

I think people who were alive while Diana lived would never forget who she was and what made her special. She definitely counts as one of the least forgettable people of more recent history.

[@jasprerph]

We haven’t forgotten Diana .. but after her the royal family was almost defunct until Kate breathed new life into it ! ❤

[@mattier.9095]

The gentleman at the end of the video that she hugged was her former teacher that she recognised. It was a sweet video - he was touched that she remembered him after all those years.

[@eliciaeldridge3452]

It brings tears to my eyes that is so beautiful .

[@Angel-002]

He was her history teacher & she hadn't seen him in about 25 years. He said he was surprised she recognised him. It was a lovely natural reaction from her.

[@usermc1234]

Yeah that's so sweet. This debunks Meghan's indication that she got snubbed by Kate when she hugged her. Kate does hugs. Just, people don't always hug people they are not that familiar with😅

[@littlebird8837]

Such a lady, with a beautiful, warm heart. Gorgeous!! ❤💐

[@constancehendley9829]

Princess Catherine is the Royals most precious gem. God bless you sweet Princess. 🙏🇺🇲❤️

[@lesliebarnard1997]

The Queen actually gave Kate permission to wear her hair down as well as up for her wedding. ♥️😊👍

[@raquelweijers6130]

Beautiful woman with her own sense of being and style🙏🏽❤️

[@usermc1234]

She's really grown into her role, having been in it 13 years. She's so relaxed, focused and poised, that's such a good look.

[@pkm5150]

She knows when its safe to "break" protocol

[@carmelitajones7779]

Right

[@aur1del259]

This is it!!! ❤

[@stephaniegrabau7289]

Lol you cannot teach this! She is awesome

[@lekis5975]

nonsense

[@shahad_alsayed]

Obviously. Anyway there is insane person below my comment, rambling abt absurd thing. Calling itself a well educated, conversation, bla bla bla who cares. It considers herself Catherine, Princess of Wales, mother of three, children of her own. A wannabe of Princess Catherine Windsor (nee Middleton). How insane 😅

[@lourdescardoz5055]

Caring and very human.... God bless her ♥️♥️♥️

[@Michelangelo-f8b]

She’s loving and kind, good job Prince William, you picked someone just like your mom! Who has the same heart and kindness!

[@PBOLBae]

She's making her mother in law proud, following in her footsteps.

[@traciehall1975]

I'm so happy she will be queen,, wonderful lady and William being King would be an ideal , and amazing future for those who are under their reign, God bless them both ❤️. Much love and kindness always Tracie from Australia ❤

[@chanelwaldorf9728]

She is a Queen with or without any official title. Love from the USA! 🇺🇸 ❤ 🇬🇧

[@ellenbedford3888]

The older gentleman she hugged at the end, was a former teacher of hers.

[@eetoved1758]

Came here to say this. ❤

[@g.ecoleman5910]

True,but there are members of the royal family who wouldn’t have hugged anyone.

[@maxpowers111]

So what?

[@made-line7627]

​@@maxpowers111They're saying he wasn't a stranger/just another unknown member of the public

[@Wnta188]

Even though she broke protocol...I don't think it's anything fatal...Just let her enjoy her life

[@Luzdeluna-mk5wi]

Wonderfully down to earth considering her position. Warm and beautiful ❤

[@montymyahmolly]

Adorable ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉 Very sophisticated, humble and accessible!!! Keep going Kate 👍🙏🥳

[@noellesherman4824]

@@montymyahmolly hardly humble. I can see through her big time.

[@bernadettekenaghan3246]

​@@noellesherman4824have you ever met princess Catherine? Probably not , I have met her and she is most caring and kindest person I have met, so why don't your keep opinions to yourself

[@mooshka5303]

She is gorgeous and gracious. Probably my most favorite royal of all time ❤

[@nikkie5912]

Mine too!

[@carmelitajones7779]

😊

[@dalenagarcia8082]

Indeed!

[@secretsquirrel7374]

Yes mine too

[@fredwigley8786]

Princess Ann as well , extremely Hard working Royal AND did NOT want Titles for her children , unlike Rachel Megan Ragland Who wasn’t in the RF for a very very Shirt time , by the way FAKE KIDS 😂😂

[@olamideogundipe9282]

Absolutely polished and cultured.😊❤

[@noellesherman4824]

@@olamideogundipe9282 absolutely spoiled and privileged is more like it.

[@noralynnwhite6542]

​@@noellesherman4824 You're thinking of Camilla;)

[@usermc1234]

Relaxed, focused and poised. Always a good look!

[@SnowWhite717_]

She really is the best of the lot of them. She’s truly a one of a kind woman. ❤

[@tinaclifton5668]

I absolutely LOVE her! If I could be like anyone in this world I would choose to be like her. She is such a classy and good hearted lady.

[@lynmcnorton9627]

What a caring,kind princess she is can you imagine what a wonderful Queen she’s going to be 🥰

[@debs6475]

Shes approachable, genuine and a lovely person. Inside and out.

[@marybarry6408]

That’s what makes her so appealing. Versatile ,,beautiful, honest and loves King and country and happily serves.

[@floatingbutterfly2675]

My prayer with you princess and all sick people on earth

[@londasimpson9869]

She is so elegant and respectful to others! She is the " The Queen Of Hearts" and as frustrating as it all may be! She walks very closely with the "God Most High" ! And Her husband is blessed, and her children are blessed, and her family is blessed, And her purpose is blessed, but most of all she is a blessing to all who encounter her , and heart is so so beautiful! God Bless You Princess Katherine for you fill my heart with joy and you are such an inspiration to the entire world with a big big beautiful smile like no other! I love you so so much!

[@ClickyPen0101]

Diana paved the way for showing a more human and interactive side to royal protocol.

[@Stefanie2530]

When she breaks protocol it is not to defy the royals. She does it because she's helping others. She is a beautiful, kind and loving person . She's a wonderful princess and will be a phenomenal queen. How I wish Diana was still here. She would love her daughter in law and of course, adore her grandchildren.

[@ruthrowe5935]

Hood for her. She is truly a lady. A Princess.

[@BevJackson-m6t]

Really it is great to see affection

[@Veronique428]

How she is helping others by breaking protocol? When she was flashing everyone on her state trip just after being married, how this behavior helped anyone?

[@carmenbrown3437]

She is a good judge of peoples' character because she has character herself.

[@carmelitajones7779]

I truly believe that.

[@lekis5975]

Waity katy duchess do little Princess Kant, so much for character.

[@SupaFly10579]

You're spot on. ​@@lekis5975

[@florenceferdinand4717]

Waitey kaitey social climber yacht girl racist that funny

[@TracieB06]

Because she is one of us, the royals classed her as a commoner, classy, radiant elegant Catherine the jewel of the crown 👑 ❤

[@tbell1698]

Princess Catherine is the epitome of class, style, intelligence, compassion, leadership and integrity. She is truly an amazing woman and role model. Princess Catherine will make the best queen ever.

[@carmelitajones7779]

These are all the reasons HRH Catherine is so loveable. The human side of her comes out and that is what touches people. I remember all these moments and the people involved remember too and will continue to share their stories. I remember seeing her in person and I have commented about her spirit-- that you can feel she prides herself in being a good person and people knowing it. HRH Catherine is a delightful person.

[@janetbishop120]

She’s following in Diana’s footsteps and I am sure William loves her for that ❤

[@lillianvaldi7669]

Polished, cultured, educated, beautiful & elegantly dressed future Queen ❤

[@lavenderfieldshomestead786]

She's like Princess Diana. People love her.

[@danceteachermom]

I'm American and I just love everything about her! I obviously don't know her at all, but watching her interact with EVERYONE... Her children and husband, her parents and siblings, , the Royal Family (as in-laws and Queen, King-to-be/King) and the public in personal settings and at large walk-abouts.... She's ALWAYS behaves so lovely to everyone. She has perfect etiquette and even when dealing with her young children in front of the world, she handles it all so wonderful.

[@shara4036]

The BRF are the Fortunate ones, to have Catherine as part of their family ❤

[@VanessaCurry711]

She’s such a good person what an asset to the monarchy she’s going to be an amazing queen!!❤

[@marioncarson3083]

IF PRINCESS CATERINE IS ANYTHING LIKE HER LATE MOTHER IN LAW, PRINCESS DIANA, THEN RECOGNISE PRINCESS DIANA AS THE MUCH 💚🤍🧡PERSON THAT SHE WAS👌DIANA WOULD HAVE LOVED TOO HAVE MET HER TWO DAUGHTERS IN LAW & HER 5 GRANDKIDS.ALSO VICE VERSA.❤️❤️❤️💯🇮🇪

[@markoh3106]

@@marioncarson3083 Writing your comment caps lock on with excess emojis doesn't make you sound more intelligent or make your message more important.

[@AS-ri1mb]

@@markoh3106don’t be mean 😂

[@gerdacoetzer3615]

I just love 💕 this lady. She is just so humble and beautiful in the inside. She is a real queen.❤❤❤

[@philippamcqueen5430]

GOOD ON HER!❤So many folk hate to talk on the phone !what a ledge!x love this!

[@cennail]

Shes just as humble as Princess Diana was. So beautiful and refreshing to see. 😊

[@jeangowing197]

She is the best! Beautiful, caring, strong and so compassionate ❤

[@StillCensored]

There is NO substitute for grace. That is a fact.

[@monainsandiego]

People forget that Queen Elizabeth wore red lipstick and nail polish when she was young. Pix were in black and white, but she did wear red. Those rules were her personal preferences as she got older and it will be each Queen calling the shots/rules in time.

[@aliciateixeira-i1s]

I love Mrs Kate but she is not the queen yet and breaking protocol

[@kellz5135]

No, the queen always wore pastel or neutral colours. Nothing to do with black n white pics. Kate just isn't as regal as those fornicating over here imagine her to be.

[@aliciateixeira-i1s]

That would be disrespectful to Prince William and his Grandmother, I don't think PROTOCOLS can very from queen to queen and if so she is not "Queen" yet and have been breaking forbidden protocols. What ever it is but let's not sugar coat it what is good for the goose is good for the gander. That is putting everything on the table where everything is transparent for all. I'm not taking sides at all and I want to see everyone's in full not this or that base on no smoking mirrors. I hope she is getting better and we will see in time I guess. NOTE: the queen for now IS NOT CHANGING ANY PROTOCOLS RIGHT!!!!

[@JassLJ]

​@@aliciateixeira-i1sI understand what you're saying, but at the same time in my opinion there's nothing wrong with mixing their style up. It's not like Catherine is wearing inappropriate clothing it's just a nail color. Personally, I wouldn't be against french tips or different colors for example a blush pink.

[@aliciateixeira-i1s]

I was not talking about nail polish. I wish her well get better soon@@JassLJ

[@loreeciarkowski4903]

She's just like Princess Diana. So much empathy and sweet, she just down to earth. Keep being yourself Princess Kate

[@Veronique428]

She is nothing like Diana, Diana showed that she really care about people, she wasn’t showing up just to grin maniacally, wave and doing photo op, her charity work made real impact, it can hardly saying the same thing to her daughter in law!

[@nasiruAbubakar-be6uh]

I like the morality of Princess Kate because she is very humble

[@Arpege92]

Love Princess Catherine....keep doing your thing girl!

[@Ginag9232]

Princess Catherine is amazing a natural beauty. Prince William chose well.

[@kellz5135]

If he was choosing, it would never have been Kate.

[@elizabethdevries8028]

She is elegant and lovely

[@classicaldeb]

Indeed! 🌹

[@annkemsley3186]

Our Diana would be so proud of her daughter in law

[@danielangom]

She is human and not a doll of the protocoll 💝

[@mario-qi3yw]

Princess Catherine is a beautiful person both inside and out.😊

[@elenikominos7404]

Sarah Ferguson wore her hair down,what are they going on about🙄

[@florenceferdinand4717]

That a joke

[@CK-831]

I believe that the Queen told her that, once she is gone, it will be up to Kate to set future protocol. she's doing it up right!!!!! HER WAY.

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

She's such a lovely person - full of fun and loving people!

[@ireneariascervantes3341]

Don't hate the individuals but down with the monarchy. It's 2024, about time we have a real democratic system everywhere and we held our leaders accountable for their mistakes.

[@angelgirl6966]

My honest opinion is she’s making it better making the royal family more approachable instead of making them above everybody so it’s a good thing

[@joandmary0815]

Princess Catherine is just lovely. A beautiful example of gracious service. Love her!

[@leannegoins9173]

She is simply amazing - always a breath of fresh air. ❤❤❤❤

[@ButterflyWings1900]

She’s just beautiful inside and out, including her wonderful family ❤️🇦🇺🦘

[@willsta21]

She is beautiful and a woman I’ll be happy to call my Queen.

[@Bridgitte_01]

Kate is a class act of her own.

[@anitagendler3812]

I love her and think she’s pure class and elegance all the way! ❤❤

[@Kristenoyinbo]

She's incredible as a human being and as a woman and mother

[@angelwings7930]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@bacaworld7095]

Kate is STUNNING!! A true princess 👑

[@luzvaldes1030]

She always brings a smile to my face. Gosh, those dimples.!

[@rhondagrider4803]

❤❤❤❤❤❤The reason I LOVE her so much is because she is a lot like her mother-in-law, the late PRINCESS 👸 of WALES, DIANA ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉. They are/were both CLASSY, BEAUTIFUL, KIND CARING WOMEN!!❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@IslanderloverBKK]

I'm not from UK but I can't wait for the day she becomes queen!♥️

[@Soulful_Chaos]

Same here!

[@Goldies86]

I was just thinking how wonderful that William could find such a woman who stand beside him in life. I bet he recognized qualities in Kate that he appreciated in his mother.

[@lynettefinnigan9540]

Not bad for a "stiff Brit"... proving MM a liar every day!! God bless Princess Catherine, hope she is recovering well from her surgery.❤

[@DarleneHarris-s6h]

She’s a very classy and beautiful lady !!!💖💕💫

[@AvaDoglaLove]

Traditions should always be respected but they should also move with “the times” we are living in especially when the contrast is at it starkest so to speak and every Queen to be has the right to add her own sense of style combined with tradition in All Areas. She must be able to be herself if she is to Perform Constantly for the Good of Others, please give her respect and space to be her best self at this oh so very demanding job. ❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼 Good for her🙏🏼❤️RESPECT 🙏🏼👍👍👍👍

[@ginelleday5412]

She is beautiful. It is so nice to see her being herself. She is so classy and down to earth, too. She will be exquisite when she is Queen and William The King. She is awesome, and Prince William knows it.

[@ms.steveygolden1118]

it's L•O•V•E and I'm here for it!! enough from hate, bullying & nastiness

[@emmabovary1228]

She’s genuinely beautiful, inside and out. And it shows. That’s what makes her so attractive and mesmerizing.

[@ingridmattosmonteiro6935]

She is beautiful, classy and very loved! She's empathetic! She is an amazing human!! 💖

[@robertworrall7630]

LEAVE HER ALONE. PRINCESS CATHERINE IS TRULY WONDERFUL. MUCH LOVED❤

[@MsMegancarter]

I love her. She is pure grace and just such a warm person. The perfect future Queen.

[@wilmamalcolm9968]

I love princess Catherine she is gorgeous ❤

[@elviravugrinec3463]

She is a Queen material. She will understand the feelings of the common people, she was there before. You can tell how pleasant she talks to people ❤

[@annabelaustin5282]

Colour looks fab + hat is gorgeous. Catherine also looks great on casual moments. She always looks appropriate rather than showing off.

[@ungkumohddanialungkumohdariff]

Kate reminds me of our most beloved Diana... ❤❤❤

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

Oh No not her hair down and colored nail polish oh my goodness such a HARLOT! 😭

[@CarolBrown-x9z]

She is amazing

[@MsDusty7771]

I love Kate she and William are very warm hearted ..this will go far like Princess Diana... ❤️

[@annmarie5874]

Protocol? LEAVE PRINCESS KATE ALONE!! WHATEVER Her Highness does is today not the past. She reminds me of Princess Diana....there for PEOPLE not protocol. She DEFINATELY HAS FEELINGS for ALL PEOPLE...She will make a beautiful and honest QUEEN. ❤ for Her Family and ALL THE WORLD.....PURE CLASS

[@carolynholloway5488]

Diana did things like that. That's what endeared her to the people. Saying she "broke protocol " in instances such as this, while true, isn't exactly earth shattering.

[@marlengood1972]

Color nail polish is not a no-no. Just because queen Elizabeth didn’t care for them doesn’t mean they are against protocol in royal European circles.

[@laceyryan7751]

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is a saint in comparison to her renegade sister in law. You wish to talk about breaking rules, why not turn and focus on the real rule breaker, mm!!!!! She allegedly has tons of broken rules!!!!!

[@randilevson9547]

She is human, not a royal robot. She is kind, caring, fun, warm, and an independent thinker. Rules are being broken, quietly and slowly. Very effective. There is always the first person to break protocol. Catherine is going to be a magnificent Queen.

[@cindylawrence9628]

She’s such a classy and beautiful woman!! Her husband is a very lucky guy. I love her!

[@aladyandherdog]

Adore and admire Princess Katherine. HRH and Prince William have always been my favorite royals, along with Princess Ann. Love from the USA 🇺🇸

[@sharonsherwood1890]

Traditions do change over the years; so the Princess wanting to change traditions; let it be so. She's classy and a beautiful princess on the inside as well as on the outside; far more then what I have seen of other princess in the pass. 😊

[@DebbieKapke]

She is herself, ❤

[@carmenbrown3437]

That's why she is so appreciated

[@GodIsLove1015]

The Princess of Wales is beautiful, classy, elegant and Awesome. She loves the people and interacts with them. She so reminds me of Princess Diana. Love her. ❤💖👍

[@annmarie5874]

I AGREE. MATTER OF FACT I SAID ALMOST SAME COMMENT AS YOU!❤❤❤ LOVE PRINCESS KATE

[@JSH911]

Diana must be looking down and smiling ❤

[@stevengreen198]

Odd how the Duchess of Sussex (in one of her many heart wrenchingly interviews) claimed when she first met the Prince and Princess of Wales it was awkward as she was a "hugger" and they weren't 😮, well as with most things "her truth" doesn't seem to match the actual facts!

[@gincee6156]

Maybe Princess Catherine can sense a rotten egg (or a bad character), then she sees one. I don't hug just anybody at first sight, if they seem creepy especially.

[@missmew3499]

​@@gincee6156 precisely!! Catherine's instincts knew Me-Gain didn't have good intentions!! Also, Me-Gain's comments about borrowing Catherine's lip gloss were gross. I don't know any women who share make-up like that. Especially since Covid.

[@twilit]

halo and horns

[@StandAsYouAre]

M: I’m a hugger. Well maybe M needs to take some classes and learn about boundaries. Sleeping with someone doesn’t equal instant friendship status with their siblings. If anything it would be concerning that M is being overly familiar with her. With M’s actions and attire she put zero effort into trying to make a good first impression. Ripped jeans and bare feet? She had practically latched on like a tick and made herself at home in a home that wasn’t hers.

[@gincee6156]

@@missmew3499 My daughter had a nasty eye infection after borrowing a mascara. Never again would any of us borrow stuff outside family. Megdusa will always be an outsider, where ever she goes. I'm pretty sure, that her assistant packed her nessessary items for her. It was just her gross idea of "bonding" with her sister in law.

[@mamabear-42]

She is truly the princess for the people and takes it very personally. She shows he true heart and isn't selfish by showing she cares...

[@Buttercup_03]

She’s good hearted, like Diana! Good job Will!!