Every Time Catherine Duchess of Cambridge Went Against Royal Rules
Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s not like regular duchesses, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s a cool duchess. Coming from a different background than much of the royal family, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge puts a unique spin on the ‘duchess’ title. This means that, at times, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s been known to break a royal rule or two.
Here are some examples of when the Duchess of Cambridge has gone against tradition:
1. Kate will be the first ever queen of England with a college degree
Because Kate and Prince William met while attending the same school, they were able to have a more or less “normal” courting process. Though many princes marry with political strategy in mind, Kate and William married for love.
Not only was the University of St. Andrews responsible for the couple’s meeting, but Kate’s degree in history of art will make her the first British queen with a college education.
2. Casual fashion choices
While it’s common for the royal family to wear designer fashion, Kate isn’t a stranger to stores like the Gap. Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s also not afraid to wear the same look twice, as Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s been photographed on several occasions in the same outfit (Catherine Duchess of Cambridge has a navy blazer Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s particularly fond of).
Additionally, Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s not afraid to wear something the queen doesn’t like. Kate’s been advised to avoid wedges in the past because the queen isn’t a fan, but Catherine Duchess of Cambridge wears them anyway because who can deny the comfort and practicality of a wedge heel?
3. Kate likes to spend Christmas at home
Though it’s tradition for the royal family to spend Christmas at Sandringham House, Kate and her family like to spend the holiday together at home. Opting out of the royal tradition, Kate invited her parents and siblings to join her family at Anmer Hall last year.
This year, the couple will be breaking tradition again and will be spending the day with Kate’s parents, Carole and Michael.
4. Catherine Duchess of Cambridge’s a hands-on parent
The royal family is understandably busy. So busy, that it’s often a necessity to hire a nanny or two to help raise the kids. But Kate makes a point to be an involved parent, despite her busy royal schedule.
Kate and William do have a nanny named Maria to help fill in the gaps, but Catherine Duchess of Cambridge still drops George off at school and runs errands around town, among other and other ‘normal’ mom activities.
5. Kate is the family photographer
Kate and her family appreciate their privacy, and because they aren’t particularly fond of the paparazzi, they’re quite picky about who takes their picture. Breaking with royal tradition, Kate is typically the one to take photos of her family.
“Catherine Duchess of Cambridge is often the photographer behind some of the sweetest snaps to be released of Prince George and Princess Charlotte,” says Woman’s Own.
6. Her dress above the knee
Apparently, Queen Elizabeth has a rule that states the hemlines of royal outfits must be below the knee. However, at the queen’s formal 90th birthday celebration in 2016, Kate donned a stunning light blue Catherine Walker coat-dress that was slightly above the knee.
Whether an act of defiance or a miscommunication of the rule, Kate looked incredible — a look definitely worth bending the rules for.
7. Catherine Duchess of Cambridge flies with her family
The royal family isn’t supposed to fly together. “The Crown prefers that heirs to the throne don’t fly together, in case of a fatal crash that would destroy their lineage,” says Vogue. “Grim, but not unusual.” The White House has a similar protocol — the vice president almost never flies with the president.
Kate, however, prefers to fly with William and the kids. We don’t mind one bit, because you know what they say, the family that flies together … takes some pretty cute pictures on the tarmac.
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