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Her Majesty Breaks Protocol
Many fans of this royal romance sought signs that William’s family accepted Kate. And in a turn of events, the late Queen provided the rumormongers with fodder when she broke protocol for Kate’s sake.
It was the summer of 2009, and Kate was spending some quality time with the Queen and other royals during a family trip to Balmoral. The Queen was outwardly affectionate to her, even going as far as letting her take photos of the estate—something that no one was allowed to do. This unprecedented gesture made it clear to everyone that Kate had indeed gotten the approval of Her Majesty.
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