At Commonwealth Day, Kate Middleton breaks royal rules

At Westminster Abbey's Commonwealth Day service, Kate Middleton missed curtsying to Charles & Camilla.

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Royal fans noticed this and were confused as Kate usually curtsies to them.

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The reason for skipping the protocol has been disclosed by Cheat Sheet publication.

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Female family members must curtsy before the King and Queen Consort only once a day.

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This suggests that Kate might have seen her in-laws earlier that day before the official event.

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Female family members must bow before the King and Queen Consort only once a day.

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The royal family adheres to strict etiquette and procedure.

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Kate is known for her impeccable style and grace.

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Kate and William are popular among the public and are considered to be modernizing the royal family.

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