Defying Queen Elizabeth: Did William & Kate Middleton do it?

By helicopter to Cornwall, Kate Middleton and Prince William broke Queen Elizabeth II's golden rule.

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On September 8th, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall paid their first joint visit to Falmouth.

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The late Queen was concerned that the newlyweds would perish in a helicopter crash.

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In recent years, William and Kate have risen to the occasion, and the future looks bright with them at the helm after Charles.

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