Princess Kate ‘broke royal protocol’ when she issued a statement written in her own words, according to a royal biographer.
The Princess of Wales announced she had completed her chemotherapy treatment in September when she released an emotional video message on her and Prince Williams’s official social media accounts.
The personal message came six months after the mother of two announced her diagnosis in March.
Royal biographer Robert Hardman revealed in a new chapter of his book on King Charles, New King, New Court that Princess Kate broke royal protocol and recorded the message entirely in her own words.
Princess Kate ‘broke royal protocol’ when she issued a statement written in her own words, according to a royal biographer.
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Robert said: “It was attributed not to ‘HRH The Princess of Wales’, but to ‘Catherine, The Princess of Wales’, a tiny point to most people but a noteworthy one in an institution bound to a correct way of doing things.”
Referring to the message’s filming process, Robert revealed: “It had certainly not been captured on a family mobile phone.”
He added: “The Princess had been filmed by a cameraman from BBC Studios Events Productions, the same team which filmed the Coronation and the late Queen’s funeral.
“The words, however, were entirely the Princess’s own.
Royal biographer Robert Hardman revealed in a new chapter of his book on King Charles, New King, New Court that Princess Kate broke royal protocol and recorded the message entirely in her own words.
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The author continued: “Even the formal transcript issued by the Palace broke with protocol.”
Princess Kate has not yet fully returned to royal duties, however, she has been confirmed to be stepping out this weekend for two Remembrance events.
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that the 42-year-old will join her family this weekend in London to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
The Palace said in a statement, “Members of the Royal Family will attend the annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Princess Kate has not yet fully returned to royal duties, however, she has been confirmed to be stepping out this weekend for Remembrance Sunday as she joins the Royal Family.
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The Palace’s statement continued: “His Majesty The King became Patron of the Royal British Legion earlier this year.
“The Festival will be attended by His Majesty The King, The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and The Duke of Kent.”
Regarding Remembrance Sunday, the Palace added: “The King and Members of the Royal Family will attend the annual Remembrance Day Service at The Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday.
“The Prince and Princess of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, The Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and The Duke of Kent will also attend the Service.”