8 ways the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have broken royal protocol
Throughout their relationship, William and Kate have flouted tradition again and again — though typically, their choices have been received with lots of love. Here are eight ways these lovebirds are bringing the British monarchy into modern times.
1. They don’t live in London
The rebellious royals retreated to a quitter life outside of London after getting married. Although they have an apartment at Kensington palace, Anmer Hall, in the far north, is where they spend most of their time.
2. They don’t do many public appearances
As everyone knows, it’s a royal’s duty to cut many ribbons, plant many trees, and open at least three hospitals or so a year. However, while Kate is at home with the kids, William is pulling ten hour shift at his job as an air ambulance pilot. So although we see a lot of the duo, it’s not quite as much as tradition would like us to.
4. They are raising there kids
When it comes to little George and Charlotte, the couple is not having them raised by a coterie of nannies behind palace walls. Kate is following Princess Diana with that one!
5. George goes to school
Many royals before William and Harry were home schooled, but Kate and Will are sending a clear message that their children will be treated like everyone else.
6. They let the public into their lives
Past royals didn't exactly have the option to tweet and post online, but this royal couple releases photos on Twitter and Instagram at regular intervals and on special occasions. The Duchess finds this is a good way to keep the ever looming eyes of the press at bay.
7. They are affectionate
Occasionally, William and Kate will wrap their arms around each other, or lean in, or jubilantly celebrate a sports victory with a hug. On the other hand, you would never see Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth hug or touch each other in public.
8. They actually like each other
We imagine all this affection has something to do with how much they genuinely like each other. And as depressing as that fact is, William and Kate represent a turning of the tide: a union of romantic love, as opposed to a marriage of political strategy. Cheers to them!
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