The Duchess of Cambridge is a big fan of hugs.
Throughout her time in the Royal Family, the Duchess of Cambridge has shown she’s not afraid to give out hugs on engagements.
“Hugs are very important. I keep saying that to my children,” Her Royal Highness recently explained at an engagement.
Earlier this week, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended an event at Basildon Sporting Village – an event that centred around the ability of sport to change lives.
The Duchess was well embraced by young admirers during the couple’s visit. These youngsters are part of the Royal Foundation’s Coach Core project, a project that empowers to educate and train the next generation of sports coaches.
During their visit, Will and Kate participated in a number of activities. The Duchess took a try at playing tennis while the Duke took his hand at practising javelin.
Traditionally, hugging members of the Royal Family breaks traditional protocol. One is not meant to touch a royal unless they offer their hand first for you to shake.
BBC royal correspondent Jonny Dymond says that these are “customs and practices” rather than a set “book of rules.”
With the younger generation of monarchs, Dymond says “nothing is set in stone”, going on to add: “Reinvention is something they have become rather good at.”
Kate isn’t the only royal breaking tradition. During Prince Harry and Meghan’s visit to Australia and New Zealand, the two embraced a number of well-wishers. One young fan even stroked the Duke of Sussex’s beard.
