Kate Middleton is often praised for her graceful public appearances and approachable demeanor and during the Commonwealth Day Service, she once again caught attention by subtly breaking royal protocol.
On Monday, the 44-year-old royal attended the annual event with her husband Prince William and family members, including The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, as well as King Charles III and wife Queen Camilla.
The Princess of Wales looked stunning in a bespoke cobalt blue coat dress by Catherine Walker and a Sean Barrett wide-brimmed saucer hat that perfectly matched her structured dress.
Adding a refined finishing touch to the look, she went for navy suede pointed-toe pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a croc navy clutch by Strathberry Multrees.
Kate Middleton’s outfit would not be complete without a sweet homage to the late Queen Elizabeth. She was spotted in a pair of Bahrain pearl drop earrings, a treasured piece that once belonged to the monarch and had been part of her collection for decades.
Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on March 09, 2026 in London, England.Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images
During the annual event, she was seated in the front row of Westminster Abbey beside the Prince of Wales. However, an unexpected gesture drew attention when Middleton greeted the longtime royal photographer Arthur Edwards.
The princess appeared to mouth “Hello” as the photographer continued taking photos inside the Abbey.
While it was considered a small and polite gesture, it was seen as deviating from royal protocol because royals are expected to follow rigid etiquette and avoid personal interactions with the media, especially during formal ceremonies.
Despite this incident, royal watchers on social media praised the Princess of Wales for her “genuinely warm” response.
The Princess of Wales spotting royal photographer, Arthur Edwards, taking photos of her inside Westminster Abbey today! ?She’s so cute ? pic.twitter.com/ioUpc4tlyc
— Belle (@RoyallyBelle_) March 9, 2026“This is the most wholesome royal moment today. She’s so genuinely warm and kind, love how she always acknowledges people like Arthur who’ve been there forever,” one wrote.
“She is so sweet, no pretense or thinking she is better than anyone else, her smile & hi to the photographer proves it,” a commenter added.
The same goes for another X user who said “I love her approach! No posing, no fake coy glances. Just a sincere smile and a mouthed greeting!”
Even a brief and simple interaction like that reminded everyone why Middleton continues to win hearts with her grace and relatability.
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