Queen Elizabeth is usually known for being the stickler for royal protocol and etiquette, but she actually encouraged Prince William and Kate Middleton to ignore that protocol when it came to planning their wedding in 2011.
In her 2013 book Kate: A Biography, royal author Marcia Moody, explains how the Queen gave Will and Kate permission to be loose with the rules on their special day. According to Express, Moody wrote:
That might not have been the best public figurehead move, but it was definitely the best loving grandma move.
For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for theMarie Claire newsletter.
RELATED STORY
What Will Happen When Queen Elizabeth II Dies?
RELATED STORY
Prince William and Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding
-
The 'Bling Empire' Season 2 Cast: Your GuideKevin, Kane, Anna, and the rest of the gang are back.
-
Meghan Markle Shared a Poignant Message About Working Moms as She Calls for More Childcare Support
Archewell is supporting the "National Business Coalition for Child Care."
-
Kanye West Told Kim Kardashian She Was Dressed Like Marge Simpson and Her Career Was Over After the WSJ Innovator Awards
This is awful.
-
Meghan Markle Shared a Poignant Message About Working Moms as She Calls for More Childcare Support
Archewell is supporting the "National Business Coalition for Child Care."
-
Kate Middleton Just Revealed Prince Louis' Favorite Superhero
A fine choice.
-
Princess Charlotte Got a Personalized Soccer Shirt During Her Parents' Visit to Scotland
IT'S SO CUTE.
-
Prince William Hugged a Grandfather in Glasgow: "It Felt Like a Son Hugging a Father"
Oh great, now I'm sobbing.
-
Prince William and Kate Middleton Looked So Happy Together in Scotland
They were there to hear about early childhood and mental health initiatives.
-
An Apartment in Princess Diana's Old London Building Is for Sale for £3 Million
Bargain!!!
-
Kate Middleton Is Every Bit the Fashion Icon Diana Was, Royal Expert Says
Hard agree.
-
Prince William and Kate Middleton Honored the Victims of the Manchester Attack
They attended the Glade Of Light Memorial opening.
