Kate Middleton, now Princess Catherine of Wales, forged a strong, closerelationship with Queen Elizabeth.
The duchess and the queen took advantage of this close proximity to enjoy each other’s company.
“Sometimes they’ll casually catch up over afternoon tea,” a source told Us Weekly.
According toBritish Heritage, this prestigious award honored the duchess’s service to the queen.
During her first Christmas with the family, Catherine decided to give the queen a homemade gift of chutney.
Catherine, who is known forpromoting kindness, was impressed by the queen’s actions.
Catherine also impressed the queenright from the beginning.
