As a future Queen herself, she's firmly part of the Royal family. But that wasn't always the case - and Kate Middleton's thoughtful homemade Christmas gift played a large part in getting the Queen's seal of approval back in 2011.
According to Royal expert Duncan Larcombe, Kate's inspired choice of wholesome homemade chutney made the perfect first impression.
Speaking in a special edition of Ok! magazine, Kate At 40, released to celebrate the milestone birthday of the Duchess of Cambridge, Duncan explained the significance of that humble Christmas gift.
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