Kate Middleton disappoints kids by not signing autographs: ‘Not allowed’
nypost.comper People, “but I can draw.”When the kids asked her again to sign her name, she reportedly said, “My name’s Catherine. I’m not allowed to write my signature, it’s just one of those rules.”The Princess of Wales instead drew a flower for 7-year-old Ruby and a tree for another girl, according to the outlet.
She also sketched a pond with plants surrounding it for a third child. The Post reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment.According to a 2017 report from The Daily Express, Middleton is not allowed to autograph anything because there is a risk of her signature being forged.The royal regulation also applies to Middleton’s husband, Prince William, and his younger brother, Prince Harry, according to the report.
It was also reportedly the case for Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away in September at the age of 96.During Monday’s visit, Middleton gave a rare glimpse into her life as a royal when one of the schoolchildren asked what it’s like to be a princess.“You have to work hard,” the mom of three replied, according to video footage obtained by the Daily Mail. “But you know the best thing about it is meeting kiddies like you.”Signing autographs isn’t the only unique royal rule.During a 2018 appearance on “Masterchef Australia,” the newly-crowned Queen Camilla confirmed the long-standing rumor that members of the royal family are not allowed to eat garlic.During the show, one of the judges, Gary Mehigan, asked about foods banned for royals, to which Camilla replied, “I hate to say this, but garlic.
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