Kate Middleton Wears Mask for One Event, Then Promptly Goes Back to Not Wearing It

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For a large part of the coronavirus pandemic, Kate Middleton and Prince William have done remote engagements over Zoom. But when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started doing in-person events again in June, the two opted not to wear masks and instead social distance from the people they were talking to, a move that prompted some outrage among royal fans.On Tuesday, Kate finally embraced PPE and the opportunity to be a royal role model.

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a floral mask with a white shirt dress during her Baby Basics event in Sheffield. CHRIS JACKSONGetty Images The Duchess did take it off at one point for some photos, but still, the optics were there in some pictures: She's wearing a mask out of courtesy to others and so should.