King Charles broke royal tradition to reassure Kate Middleton with five words

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Shared experiences have a unique way of bringing people closer together. King Charles and the Princess of Wales have unquestionably found support from another while facing their individual health battles.

Their closeness was on full display at the Trooping the Colour back in June. The monarch broke protocol by arranging for his "darling daughter-in-law" to stand next to him as the family gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony to wave to the crowds.

Their bond was unmistakable when Kate whispered something to Charles, making him laugh before the National Anthem was played.

The change of order was viewed as a mark of respect for Kate and an acknowledgment that she had chosen his official birthday to return to the public eye. READ MORE: Unique Royal tradition forbids Kate and William from eating together on Christmas Day morning READ MORE: Buckingham Palace issues statement as Queen Camilla to miss Royal Variety Performance Former royal butler Grant Harrold exclusively told OK!, “It is changing protocol to show the King and Kate united with each other and going through similar battles, so I would say this is down to the King’s preference.