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25 Times Kate Middleton & the Royals Were One Big Happy Family

EntertainmentPublished Dec 21, 2015
By Meredith Gordon
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Prince Charles has a reputation for being a bit of a fuddy-duddy. Camilla is notoriously crusty. Harry's a blast. But -- Kate Middleton doesn't seem to mind hanging with hubby Prince William's family. Surprisingly, she seems to get along with everyone just fine, and they seem to enjoy her company as well. But, if anyone can handle marrying into royalty, we're pretty sure it's Kate. 

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In fact, when it comes to chilling with the royals, Kate seems downright comfortable. Of course, this is a good thing considering that she is part of their family and has been around them for years, but we can't say that it seems easy for just anyone to hit it off with British royalty. However, Kate seems to do a pretty fantastic job of it, and we give her props!

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The big happy family has been seen at numerous events where Kate definitely seems to fit right in with the array of characters that are in her husband's family tree. If it were us, we don't think we could pull it off like she does.

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A Show of Respect
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A Show of Respect

Part of getting along in the royal family is acknowledging the hierarchy. Kate is always all smiles when she curtsies to the Queen, because she clearly doesn't mind the little show of respect. After all, Elizabeth isn't just a member of Kate's family -- she's also the country's highest-ranking monarch.

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Wedding Celebrations
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Wedding Celebrations

Kate gathered with the whole extended royal family for Princess Eugenie's wedding in October 2018. The grin on her face shows not only how well she gets along with all of them, but how genuinely happy she was to be there for Eugenie's big day.

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Celebrating Baby Archie

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's families both came together for their son's official christening portrait. Kate Middleton has had three of her own such portraits with her kids, so it must have been nice to hand off the spotlight to Meghan for a change.

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Sharing a Laugh
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Sharing a Laugh

Prince Charles is usually very serious, but he shared a rare laugh with his son and daughter-in-law during this royal outing. Perhaps one of them cracked a joke? Maybe even Charles? We'd sure love to hear that one!

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In Their Royal Best

This fancy occasion called for official royal attire -- including sashes and even a tiara for Kate. It's just one of the perks of the job, and Kate carries out her duties flawlessly. The three generations of royals and their spouses make for a sweet photo.

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What Feud?
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What Feud?

Kate and Meghan quashed feud rumors with a warm and friendly appearance at the family Christmas church service in 2018. The sisters-in-law cracked jokes and smiled and laughed on the walk to the chapel. See? Family can work anything out.

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Riding in Style

You have to be a pretty important person to get to ride next to the Queen. Kate's found and kept her place in the royal family, and it's led to such perks as this -- getting to sit with the Queen in her car. Clearly Elizabeth has taken a liking to Prince William's wife over the years.

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Chitchat

Kate doesn't just get along with the Queen; she's also friends with her husband, Prince Philip. At the Queen's 90th birthday event, Kate shared some warm small talk with him when they were seated next to each other.

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The Fab Four

Harry and William don't do as many events together now, but when the two brothers and Kate and Meghan got together to do a panel, it was pretty cool to see. There's a reason the media was calling them the Fab Four

More of this, please!

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Sister, Sister, Sister

Families collide! Kate introduced her sister to her sister-in-law during Wimbledon, because all three of the women are huge tennis fans. They clearly got along swimmingly judging by this photo. We love that Pippa Middleton is now one of the crew.

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Family Affair

Doesn't everybody's family photo look like this?

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Next Time Take Uber

Kate and Camilla are regular carriage mates.

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Military Dress

While commemorating the British military operations in Afghanistan, Kate got to hang with William's whole family.

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Church and State

When it comes to going to church on Christmas, it's safe to assume Kate and William always choose his family.

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It's a Bird ...

The royal family put on quite a show, but clearly something upstaged them.

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Close to the Queen

Prince Harry has the best spot on the balcony, but Kate's close enough to join in.

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The Plus Ones

Kate and His Royal Highness Prince Phillip have a lot in common. They're both royal plus-ones. Could be worse!

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Sunday Driver

Sure, Camilla may be no fun, but at least Harry's along for the ride.

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Playing Favorites

Queen Elizabeth II is clearly playing favorites by keeping Kate close by.

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In-Laws

Prince Charles is heir to the throne, but he's also Kate's father-in-law. And you thought your in-laws were intimidating!

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Take a Step Back
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Take a Step Back

Kate clearly gets along with everyone in the royal family, even her step-mother-in-law. What's your secret, Kate?

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Queen for a Day

The only woman in England more famous than Queen Elizabeth is Kate.

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Ladies Who Lunch

Even queens and royals need to eat. Right?

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Wedding Date

Kate was totally comfortable being greeted by William's whole clan at the wedding of royal cousin Zara Phillips to Mark Tindall.

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A Day at the Races
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A Day at the Races

For a day at the races, the entire royal family showed up. For better, or worse!

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