Kate given stern telling off by Camilla just days after Prince Harry 'scolded' Meghan
KATE, the Duchess of Cambridge, appeared to be given a stern telling off by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, after getting distracted taking to Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Order of the Garter.
Kate Middleton: Camilla appears to tell Duchess off for talking
Camilla appeared to tell the chatty duo to pay attention and turn around to the face the front at the ceremony. After Argentine-born Maxima was tapped in the shoulder, she and Kate looked straight ahead for the procession. Order of the Garter is a service founded by Edward III in 1348 recognising contributions to public service.
The Queen chooses recipients personally without consulting ministers and a second order “Stranger Knight” was introduced in 1813 when George III was on the throne and is bestowed upon foreign royals.
Queen Maxima was in attendance as husband King Willem-Alexander was bestowed the title, King Felipe VI of Spain was also there to receive the title.
Camilla’s intervention comes just days after Trooping the Colour.
At the event to mark the monarch’s official birthday, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex turned around on the balcony to face Prince Harry.
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Kate Middleton chats with Queen Maxima at Order of the Garter
Harry appeared to tell Meghan off and tell her to turn around.
She did so before taking the time to compose herself again.
God Save The Queen began playing afterwards, leaving some to suggest Harry was telling his wife to stand to attention before the anthem started playing.
The split of the Royal Foundation, a charity run by the two royal households - Cambridge and Sussex is expected to be formally announced at a board meeting today.
Reports have suggested brothers Harry and William had upset each other with their reactions to the other’s wife.
Harry is said to have been dismissive of the Middleton family.
While William, fearful his younger brother was rushing into marriage, is reported to have asked Harry if he was sure he wanted to propose to Meghan.
Kate and Meghan have been said to have also rowed over Princess Charlotte’s bridesmaid dress at last year’s royal wedding.
All the royals were out in force the day after the Order of the Garter for the first day of Royal Ascot.
Queen Maxima and King Willem-Alexander joined the Queen and Prince Andrew in the first carriage into the parade ring.
The Dutch royals appeared delighted at the pageantry.
Kate and Prince William were in the carriage behind with the Duchess of Cornwall and and Prince of Wales.
One of the highlights of the day was Queen Elizabeth laughing as she was shown a trick by grandson-in-law Mike Tindall.
The monarch was left chucking as the ex-England rugby star took off his top hat to reveal a smaller version.
Wife Zara and Princess Beatrice also laughed loudly at the prank.
Queen's Elizabeth and Queen Maxima then led the royals to the Royal Box.
Queen walks away from Kate and William at Royal Ascot
The Queen looked radiant in blue at the first day of the races, braving the weather in the process.
Princess Anne, Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex travelled in the third carriage.
Around 300,000 people are heading to Ascot for this week's races.