April 29, 2021 will mark exactly 10 years since the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were married in Westminster Abbey. Then, in 2011, the ceremony was called “the wedding of the century”, and more than 2 billion people around the world watched it.
Naturally, in honor of the first round date, the British and the royal family also plan magnificent festivities. If, of course, quarantine restrictions are relaxed in the country. But one way or another, according to insiders, Elizabeth II is already preparing a special memorable gift for the couple.
"It is very likely that she [Elizabeth II] is planning something special and grand … Kate and the Queen have a fantastic relationship!" - suggests royal expert Duncan Larcombe in a conversation with OK Magazine.
He adds that even while on self-isolation, Cambridge maintains a close relationship with her husband's grandmother. Moreover, it is believed that it was Catherine who taught the monarch to use Zoom, after which Elizabeth was able to call up via video communication with members of the BCS and conduct virtual meetings.
“Kate has her own direct line to speak to the Queen. And she [the Duchess] calls Her Majesty for the latest news on the children [George, Louis and Charlotte],”Duncan continues.
And according to another expert, the writer Katie Nicholl, Elizabeth II is great not only for Cambridge, but also for her parents. This is also eloquently indicated by the presence of Michael and Carol Middleton at several official BCS events.
That is why insiders are sure: the Queen will not be stingy with gifts in honor of Catherine and William's tin wedding. In addition, Elizabeth II was generous during the past anniversaries of Cambridge. So, in 2019, the monarch granted the Duchess the honorary title of Dame Grand Cross. This time, the sources suggest, the couple may even get another residence for use, and Kate personally - some special decoration from Her Majesty's treasury. The most daring assumptions of the Duchess's fans relate to her receiving the coveted title of princess, however, such a development of events is unlikely, and there are reasons for this (see also: Why Duchess Kate did not receive the title of princess as Diana).
Elizabeth II presented gifts for no reason. In 2017, Duchess Catherine was spotted wearing the Queen's Quatrefoil diamond bracelet. And this is not just another piece of jewelry from the monarch's impressive collection. Quatrefoil is very dear to Elizabeth as a memory of the Queen Mother; the monarch wore it only on the most important solemn occasions. Seeing the Cambridge in this jewelry, experts unanimously said: Kate enjoys the exclusive location of William's august grandmother (see also: "Girls' Best Friends": What William gave Kate for his wedding anniversary).
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