She was born a “commoner” but the Duchess of Cambridge will one day be Queen – and Elizabeth II seems keen to ensure she is fully prepared for the role.
The 86-year-old monarch has taken Catherine under her wing in recent months, allowing her new granddaughter-in-law to accompany her on many of her most important Diamond Jubilee engagements.
Yesterday, the pair – joined by William – visited Nottingham and Catherine’s close relationship with the Queen was again on show.
The two ladies laughed and chatted throughout the day, and seemed utterly at ease in each other’s company.
The Queen has taken Catherine under her wing.
Catherine and the Queen seemed to have much to chat about.
The monarch had Catherine in stitches.
William joined his wife and grandmother to wave to crowds in Nottingham.
Catherine wore a custom-made hat by Rachel Trevor-Morgan.
The Queen wore a turquoise silk tweed double breasted Stewart Parvin coat.
William preparing to throw a foam javelin.
Catherine also tried her hand at javelin-throwing.
Catherine, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince William.
William and Catherine.
Catherine recycled her favourite blue tweed Missoni coat.
Catherine wearing the same coat while out with the queen and Camilla in April.
