What Kate Middleton Said When Asked to Break “Rule” About Autographs

Kate Middleton is sticking to the royal rules. 

In fact, the Princess of Wales, 41, reportedly explained why she can’t sign autographs during one of her recent engagements.

Kate attended the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show at the Royal Hospital Chelsea in London on May 22. During the event, Her Royal Highness, dressed in a pink ME+EM shirt dress, strolled through the gardens, took part in a children’s picnic and spoke to young nature lovers. And apparently, one of the kids was hoping to obtain her autograph. 

However, Kate reportedly noted she couldn’t fulfill the request. “I can’t write my name,” she replied before coming up with another option, per People, “but I can draw.” 

And it looks like she offered a few sketches, with the outlet reporting she drew a flower for one child and a pond surrounded by plants for another. 

When asked why she couldn’t sign an autograph, Kate shared, per the magazine, “My name’s Catherine. I’m not allowed to write my signature, it’s just one of those rules.”