The Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Edinburgh's friendship took center stage as the royals celebrated Garter Day at Windsor Castle on Monday.

There’s a reason for the phrase, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”—and when it comes to royal interactions with kids, it totally applies. Royals like Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have all embraced a simple but powerful move when connecting with little ones.

Kate Middleton was absent from the 2025 Royal Ascot, despite initially being listed on the carriage list; Prince William attended solo and was seen sharing a smile and a lively co