Share Tweet Pin Email By Molly Claire Goddard 3:59pm PST, Jan 19, 2026 _ Kate Middleton is being applauded for dropping royal protocol with Prince William. Keep reading to learn what she did...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ During a visit to Charing Cross Hospital in London, Kate Middleton introduced Prince William to a patient in a non-royal manner. "This is William," the Princess of Wales said. "We've come to interrupt your gym session," the future king of England told the person receiving treatment.