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Before Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle married into the most prestigious and talked about family in the world, they were both just regular girls trying their best to impress their partner’s grandmother, AKA Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II. Needless to say that the Duchess’ have garnered the Queen’s approval, as both women have been regularly spotted accompanying HRH at several royal and family engagements. Because they’re all practically besties, we’ve put together the most adorable moments shared between Kate and Meghan and Her Majesty.
2011
Queen Elizabeth II with the Duchess of Cambridge, as they view the exhibitions for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace in central London, just a few months after she wed Prince William.
2011
The Queen and the Duchess of Cambridge are all smiles during their Diamond Jubilee visit to Vernon Park in Nottingham.
2012
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cambridge at Leicester’s Clock Tower during a visit to the city as part of the Diamond Jubilee Tour.
2012
Kate accompanies the Duchess of Cornwall and Queen Elizabeth after visiting Fortnum and Mason in London.
2012
Prince William and Kate Middleton with Queen Elizabeth as they stand together on the balcony of the Council House in Nottingham as part of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee tour.
2013
Queen Elizabeth and the Duchess of Cambridge arriving at the Christmas Day service at Sandringham.
2014
Kate inspects a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II while in New Zealand.
2014
The royal family exchange a laugh as they watch the fly-past from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour, Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday Parade.
2015
The Duchess of Cambridge pushes Princess Charlotte of Cambridge in her pram as Queen Elizabeth II looks on as they leave the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate for the Christening of Princess Charlotte.
2017
The Queen smiles at Prince George and Princess Charlotte as the royal family look out from the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour parade.
2017
Kate performs a curtsy to Queen Elizabeth II as she attends Easter Day Service with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Princess Beatrice of York at St George’s Chapel.
2018
The Duchess of Sussex and Her Majesty share a laugh at their first event together.
2018
The Queen and the Duchess of Sussex wave as they exit Chester Town Hall.
2018
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sit with Queen Elizabeth II at the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards Ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
2018
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth II at day 1 of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse.
