only 24 at the time, valued the importance of tradition and patience. Here MailOnline looks back at the time Kate Middleton showed her judgement and turned down the invitation from Queen Elizabeth II.

until 2010 — Queen Elizabeth’s invitation was a monumental one. But Kate, then 24, politely turned the Queen down. The Queen’s 2006 invitation to Kate was the first time she’d invited a ...

Penelope spends most of the 24 books of Homer’s “Odyssey” waiting. While her husband, Odysseus, spends two decades fighting ...

Prince William made rare personal comments about his wife Kate Middleton in honor of her 43rd birthday. See the sweet tribute ...

During the engagement announcement, onlookers were quick to notice Kate's impeccable outfit and voluminous blowdry - ...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were filmed by local news outlet Fox 11 on Friday as they hugged people and spoke to emergency ...

George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. “Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W” Future queen Kate is celebrating quietly at home in Windsor with William, with Prince George, Princess ...

An annus horribilis indeed – and like the queen, who used the term in 1992 when two of her children divorced and a devastating fire ravaged her beloved Windsor Castle, Kate hasn’t shied away from ...

For her part, Kate chose a green Alexander McQueen coat ... "A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from @Battersea Dogs and Cats Home," a message on their official Instagram ...

Like Queen Elizabeth, she loves horses and a great tiara moment. Chris Jackson/Getty Kate Middleton tapped some ... which will air on ITV and ITVX on Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, at 7:30 p.m. in ...

Samir Hussein//Getty Images Others in attendance at this year’s walk included King Charles III, Queen ... December 24. “Christmas is one of my favourite times of the year,” Kate said in ...