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Videos of Kate Middleton Talking to Fans

Ever Wonder What Duchess Kate Chats to Fans About? Here's Your Answer

With countless events on their calendars each year that put them face to face with the public, the royal family is well-trained in casual conversation. And since Kate Middleton is one of the fan favourites, she's even more adept at navigating those seemingly mind-numbing situations with what appears to be genuine enthusiasm.

Somehow she makes fans feel special by exchanging quick pleasantries ("Lovely to meet you!"), asking simple questions ("What's your name?"), and graciously accepting gifts ("Did you make this?") during quick walkabouts and on overseas tour stops. It's one of Kate's many talents and certainly one aspect of her job that sounds exhausting (I can only chat about the weather so much before I'm bored myself). Trust us, you'll be impressed with her small-talk skills after you watch her interactions with excited commoners.

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While visiting New Zealand in 2014, she leaned on her trusty, "What's your name?" question and commentary about the weather.

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Even a language barrier couldn't stop Kate from charming crowds in snowy Norway in 2018.

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Kate took special interest in a group of friends and the flowers they brought while visiting Singapore in 2012.

During her first overseas tour to Canada after marrying Prince William in 2011, Kate expertly handled overexcited fans as they shared their congratulations and well-wishes.

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While visiting Canada in 2011, Kate made time to greet as many fans as possible, exclaiming, "Nice to meet you!" countless times.

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Duchess Kate used her go-to line, "Did you pick them yourself?," while accepting bouquets from children in 2014.

The Duchess had fans in Belfast, Northern Ireland, wrapped around her finger in 2011.

She was inundated with gifts while on a walk about in 2014 in Brisbane, Australia, but still made sure to greet as many fans as possible.

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Though it was only her second official appearance with Prince William, Kate was at ease as she chatted with students outside St. Andrews University in Scotland in 2011.

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After making small talk with a young girl during a 2014 trip to New Zealand, Kate sweetly made sure the child's mom was nearby before she walked away.

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In 2018, Kate easily broke the ice with a nervous fan in Stockholm, Sweden, by simply asking how they enjoy living there.

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Kate took interest in a fan and her 6-month-old daughter, asking questions about the baby as she left the British Columbia Parliament Buildings in 2016.

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While greeting fans in Sydney in 2016, Kate chatted with two young girls, asking their names and commenting on their matching outfits.

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During the walk to church services in Sandringham, England, in 2014, Kate graciously accepted gifts from fans and shared her appreciation.

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In Scotland in 2013, one lucky fan had a chat with Kate about the weather and the day's festivities.

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