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Kate's Near Miss: Royal Almost Headbutted by Friend
23 Jun
Summary
- Princess Kate narrowly avoided a headbutt greeting an old family friend.
- The incident occurred during a 2025 visit to Sudbury Silk Mills.
- Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Prince George's godfather, shared the amusing story.
In 2025, the Princess of Wales, Kate, had a memorable encounter during her visit to Sudbury Silk Mills. She was greeted by Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, a close family friend and Prince George's godfather, who admitted to nearly headbutting the royal due to an awkward greeting.
Lowther-Pinkerton, who also served as Prince William and Kate's former Principal Private Secretary and ran their 2011 wedding, shared the anecdote in a recent interview. He expressed admiration for the Princess, calling her "a really cool woman."
The visit to the silk mills was part of an initiative to celebrate British textile manufacturing. The Princess was seen marveling at the intricate hand-designed and screen-printed fabrics produced at the mills.
Lowther-Pinkerton has a long-standing relationship with the royal family, having served as an equerry to the Queen Mother and being involved in King Charles's coronation in 2023, where he looked after his godson, Prince George.
