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Kate Middleton Bans Royal Hunting Ritual for Kids

2/18/2025

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Kate Middleton has taken a bold step by banning her children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—from the royal "blooding" ritual, a hunting tradition where blood is smeared on the face after a first kill. This decision showcases her commitment to modernizing royal customs in response to evolving societal attitudes towards hunting.

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Kate Middleton has taken a bold step by banning her children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—from the royal "blooding" ritual, a hunting tradition where blood is smeared on the face after a first kill. This decision showcases her commitment to modernizing royal customs in response to evolving societal attitudes towards hunting.