Duchess Kate receives honor from Queen Elizabeth on her eighth wedding anniversary.
Queen Elizabeth II skipped the traditional gifts of pottery or lace for an eighth wedding anniversary and instead gave Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, a special honor.
The Royal Victorian Order was established by Queen Victoria in 1896. The honor is given personally by the queen to"those who have served The Queen or the monarchy in a particular way," according to the royal family's website. Kate and Queen Elizabeth stepped out together last month to visit King’s College London. Their visit marked the pair's first solo outing in seven years.The queen and Kate, the mother of three of Queen Elizabeth's great-grandchildren, were seen sharing a blanket in the car as they visited the college.
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