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Why Jessie J Broke Royal Protocol to Hug Kate Middleton After Being “Briefed Not To”
Jessie J sought Kate Middleton's consent before hugging her at the Royal Variety Performance, citing shared experiences with cancer as the reason for breaking protocol.
- Jessie J, 37, told This Morning on December 3 that she asked Catherine, Princess of Wales for permission before hugging her after last month's Royal Variety Performance at Royal Albert Hall despite a briefing not to.
- Jessie J revealed her June diagnosis of early breast cancer and said she hugged Kate from 'mom to mom' empathy as a fellow parent.
- Context: the royal family has limited public details but William has addressed their approach, with the Princess of Wales announcing a cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and keeping most details private, while William recently discussed how their children are coping in an Oct. 2 interview.
- Reactions highlighted personal support for Kate and praise for Jessie J's openness, with observers calling her moment inspiring and Jessie J saying friends and fans checked their breasts after her sharing.
- Jessie J paused touring for surgery and a mastectomy that month, and nearly six months later she reported feeling good and valuing time with her mother.
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Jessie J explains why she hugged Kate Middleton after being ‘briefed not to’
Jessie J was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2025
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