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While they usually exchange a kiss on the cheek when greeting each other, royal fans noticed this was not the case this week. Instead, the princesses simply smiled at one another. It is believed that this was actually for a pretty amusing reason.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The size of the hats meant that they would be bound to get in the way if the women attempted to give each other a kiss on the cheek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rather than risk an outfit malfunction, the two princesses opted for a simple smile, which led them to giggle over the matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Despite a difficult few months, the moment with the hats was probably a sweet relief for the royals, who seemed delighted to be together for the service this week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Other royals greeting the ladies wearing these big hats also moved away from the traditional kiss-on-each-cheek gesture and instead gave only one kiss to avoid knocking the headwear off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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