Prince William, who is next in line for the British throne, was recently seen breaking an unofficial royal rule created by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, according to a report by the New York Post. During one of his public events, William posed for selfies and pictures with fans, stepping away from a well-known tradition of not taking personal photos with the public.

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On the first day of his official trip to Estonia, Prince William happily posed for selfies. He even took fans' phones to snap photos himself. Reports from the Express mentioned that he spent about 40 minutes interacting with the enthusiastic crowd.

Although experts are unsure if this signals a permanent change in royal behavior, the public warmly welcomed it. Many praised William for being approachable and willing to connect, especially since selfies are so popular among the younger generation and Gen Z.

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Express royal editor Emily Ferguson shared her view, saying, “William appears to be taking a new approach to public engagements.” She further explained, “On the first day of his trip, he fully embraced the crowds and appeared to revel in the dozens of requests for selfies, happily taking people’s phones to take the snap himself.”

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Meanwhile, Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, are preparing to celebrate their 14th wedding anniversary. The couple married on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey, a ceremony watched by millions around the world.

During their short visit to Scotland, the royal couple plans to explore the Isles of Mull and Iona. They will reportedly celebrate their anniversary in a small, private, self-catered cottage on Mull, a place famous for its stunning and dramatic landscapes.