It’s something to receive a written note from anyone in this digital age, but can you imagine opening your mailbox one morning and discovering that you’ve received a note from the Duchess of Cambridge? We are so excited to share that this could very much happen to you, and today we’re going to take a look at one of the most popular questions we get asked on What Would Kate Do, “How do I write to the Duchess of Cambridge?”
There is no Twitter (aside from the official Kensington Royal account, as close as you can get), Facebook, or e-mail address for Catherine or William. The only way to contact them is through letters. This antiquated, snail mail protocol adds even more charm to the royals. When we send them personal letters, we get a personal response. An e-mail, tweet, or Like on Facebook could never provide the same thrill as when you receive the creamy white envelope with the red cyphen on the seal.
- Start the letter with “Your Royal Highness,” or “Dear Madam,” NOT “Dear Kate,”
- End the letter with “Yours Sincerely,” or “Most Sincerely,” (even if you want to sign off “Love,”!)
- Your letter should be personal, but not too personal. Remember, this is a member of the Royal Family – not your closest girl friend!
- You may not receive a personal response from Kate, but you are likely to receive a response from a press officer.
- Make sure your return address is crystal clear on the envelope
- Postage from the US or Canada to the United Kingdom requires a standard International stamp, available at the post office
So what should you write about? Anything, really! Remember to keep your letter appropriate and respectful. A good word of advice is if you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t add it to your letter.
Writing to Their Royal Highnesses on birthdays or holidays is a great opportunity to send a letter, but in case you just can’t wait that long, here are some ideas for you:
- Congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on a recent engagement or accomplishment
- Write to the Duchess of Cambridge about her inspirational work with children’s hospices
- Tell William to buy a new pair of trainers, and include fashionable suggestions (just kidding!)
- Share an anecdote about a time where the Duke or Duchess’ work has inspired you, such as your volunteering experiences, taking a history of art course, or joining a team sport.
Send your letter to the following address:
The Duchess of Cambridge
Kensington Palace
London W8 4PU
England
Make sure to share your responses, we would love to see them. Happy writing!
My 6 year old daughter is a fan of Princess Kate. Do you think it’d be appropriate for my daughter to send her a drawing? Just to be clear, kensington palace is the correct address? Thanks
I make special blankets and I’d like to know if the Cambridge’s will except my blanket to the princess Charlotte..
Is this still the best address? I am teaching letter writing, we are home during this corona virus, and have sent birthday cards to everyone we know (closed with stickers, no licking the envelopes!) and my daughter asked about writing to the Duchess of Cambridge to “tell her she is so nice, and ask how she can smile so much” 🙂
I think a letter would be ok, we don’t want to burden Catherine, but I think a note would be OK. My son wants to send a Get Well card to Prince Charles! We might as well write to Prince Albert of Monaco too 🙂
Thank you for sharing this, I bookmarked your site, the title is so cute with the beautiful sapphire ring & her name. I will definitely be back!
I am pretty sure they are not allowed to accept gifts from strangers. I know of several charities where a donated blanket would be an incredible gift. It would be very happily accepted.
If you reply, i can find them or I’ll just post that when i have my address book handy.
I spent ages trying to find a blanket I could afford in the right color, it’s amazing how much they cost! I finally just found a black one with shiny stars on sale. Definitely not the yellow that was wanted, but hopefully sparkly stars make up for it. 🙂
If you get to see this. You are breath of fresh air to William’s family with new ideas on all aspects of the family life. Keep doing what you are doing that is what president trump is doing here a real game changer for America. You could be a game changer for the UK as the saying goes out with the old and in with the new.
Hi!
Can I also use „you“ or do I always have to say „your royal highness“? Or can I use both in one letter?
Thanks
Hi!
Can also say „you“ or do I always have to say „your royal highness“? Or can I use both in one letter?
Thanks!
Hi!
Can I say „you“ or do I always have to say „your royal highness“? Or can I use both in one letter/ birthday card?
Thanks!
Hi!
Can I say „you“ or do I have to say „your royal highness“? Or can I use both?
Thanks!
Can I send a letter from kenya
Thank you for sharing how to write to the Duchesses of Cambridge. Do you really think that she would get my messages? I have something very important to suggest to Prince Charles about Prince Harry.and I guess, maybe this is the only way to contact them, right? Please let me know if she respond to you for rea, then I will write to her. Thanks again.
Happy mothers day
Hello Christina o heard about William andkate on their mental health charity and I’d like to know if they can be of some help to me o knew their mum and I had my children taken from me due to mental health issues I am aware that this is something so dear to William my daughter is 8 and I haven’t seen her for 6 urs all contact was stopped at the final court hearing
From a parent to a parent do you think they will take an interest in my letter
Hi Lydia,
Thank you for taking the time to write. We understand that you are going through difficult time and encourage you, as Kate would, to seek help from organizations in your area. While we are not able to put anyone in touch with William or Kate, we strongly recommend reaching out to one of their charities to seek the help you are requesting. Try https://www.headstogether.org.uk. Best of luck to you, Lydia!
Amanda, that was very appropriate and kind, I will save that website as well. It seems like a wonderful charity, I hope it’s still active.
i i am Giovanna I am big fan Madame KATE, duchess of Candbridge , I am Italian and I don t speak English , I and my club Duchess prepared very nice gift for Duke and Duchess because we love very much Madame KATE, she is wonderful please. We can see her for our gift ? I hope she Give a miracle our group ! Please sorry me for my english. Your sincerely
I wrote to Kate three times and got Claudia Spens. A lovely secretary, but remember, lovely KATE is not likely to reply! Unless you’re special like Suri Cruise….
Hi,
Did you send you letter to Kensington Palace or Clarence House? I’m not sure which is the correct address!Thanks x
Hello Mel! The letters should be sent to Kensington Palace. Hope that helps!
http://www.royal.gov.uk/Contactus/Contact%20a%20member%20of%20the%20Royal%20Family.aspx That link “said” The letters should be sent to Clarence House London SW1A 1BA
I’m sorry but you’re wrong. The ones who live at Clerence House are the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall not Cambridge. i.e. Prince Charles and Camilla; not Prince William and Catherine.
Correct. Prince Charles & Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall do indeed live at Clarence House. I have heard recent rumbling in the gossip world that Charles would like to remain there in the future, rather than move to Buckingham Palace. Clarence is the home I know the least about, but it must be a great home!
William & Catherine definitely live at KP, and I think they have another home, but with my memory, I could be thinking of something previous to KP. It is interesting to look at a drawing of Kensington Palace labeled with everyone who lives there. It’s not as filled with royals as in the past, IIRC, but it’s interesting to me, how it is rather like a big apartment house – but the “apartments” are enormous! 🙂
Excellent tips! If only I could think of something interesting to say, I’d be digging out my Crane stationary and fountain pen right now!
Figuring out what to write is the hardest! Maybe discuss their upcoming trip to Scotland, or their commemorative events of World War I? You could also discuss baby food ideas or your favorite baby food cookbooks! Just some ideas 🙂