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Why do royals do walkabouts?

Walkabouts are a key way for the Royal Family to connect directly with the public, allowing them to meet people face-to-face rather than just waving from a distance. They're a tradition that helps maintain public engagement and support, even if it sometimes means one royal might be more keen to chat than the other, as seen with Kate and William in Scotland.

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