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LeBron James Gives Kate Middleton and Prince William a Jersey for George, Breaks Royal Protocol: Pics!

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Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Lebron James at Barclays.

Cavalier indeed! LeBron James got a little too friendly with Prince William and Kate Middleton after the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Dec. 8.

After scoring 18 points at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, NBA star James broke royal protocol when he slung his arm around the Duchess’ shoulder for a photo op. Breaching a guideline that recommends not touching or embracing members of the royal family, King James, 29, was photographed with his arm around Middleton. 

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The ball player shared the photos with Prince William and Kate Middleton, both 32, via Instagram on Monday evening, writing, “Wow what an Honor! This game has brought me so much and I’ll never take it for granted! The King, “Duke & Duchess. #Royalty #StriveForGreatness #RWTW #LRMR #Klutch”

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In a less controversial moment, James presented the royals with Cleveland Cavaliers-branded gifts. He bestowed upon the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a tiny red sleeveless jersey with No. 1 and “George” on the back for the couple’s son Prince George, 16 months, and another, adult-sized yellow jersey reading “Cambridge.”

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The Ohio-born baller wasn’t the only famous face to mingle with Prince William and Middleton on their stop in Brooklyn on Monday. While taking in the action on the court, the pair also spent time with Dikembe Mutombo, Beyonce, and Jay Z.

Prince George’s parents are in the United States this week for a tour that includes stops in New York City and Washington, D.C. The Duke met with President Obama on Monday morning, while his wife was in Harlem, spending time with schoolchildren. 

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