These days, every Kate Middleton appearance is a great appearance—we’re just so happy to see her after a year spent tending to her health. But when she stepped out last week to help christen the HMS Glasgow at the Royal Navy ship’s official naming ceremony in Scotland, the Princess of Wales’s presence felt extra showstopping. Maybe it was her navy coat dress or perhaps just the feeling of royal business as usual? Whatever it was, royal fans were so enthused about her unexpected appearance that one couldn’t help but shout out their glee and offer a quick compliment to Kate.
Prince William’s Cheeky Comment Caught on Video After Royal Fan Calls Kate ‘Beautiful’
We love his sense of humor
Published May 29, 2025
•4:44pm
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In a video shared to Instagram, Kate is shown waving to crowds while walking alongside her husband, Prince William, as the royal pair attend the event. That’s when you hear a woman yell to the Princess of Wales from off-camera: “You’re beautiful!” Then, without missing a beat, she quickly (and a little bit sheepishly) adds: “You too, William!” That’s when William addresses the royal fan directly and with a rather witty retort: “You didn’t have to say that, don’t worry!” he replies before taking Kate’s arm.
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Credit to William for his sense of humor and for laughing off the praise that was mainly intended for Kate, then kindly amended to include him. After all, royal watchers are excited about all the royal things, but there’s an extra special thrill that comes with seeing the fashion and what the Princess of Wales in particular chooses to wear (even if recent efforts are being made to downplay that part of the job). It made us instantly think back to the days of Prince Charles and Princess Diana—in particular their Australian tour—when an eagerness to be on the same side of the street as Diana sparked jealousy and an early rift in their marriage, according to the late princess’s 1995 chat with the BBC.
That’s clearly not the case with William, which is why we love seeing the future king take it all in stride. In a lot of ways, his remark speaks to the state of his relationship with Kate on the other side of a bumpy time.
But also, the pair is jointly beautiful, don’t you think? Fingers crossed there will be more appearances together before summer hits.
