Kate Middleton's brilliant response after she was mistaken for assistant
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It's been a week chock-a-block with engagements for the Prince and Princess of Wales, who have been seen gracing garden parties and bestowing names upon warships. With every public appearance diligently captured by photographers, the Royal duo have had their likenesses splashed across digital platforms and print media alike, making them some of the most snapped individuals globally.
Yet, notoriety didn't prevent a humorous case of mistaken identity involving Kate being thought to be Prince William's assistant during a visit to Cardiff's Shire Hall Care Home several years back. The elderly Joan Drew-Smith pointed at Kate and inquired if she was William's assistant, leading to an unexpected and light-hearted exchange that left everyone chuckling.
Embracing the moment, Kate jested with William: "Well, I am your assistant", quipping further, "I have been for a long time!".
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More recently, snaps of Kate emerged from Thursday when she proudly attended the official naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow. Having been honoured as the sponsor of the state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate since June 2021, the vessel serves a pivotal role in safeguarding the UK's carriers.
In 2022, the Princess met with Royal Navy sailors from HMS Glasgow at Windsor Castle to chat about their experiences and learn more about the ship's progress. At a special ceremony held in BAE Systems' Scotstoun shipyard in Glasgow, Kate christened the vessel by releasing a whisky bottle which then smashed against the hull, reports the Mirror.
Post-ceremony, the Royal couple went aboard HMS Glasgow, meeting with both representatives from BAE Systems, the company behind the vessel's delivery, and Royal Navy personnel to discuss the capabilities of the ship.
Earlier that week, Kate made a return to Royal garden parties, her first after a two-year hiatus. Catching guests by surprise, she joined her husband, the Prince of Wales, for the Tuesday afternoon event at Buckingham Palace.
Dressed traditionally in a top hat and tails, William played host at the open-air soiree on behalf of his father, the King. The princess, now in remission following cancer treatment, missed the 2024 garden party season—an absence during what William termed as a "brutal" year.
Kate's participation at the garden party wasn't pre-announced, aligning with the usual protocol for such gatherings. She was dressed elegantly in a yellow frock by Emilia Wickstead coupled with a Philip Treacy hat.
Mingling with attendees, the couple engaged with individuals from several of their charities, military links, and projects they're passionate about, including Homewards, Action for Children, Ty Hafan, as well as those from the Duchy of Cornwall estates.
Included was the family of budding photographer Liz Hatton, who tragically passed away in November from an aggressive form of cancer known as desmoplastic small round cell tumour.
The 17 year old, hailing from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, was captured in a touching moment being embraced by Kate at Windsor Castle just weeks before her death, having been invited to photograph William at an investiture.
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