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Kate Middleton's down to earth response when asked 'who are you' by school child
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info During Royal visits, Princess Kate often faces curious inquiries about the reality of royal life from members of the public. While meeting with crowds is generally a thrill for many, some onlookers are left wondering about the commotion surrounding royals. One memorable moment occurred in 2023 when Kate, alongside Prince William, visited Burghead Primary School in Moray, Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales delighted the children as they toured the school, and Kate even sportingly timed a student's bike race. READ MORE - Kate Middleton's royal title 'almost went to someone else' before 'intervention' READ MORE - The giant lost Edinburgh building that once took up half of the Meadows Interacting with the pupils, Catherine gave one a high-five, saying, "I really like your school," leading a bold youngster to candidly ask the future Queen, "Who are you?". Kate gracefully sidestepped her full Royal stature, simply indicating her husband and replying: "I'm married to William," Her down-to-earth approach continued when another child at the school quizzically inquired: "Are you a Prince?", reports the Mirror. With a gentle shake of her head, Kate clarified: "I'm not a Prince. I'm the Duchess of Cambridge. Lots of people call me Catherine." And when an eager little girl called out, "She's a Princess!" Kate engaged her warmly, asking, "Are you? Are you a Princess?" After the girl negated, Kate responded affectionately: "Aww, you look like one in your beautiful pink coat." Later in the day, Prince William was playfully challenged by another cheeky youngster who inquired about his age. When the prince turned the question around to guess his age, he feigned shock at their answer of 57, exclaiming: "I'm not that old." The Princess of Wales, Kate, is well-acquainted with humorous cases of mistaken identity during Royal engagements, recalling a particularly amusing interaction with a care home resident in 2020. In 2020, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited a Cardiff care facility to meet face-to-face with residents they had previously engaged with via Zoom during the pandemic's early stages. During their visit, the Royal pair chatted with 87 year old Joan Drew-Smith, who didn't hesitate to critique their bingo-calling skills from an earlier virtual game with the residents. William joked with Joan: "You may not recognise us, but we played bingo with you and you won. But you said we didn't do a very good job?" To which Joan candidly replied: "No, you did a s*** job," prompting laughter and an amused response from William: "Excellent!". Joan then directed her attention to Kate, who sat beside William donning a mask, and asked: "Is this your assistant?" Kate responded with good humour: "Well, I'm his assistant! I have been for a long time!". Following Joan's spirited comments, William expressed his fondness for her to the staff, remarking post-visit: "She's brilliant." Despite her current widespread recognition, there was a time before her 2011 marriage to William when Kate, now the Princess of Wales, went unnoticed by the public. Royal butler Grant Harrold has shared an insight into a moment from the past, revealing that Kate was once left "standing alone" during King Charles' 60th birthday celebrations in 2008, seemingly unnoticed by other guests. Speaking to MyLondon, he recounted: "I went over and chatted to her while we waited for Will to come in and it was quite sweet. But now - could you imagine Kate in the middle of a room and no one speaking to her? It just wouldn't happen, she'd be mobbed."
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26-05-2025
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Kate Middleton Shared Hilarious Reply After Being Mistaken for Prince William's Assistant
Kate Middleton had a witty reply to being mistaken for her husband Prince William's assistant during a royal outing in 2020 Princess Kate, 43, joked that she had been in the role "for a long time" Royal biographer Penny Junor previously told PEOPLE that Kate "doesn't outshine William but still has a lot to say herself"Kate Middleton knew just what to say when she was once mistaken for Prince William's assistant. The Prince and Princess of Wales are a tight team and recently rang in their 14th wedding anniversary, but Princess Kate's previous quip about how she supports her husband is making the rounds now. The interaction happened in August 2020 when Prince William, 42, and Princess Kate, 43, visited Shire Hall Care Home in Cardiff, Wales, and one resident said something blunt. According to Hello! magazine, William and Kate reconnected there with Joan Drew-Smith. The royals previously played bingo with Drew-Smith, who then said, "You did a bloody s----- job" about their bingo calling skills when William brought it up. The Prince and Princess of Wales (who were then known as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge) wore face masks at the nursing home amid the COVID pandemic, which William explained might hinder communication. "We have to wear masks because of the virus, but it's difficult to hear sometimes when you can't see someone's mouth," he said to Drew-Smith, who then pointed to Kate and asked him, "Is that your assistant?" With a laugh, Kate said, "Well I am your assistant! I have been for a long time!" Taking it in stride, Hello! reported that Prince William later told staff, "I love Joan, she's brilliant. If only everyone was as honest as her." Kate embraced a full-time working royal role after she married Prince William in April 2011 and introduced herself in an unexpected way while meeting school children in Scotland in 2023. "Who am I? I'm married to William," Princess Kate said in a video shared to X while mingling with students from Burghead Primary School in Moray in November 2023. "She's never trying to outshine him in any way," royal biographer Penny Junor previously told PEOPLE about the dynamic William and Kate share. "I think that Kate is a bit like Prince Philip supporting the Queen. She doesn't outshine William but still has a lot to say herself." Princess Kate's reply highlighted her supportive role to William, who is heir to the British throne and expected to be king one day. The Prince and Princess of Wales most recently stepped out together to attend the ship naming ceremony of the HMS Glasgow in Scotland on May 22, where Kate led the way as the warship's sponsor. Kate channeled Princess Diana through style and pressed a button to release whisky against the ship's hull during the naming ceremony, a special honor as the ship's sponsor. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! Royal watchers won't expect to see the Prince and Princess of Wales out and about this week, however, as their three children Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, are on a half-term break from school. William and Kate are known to scale back their schedules when their kids are out of the classroom to all spend time together. Read the original article on People
