Royal fans delighted as Prince of Wales delivers cheeky quip during HMS Glasgow visit
Prince William left royal watchers amused with a charming reaction to a bold compliment aimed at his wife, Princess Kate, during their visit to Scotland on May 22 for the naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow.
As the Prince and Princess of Wales greeted onlookers, a fan called out, “You’re beautiful,” directed at Catherine — quickly adding, “You too, William!” in a humorous attempt to include him. The crowd burst into laughter as William jokingly responded, “You don’t have to say that. Don’t worry,” drawing even more smiles from the public.
The lighthearted moment was caught in a now-viral Instagram clip that captured the couple's relaxed and cheerful interaction with fans. William was later seen placing a gentle hand on his wife's arm as they moved along.
Princess Kate, 42, made a sartorial nod to Scotland with her £1,850 blue dress, a subtle tribute to the national flag. A style expert noted the thoughtful choice during her appearance as the official Sponsor of HMS Glasgow — a role she has held since June 2021, symbolically linking her to the advanced Type 26 frigate.
The sweet exchange between the royal couple once again highlighted their growing ease with the public and each other during official duties.
