At a royal gathering, Prince William’s “rude” gesture toward Kate was captured on tape
During the Royal Variety Performance in London on November 18, Prince William’s playful gesture towards his wife, Kate Middleton, attracted mixed reactions. The Prince of Wales was captured on camera making a humorous face and sticking his tongue out at the Princess of Wales. This moment happened as the royal couple attended the annual show, featuring an array of performances and hosted by comedian Romesh Ranganathan, with proceeds going to the Royal Variety Charity.
The incident, as reported by Mirror, occurred following a joke made by Ranganathan about the royal family and the Netflix series “The Crown.” The camera focused on William and Kate, who appeared amused yet slightly awkward. William’s lighthearted gesture towards Kate, while she smiled and shook her head without responding, sparked varied reactions.
While many fans on social media found the moment endearing, some experts criticized William’s behavior as disrespectful and juvenile. Body language expert Judi James told The Mirror that William’s act, though intended to amuse Kate, came across as mocking and put her in an uncomfortable position. She observed that Kate chose not to engage and looked away, suggesting she was not amused.
James interpreted William’s behavior as a reaction to the formal nature of the event, using humor as a defense mechanism following the uncomfortable joke about “The Crown.” She likened his actions to that of a mischievous child.
Etiquette coach William Hanson also spoke to The Mirror, describing William’s gesture as inappropriate and unbecoming of a prince. He criticized William for breaking decorum and distracting from the performance, suggesting that he should have behaved more maturely and followed Kate’s example.
This incident has sparked debate over the expected conduct of royal family members at public events. While some view it as a harmless display of the couple’s playful dynamic, others argue that it reflects poorly on William’s suitability as a future king. The scrutiny of this incident highlights the continuous public interest in and analysis of the royals’ personal and public behavior.