Prince William Jokingly Rushes Kate Middleton on Royal Walkabout
The Prince of Wales playfully tapped his watch while encouraging the Princess of Wales to move along during a public engagement in Scotland.
Prince William humorously urged his wife, Kate Middleton, to quicken their pace during a royal walkabout on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The Princess of Wales had been engaging with residents, posing for selfies, and conversing with locals. However, William, keen to maximize their interactions, playfully gestured to his watch.
"You've got to speed up, you've got to get all the way down there before you go," William told his wife, who was holding a bouquet of flowers. Kate apologized to the gathered crowd for the hurried departure, while William, with a gentle shake of his head, prompted cheers from the well-wishers. One onlooker shouted, "You two are f***ing brilliant."
The couple, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, were on the island to celebrate its community spirit and volunteering efforts. Their visit included a stop at Bute Shinty Club, where they observed an under-17s match and later tried their hand at the sport. Both royals practiced taking penalties, with William missing his first attempt and Kate swinging and missing initially before striking the ball towards the goalie.
During their engagement, Kate spoke with content creator Andy McAlindon, joking about her shinty skills, "I was a bit worried I was going to take your teeth out." Former Bute player Tom McMillan commented on their performance, noting that Kate "really got into it and was lining the balls up."
The royal pair also participated in a beach litter pick, with Prince William even sitting in the cab of a tractor used for the cleanup, accompanied by Kate. They concluded their day at the Anchor Tavern Pub and Hub in Port Bannatyne, a community-owned project. William praised the establishment's model, which relies heavily on volunteers, and Kate described it as "special."
The visit to Bute followed the couple's tour of the Inner Hebrides islands of Iona and Mull the previous year. Their trip occurred against the backdrop of a public dispute between King Charles and Earl Spencer concerning memoir claims about Princess Diana.