Prince William's 'joke' about family being 'a mixed bag' amid royal 'rift'
Was this a dig?
Prince William is said to have made a surprising joke about how family members might not want to see each other as he met with troops amid the ongoing royal rift.
The Prince of Wales, 42, spent Wednesday (June 4) visiting Army Air Corps families at Wattisham Air Base. In his role as Colonel-in-Chief, the heir to the throne wore military uniform for the trip, and also observed a combat PT session.
But as he chatted with service people and their relatives, Prince William reportedly delivered a cutting quip that may be taken by some as a dig against his brother.
Prince William makes ‘family’ joke
Pictures and footage from Wednesday’s events showed Prince William observing drills, as well as handing out the King’s Commendation for Valuable Service and awarding soldiers their promotion from Corporal to Sergeant.
He also got stuck in with the base’s “Archer’s Breakfast” event, held for the 664 squadron members and their families.
At one point Prince William was observed laughing and joking as he handed out sausage and bacon rolls.
He is also said to have commented the food was “very good-smelling, making my mouth water”. However, he is said to have reflected: “Nothing worse than the smell of bacon in the room and you cannot eat it.”
According to reports, he also asked a group whether they got to see their loved ones enough. And his light-hearted remarks are said to have followed.
What did Prince William say?
Following his enquiry, Prince William is said to have added: “Some of them might not want to see you that much.”
Some of them might not want to see you that much.
Furthermore, he is said to have continued: “It’s a mixed bag sometimes.”
His comments come amid years of reports claiming a rift between William and Prince Harry. It has been frequently claimed they may not speak to one another regularly.
Royal Insider has approached Kensington Palace for comment on Prince William’s alleged remarks.
Meeting soldiers and their families
While at Wattisham Air Base, Prince William is also reported to have promised to follow up on concerns about accommodation.
The Sun reports he reacted by saying: “It probably hasn’t been looked at for a while.
“There will be a big notebook on somebody’s desk. Whether they listen to me, that’s another matter.”
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And the future king is also said to have expressed his respect and admiration for the work done on the base, telling two young children: “Your dad does a very important job here.”
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