Kate Middleton's 'instruction' to Prince William during BAFTAs appearance
The moment happened during their appearance at BAFTAs in 2023
Kate, Princess of Wales, reportedly once had an instruction for her husband Prince William at the BAFTAs.
The couple are naturals when it comes to red carpet events. Just last week, they lit up the red carpet at the Royal Variety Performance.
But looking back at their joint appearance at the BAFTAs two years ago, an expert lip reader has revealed there was a sweet interaction between the couple.
The couple didn’t attend the awards ceremony this year.
According to lip reader Nicola Hickling, at the event in 2023, the Princess of Wales gave her husband a gentle nudge during their arrival, making sure no royal well-wisher was left unnoticed.
Kate Middleton and Prince William at BAFTAs
Speaking on behalf of Betfair Casino, Hickling analysed footage from the red carpet chats during the royal couple’s BAFTAs appearance. She believes that Kate gave her husband a playful yet pointed reminder to be mindful of fans.
“Hey, slow down. Did you ignore her?” Kate reportedly asked William as they walked toward the venue.
William, momentarily unsure, apparently leaned in and placed a hand on her shoulder before replying: “Who?”
Kate smiled and clarified, according to Hickling: “You were walking quite quick.”
Glancing back over his shoulder, William reportedly responded: “Who was it? Oh, that crowd over there.”
The pair then turned to acknowledge the group with a warm wave and a joint: “Hi.”
Last year, Kate took a break from red carpet events as she quietly recovered from her cancer treatment.
But this week, she was back with William as they attended the Royal Variety Performance in London.
Dressed in a striking velvet bodycon gown by Talbot Runhof, the princess looked radiant alongside William, who wore a classic black tuxedo.
The royal couple appeared relaxed and affectionate, even sharing a subtle moment of PDA. William placed a guiding hand on Kate’s back while entering the venue.
Held annually at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Variety Performance is a staple of the royal calendar. It also supports the Royal Variety Charity, which benefits entertainers and those in the performing arts.
Prince William’s tribute to Kate
Meanwhile, earlier this week, Prince William shared a touching reflection on his wife during a visit to the Youth Shedz project in North Wales.
Chatting with founder Scott Jenkinson and his wife Sian, who supported Scott through addiction and homelessness, William was visibly moved.
“He has done well to turn his life around,” William told Sian.
“With my wife behind me. You know that,” Scott nodded. The prince smiled and responded: “This is it. Behind every average man there is an even better wife.”
Later this week, the Princess of Wales is expected to continue her return to public duties with a solo engagement in London.
On Thursday, November 27, Kate will visit Anna Freud, a children’s mental health charity, where she has served as patron since 2016.
She’ll also meet with CEO Professor Eamon McCrory to learn more about a new initiative focused on reducing “technoference”, the impact of digital distractions on family relationships.
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