The woman who will be Britain’s next queen takes the occasional public faux pas in stride.
While visiting a Wales care home during the Covid Pandemic, an elderly resident asked Prince William, “Is that your assistant?”
At the time, Prince William and Kate Middleton were both wearing masks, so it could have been an honest mistake.
The Princess of Wales had a cheeky reaction to the mix-up
Without missing a beat, Kate playfully told her husband, “Well, I am your assistant. I have been for a long time!” The couple, who met at St Andrews University in 2003, married in May 2011.
Fortunately, the now-Princess of Wales “has always seen her role as a supporting one,” The Times reported last year. She allegedly acts as “a gatekeeper to ensure that William can do his work, while also finding time to be a hands-on father.” William and Kate share three children: Prince George, 12; Princess Charlotte, 11; and Prince Louis, 8.
In addition to raising the royal children, Kate also has public duties of her own. Earlier this week, the princess traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy on behalf of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. The foundation, which raises awareness of the impact early childhood experiences can have on kids’ lives, was founded in 2021.
The visit was Kate’s first international trip since being diagnosed with cancer in March 2024. However, after months of treatment, the princess announced she was in remission and able to return to her royal duties.
During a visit to the Colchester Hospital in July 2025, Kate shared about her life post-treatment. “You have to find your new normal and that takes time,” she said. “It’s a roller coaster, it’s not smooth, like you expect it to be. The reality is you go through hard times.”
Around the same time, Kate’s father-in-law was also diagnosed with cancer. Reportedly, King Charles “responded exceptionally well to treatment.”
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