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Recently, Prince William and Princess Catherine visited an apple orchard in Northern Ireland, where subtle signs of tension in their marriage seemed to surface. The couple was touring Long Meadow Cider, and during their visit, Kate Middleton shared a light-hearted moment about using a small apple press with her children, describing the experience as “messy,” according to Hello! magazine. Later on, the royal couple donned large green aprons in a kitchen setting, attempting to roll out dough for potato and apple bread. While Kate skillfully shaped hers into a near-perfect circle, William struggled to get his dough just right, injecting humor into the situation with his playful demeanor. However, his jokes took a turn that not everyone found amusing.
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In a fan-captured video shared on X, William was seen quipping to Kate, “Do keep up,” as they rolled their dough. Although some onlookers chuckled, a few observers noted that Kate’s smile faded quickly after the comment. One X user remarked, “Her smile immediately dropped when he said that,” while another criticized William’s competitiveness, suggesting he was overly eager to outshine someone, noting, “This guy is so desperate to win at someone or…something!”
For many, this incident wasn’t merely a mistimed joke but rather another instance of what some perceive as William’s lack of respect toward Kate. One viewer commented on X, “He has zero respect for her… that is embarrassing to watch.” Some believe this might reveal the true nature of the Prince of Wales, with one user suggesting, “He always ‘jokes’ to tear her down in public, so no telling how he speaks to her in private.” Prior to this incident, there had been murmurs about William’s mood swings, adding fuel to the speculation.
These whispers were further explored in a book about King Charles III, “Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch,” by Robert Jobson. The book cites a royal insider who describes William as occasionally difficult, attributing his moodiness to his driven nature and impatience. Such traits might explain his quick admonishment of Princess Catherine during their baking session. Perhaps this behavior has become a point of contention between the couple, as she seemed to keep her distance a month earlier when the Trumps visited the UK.
During Donald Trump’s visit, rumors of marital trouble between Kate and William gained momentum. A photo captured the moment when the president, alongside Melania Trump, walked away from Marine One in Windsor with the royal couple. While Donald held Melania’s hand, William appeared engrossed in conversation with the president, standing close enough to almost touch his free hand. In contrast, Kate kept a noticeable distance, watching her husband from afar, which only fueled speculation about their relationship dynamics.
Many people thought the exchange was not simply a mistimed joke but that the interaction was another example of William engaging in ungentlemanly behavior toward Kate. “He has zero respect for her ….that is embarrassing to watch,” one viewer commented. Some thought this was a glimpse into the real William. “He always ‘jokes’ to tear her down in public, so no telling how he speaks to her in private,” an X user replied. Prior to the comment at the orchard, there had been chatter about William’s mood swings.
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s distant body language
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In a book about Prince William’s dad, King Charles III, titled “Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch,” author Robert Jobson spoke to a royal insider about the younger royal’s rumored outbursts. “He can be difficult. He is a driven person and that can make him impatient,” the insider said (via SkyNews). That may explain why the Prince of Wales was so quick to admonish Princess Catherine while they were baking at the apple orchard. Perhaps she’s grown tired of her husband’s moody behavior; she did seem to distance herself from him a month earlier when the Trumps visited.
During Donald Trump’s visit to the U.K., Kate Middleton and William sparked marriage trouble rumors. A photo was captured of the president walking away from Marine One alongside Melania Trump as they landed in Windsor, and they were joined by the royal couple. Donald held the hand of FLOTUS as they walked on the grass. Meanwhile, William was preoccupied with getting chummy with the president. He stood very close to Donald and was nearly holding the president’s free hand, while Kate stood several feet away watching William from a distance.
The juxtaposition of warmth between the couples did not go unnoticed by members of the Twitterati who saw a photo of the moment shared on X. “And as a young Couple why is Donald beating them in the intimacy coupling department?” one user asked about William and Kate. “Could Kate be any further away from Will? Any further & she’d be on vacation again! They really don’t like each other, do they?” another added. Being upstaged in the PDA department by the Trumps — who are known for mostly keeping a distance from one another — was a bad look for William and Kate.
