Prince William once made a “savage” joke about his wife, Princess Kate, over an outfit he deemed inappropriate, a royal adviser revealed. Before becoming a senior royal, Kate was still fine-tuning her style, leading to a moment of playful banter between the couple.
According to an adviser who spoke to The Times, William was unimpressed with one of Kate’s fashion choices early in their relationship.
“Before Kate realized that as a senior royal, you have to dress carefully, having taken advice, she once bought an outfit that William considered inappropriate,” the adviser said.
“He told Kate she looked as if she’d just run through a charity shop covered in superglue. Everyone thought this was very funny, including, to her credit, Kate”, the adviser added.
While the exact outfit was not revealed, it likely occurred during Kate’s transition from pre-royal life, where she was seen at London parties in bold ensembles, to her more refined royal wardrobe.
Kate has since become a global style icon, with her wardrobe choices sparking trends worldwide. Known as the “Kate Effect,” her fashion choices now include elegant designs from Alexander McQueen and Jenny Packham.
She has also mastered “mindful dressing”, carefully selecting outfits to pay tribute to host countries on royal tours, as per the Hello! magazine.
Notably, she is said to have caught William’s eye in 2002, wearing a sheer Charlotte Todd dress at a St Andrews University fashion show. In 2008, she showcased her style in a green sequin halterneck top, neon-yellow hot pants, pink leg warmers and knee-high boots at a charity roller disco, according to Hello! magazine.
This lighthearted teasing is nothing new for the couple. Over the years, they have been seen joking together in public, with Kate often playfully teasing William.
During a 2018 visit to a UK military base in Cyprus, William warned soldiers: “Keep the pizza off the sofas!” to which Kate quipped: “You’re a nightmare with that.”
Kate has also teased William about his appearance, reportedly telling him he is beginning to resemble his great-great-great-grandfather, Edward VII, as per the Mirror.
Despite her initial learning curve, Kate quickly adapted to royal life. As per The Times, she took time to observe and absorb royal expectations, rather than trying to change things too quickly.
“She bides her time and is very intelligent and intuitive about other people, what they do, and how they behave,” a royal source told the publication.
Kate was also guided by William and palace staff, ensuring she avoided the struggles Princess Diana faced.
