Kate Middleton in Scotland on Nov. 2.Photo:Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty
Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty
Kate Middletonis a proud partner toPrince William.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, traveled to Scotland last Thursday to meet organizations supporting the mental health of young people in Moray and Inverness. While it was a joint outing for the couple (and their first inthree weeksfollowing their children’sschool break), Kate introduced herself as William’s wife when a youngster asked who she was.
Reaching for a high-five, she shared the surprising reply: “Who am I? I’m married to William,” Kate explained and pointed to her left, though her spouse wasn’t seen on screen. “I know! It was very nice to meet all of you,” she said.
Kate Middleton in Scotland on Nov. 2.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty
Princess Kate’s answer highlighted her supportive role to Prince William, who is the current heir to the throne and set to be king one day.
“She’s never trying to outshine him in any way,” royal biographer Penny Junorpreviously told PEOPLEabout the couple’s dynamic. “I think that Kate is a bit likePrince Philipsupporting theQueen. She doesn’t outshine William but still has a lot to say herself.”
A source added that Kate “is the sort of woman who will take on whatever she needs to. If she needs to step up to the plate, she does it — and she always has. She and William are a formidable team.”
Princess Kate alsolets Prince William take the leadduring joint outings when appropriate. In avideo that recently resurfaced on TikTok, the pairvisited the Foundling Museum, and Kate cleverly followed royal etiquette. She is seen approaching their greeters first but starts some chit-chat while she waits for William to make his way over. William is then the first to do handshakes with the greeters, and Kate follows.
Prince William often returns the favor and plays the role of the supportive spouse, letting Princess Kate take center stage at events where she is the patron of the organization or highlighting a cause close to her heart.
Prince William and Kate Middleton in Scotland on Nov. 2, 2023.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Kate and William tied the knot in 2011 and went on to welcome three children —Prince George, 10,Princess Charlotte, 8, andPrince Louis, 5. The royal parents are pros at connecting with kids and are known tosquat downto their eye level to create a sense of empowerment when speaking with a child.
The Prince and Princess of Wales — who are known as theDuke and Duchess of Rothesaywhile in Scotland — stopped at Burghead Primary School to see the local charity Outfit Moray in action.
The organization works to develop young people’s potential through affordable outdoor learning and adventure, encouraging life skills and improving overall health through sports like mountain biking, rock climbing, and archery — and Princess Kate knew just what to do when one young boy took a tumble!
Kate Middleton comforts boy who fell off bike in Scotland on Nov. 2.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty
According to Martin Collins, the acting head of the primary school, the princess went out of her way to offer the boy some support.
“One of the boys fell over as well, and she was really — sort of came to him and nudged him back, so that was really nice to see,” Collins toldMFR News and Sport, mentioning that Kate was “really just involved with the boys and girls.”
In addition to learning more about the important work of Outdoor Moray, which is dedicated to helping vulnerable or disadvantaged youth between ages 8 and 18 and has worked with over 16,000 young people since its founding in 2003, Kate and Williampopped on helmetsto navigate a bike course for themselves! The active couple navigated a cycling course with obstacles and seemed to be in good spirits during the exercise.
“12 years ❤️,” the sweet snap was captioned of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Kate Middleton and Prince William in Scotland on Nov. 2.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
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Norfolk is a favorite escape for William, Kate and their three kids, and the family is known to spend school breaks, weekends and holidays atAnmer Hall, their country home in the county that’s about 110 miles north of London. Anmer Hall is part of the royal family’s Sandringham estate, and it’s whereKate is said to feel most at home.
The Wales family at Trooping the Colour in June 2023.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
source: people.com
