Prince William had a witty response when a royal fan called his wife "beautiful" during their visit to Scotland on Thursday.
The amusing exchange occurred as the Prince and Princess of Wales passed well-wishers who had gathered at the HMS Glasgow naming ceremony.
A fan shouted out to Kate: "You're beautiful," before quickly adding: "You too, William!"
The compliment prompted laughter from the royal couple, with Prince William quipping: "You don't have to say that. Don't worry."
Royal fan comment sparks witty response from Prince William.
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The crowd giggled at his humorous reply as the Prince then placed a hand on Kate's arm whilst they continued on their way.
The royal couple also shared another light-hearted moment during their visit when they participated in a mini pipe-building competition.
Kate was initially declared the winner of the friendly contest, however, her victory was short-lived when her mechanism suddenly fell apart, causing both royals to burst into laughter.
Prince William admitted that his own device was similarly unsteady. The playful competition showcased the couple's good humour and ability to enjoy themselves during official engagements, much to the delight of onlookers.
Princess Kate and Prince William showcased their competitive spirit during a visit to HMS Glasgow on Thursday.PAThe Prince and Princess of Wales were in Scotland on May 22 for the official naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow.
The royal couple attended the event as part of their official duties, with Kate serving as the ship's sponsor.
During their visit, they met with Royal Navy representatives and interacted with members of the public who had gathered to witness the occasion.
The naming ceremony marked an important milestone for the Royal Navy vessel, with the royal couple's presence adding significance to the proceedings. Their visit drew crowds of well-wishers eager to catch a glimpse of the popular royal pair.
Princess Kate and Prince William arrive in Glasgow for historic joint ceremony.
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Kate, who wore a navy dress by Suzannah London and a bespoke ship-inspired brooch, was named sponsor of the 8,000-tonne warship in June 2021.PAAs the ship's sponsor, a role she was appointed to in 2021, Princess Kate played a central part in the ceremony.
She delivered a short speech before the traditional christening moment, saying: "I have the pleasure to name this ship: HMS Glasgow. May God bless her and all who sail on her."
Following naval tradition, the Princess of Wales then released a bottle of whisky, which broke against the ship's hull.
The 43-year-old royal had previously met with HMS Glasgow sailors at Windsor Castle in 2022 to hear about the progress being made on the vessel, demonstrating her ongoing connection to the ship.
