Prince William had a cheeky request denied during a joint public appearance alongside Princess Kate on Monday.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the National Federation of Women’s Institute (WI) in Sunningdale to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The WI is the largest women’s organisation in the UK and is a safe place for women to come together and engage in a range of activities.
Members share experiences and work together to influence positive change in their local, national and global communities.
Prince William had a cheeky request denied during a joint public appearance alongside Princess Kate on Monday.
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The organisation holds a special connection to the late Queen as she was a member for 80 years, joining in 1943 and serving as President of the Sandringham WI from 2003 until her death in 2022.
Queen Elizabeth II was an active member of the WI and would regularly attend the New Year meeting in January.
William and Kate visited the WI’s branch in Sunningdale to meet with members from there and across Berkshire to hear about the work of the WI and how it gives opportunities for women to socialise, learn new skills and engage in community projects.
The Prince and Princess of Wales visited the National Federation of Women’s Institute (WI) in Sunningdale to commemorate the three-year anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Prince William jokingly requested if he could join the group, saying: “Can you have honorary male members of the WI?”
When they answered: “No” in chorus, he smiled and said: “Point taken.”
Kate and William also heard from members about the importance of Queen Elizabeth II's involvement in the organisation and meet those who interacted with and met with the late Queen during her reign.
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The Princess of Wales was keen to join her husband to commemorate and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Princess Kate made a last-minute decision to support Prince William during the emotional royal engagement on Monday.
The Prince of Wales was originally scheduled to make a solo public appearance in Sunningdale.
However, according to Kensington Palace sources, the Princess of Wales was keen to join her husband to commemorate and celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II.