Here are some photos of Prince William going solo at the Centrepoint 50th anniversary dinner/event/celebration. William wore a green velvet jacket, which just reminds me that Mariah Carey really did call it: this year, November 1st marked the beginning of the Christmas season. Everything feels so Christmas-y so early this year! Green velvet blazers, the weather turning snowy and cold, Christmas candy already in stores. It feels good. Anyway, while William was looking like a dull, velvet Christmas Bruh, he also confirmed something I’ve known for a while: both he and Kate watch a lot of television. Kate was a devotee of Downton Abbey for years, and now it seems that she and her mom watch Strictly Come Dancing, which is the British version of Dancing with the Stars (for our American readers who need a primer).
It’s TV night at the palace for Kate Middleton and Prince William! The royal dad of three revealed that wife Kate loves watching BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing — the equivalent to the U.S.’s Dancing with the Stars — while meeting some of the show’s stars at a charity gala on Wednesday night. Prince William chatted with head judge Shirley Ballas and host Claudia Winkleman while supporting Centrepoint, an organization focused on helping young adults combat homelessness, at their 50th anniversary gala.
After Ballas asked the prince if he watched the television hit, he replied, “I have watched the show a couple of times.” William added that Kate and her mother, Carole Middleton, were the real fans in the family. “Catherine is a huge fan and my mother-in-law loves it,” he told them.
Prince William even asked in a playful manner, “Why does Claudia never dance?” The host replied with a giggle: “I’m too creaky!”
Here in America, the “cool people” don’t watch DWTS, it’s considered extremely gauche, middling faux entertainment. I think Strictly has a better audience though – some “cool people” watch it. The cool American people watch The Bachelor and The Bachelorette though. And I would bet that William and Kate watch Love Island. Anyway, now we know: Kate and Carole watch trashy dancing shows. And William spends his ample free time doing… what exactly?
Photos courtesy of Avalon Red and WENN.
At least he tried wearing something different other than his usual boring suits. Someone said we also need a tally on how much the royal men spend on their clothes. I am sure those suits aren’t from the high street maybe Armani and Tom Ford so not cheap.
They’re Savile Row if they’re anything, I’m sure. But I like the new dapper Wills, it suits him.
There is a killer picture somewhere of Normal Bill wearing glasses and he looks very good in glasses.
I mean, who really cares what Carole Middleton likes?
Ew gross, people who are complicit in the racist treatment of their family members are NOT allowed to like that programme. That’s my programme!! Go away Waity and Graspy Carole.
Hes so ugly. His outside appearance matches his inside appearance now.
“spends his ample free time doing… what exactly?”
Cultivating his Norfolk Rose bush?
Of course he is spending time with his kids. Every spare moment, to be exact! He told us so himself! /s
He made an effort to dress fashionably and festive while out solo. At least it’s not a boring blue suit.
I agree. He looks really sharp to me.
The jacket is a nice fit and good color, but he’s starting to look more and more like Mr. Burns.
“The cool American people watch The Bachelor and The Bachelorette….” First Trump, now this comment. Not helpful.
hahahaha, same.
Strictly is not really viewed as trash tv in the uk though
He is starting to become that creepy uncle….ewww
He looks like Uncle Edward.
William is really throwing his lot in with the Daily Mail crowd.
The Daily Mail crowd was also Diana’s crowd.
Not true at all. They are now the “fake” Diana crowd, who loved Diana gossip. Diana was accused of being left wing, which is the antithesis if the DM crowd.
Not true at all. They are now the “fake” Diana crowd, who loved Diana gossip. Diana was accused of being left wing, which is the antithesis if the DM crowd.
@Sunshine, I thought Diana’s big buddy Richard Kay worked for the Daily Mail?
Patron attends fundraising gala for homeless youth organization – I can’t possibly see the link between the DM and this. Are they all really into green velvet or something?
I’m actually REALLY surprised that William owns a green velvet jacket. Like really surprised that he has something even remotely “flash” in his closet.
For this he gets a thumbs up–a weak thumbs up, but still. Credit where credit is due.
Maybe he borrowed that jacket from David Rocksavage????
Needed something to throw on in a hurry?
LOL 😉
I want to know if he’s wearing his lounging slippers with that outfit.
Holy moly How much was that suit, as much as my kids wardrobe for their entire childhood??
They really need to stop saying they like everything. Anyone they meet from something they’re alwayssuch big fans of the show, same goes for the kids. Theyve never met anything they dont like, take part in. I get they dont want to be rude and say they dont watch/like it, but it just comes across so fake to constantly hear how much they like absolutely everything.
*cough, cough* Rose
I dunno, y’all. I think he’s looking pretty hot these days. Plus he looks rather charming with everyone.
He’s looking REALLY desperate!! Why wear this NOW??🤔
I think he & his wife wasted ample opportunity to be the ‘trailblazer couple’s!! Wearing pants & ditching vintage dresses WON’T make them any more interesting than the Sussexs