Kate Middleton was once mistaken for Prince William’s asisstant – and had a hilarious response(Image: PA)Kate Middleton’s witty comeback to once being mistaken for Prince William’s “assistant” during a care home visit showed she’s got a cracking sense of humour.
The Duchess of Cambridge, alongside her hubby, the Duke of Cambridge, swung by Cardiff’s Shire Hall care home during the pandemic for an official engagement but was mistaken for far less than a royal.
Chatting with the sprightly 87-year-old Joan Drew-Smith, who cheekily enquired if Kate was William’s helper, the future Queen Consort couldn’t resist a playful jab, quipping to Wills, “Well, I am your assistant.” Kate, 43, added with a chuckle: “I have been for a long time!”.
Straight-talking Joan Drew-Smith mistook the future Queen Consort, made jokes and even swore(Image: PA)Their jaunt had the Royal pair in fits of giggles as they mingled with the residents face-to-face, as we reported previously at the Daily Star.
Rewind to May the previous year, and the Cambridges had a natter with the Cardiff care home’s staff and residents over a video call. During lockdown in 2020, Will and Kate turned bingo callers in a virtual game, much to the amusement of the residents.
Joan, never one to mince her words, told them straight that their bingo calling “wasn’t as good as it should have been.” Prince William, recalling the moment, said: “Hello Joan, do you remember we did the bingo with you? You said we weren’t very good!”.
They spoke to staff and residents during the visit(Image: Getty Images)To which Joan replied with a resounding “Yes” and a brutally honest “You did a bloody sh***y job.”
Her no-nonsense verdict had the Duke and Duchess in stitches, clearly enjoying her candour. However, they received a warmer reception from another resident, Margaret Stocks, 95, who was chuffed to bits as the winner of their virtual bingo bash.
She revealed to them: “I did enjoy it, and I hadn’t played it before.” The Duchess retorted with a chuckle, “Neither had we, that’s why we were so bad!”.
The Royal couple both donned masks during their visit to the care home’s garden, which occasionally made it tough for them to be heard.
The Prince explained to Joan: “We have to wear masks because of the virus but it’s difficult to hear sometimes when you can’t see someone’s mouth.”
At that moment, Joan enquired about William’s companion, asking, “Is that your assistant?”. Kate showcased her quick wit, responding with a smile, “Well, I am your assistant. I have been for a long time!”.
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