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The prince and princess of Wales are often in the spotlight, partly due to their status as senior royals but also because of their awkward moments as a couple. While every couple has their relatable blunders, being scrutinized as royals means any slip ups get magnified.
Princess Catherine seems to have made her fair share of gaffes along the way as she adjusted to life in the royal family. When she and Prince William first met as students at the University of St Andrews, they started out as friends before their relationship turned romantic. After dating for many years, including brief break up, they finally married in 2011.
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During her long relationship with William, Catherine learned a lot about the non-stop media attention that comes with the territory of being linked to the royal family. However, as a private individual up until that point, the formal duties of her future royal role took some getting used to. After marrying into the family, she was gradually introduced to public life and given opportunities to learn the expectations. As her family grew with children Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, she had the additional adjustment of balancing royal responsibilities with motherhood.
A recent awkward exchange between Catherine and William at the 2023 Royal Ascot horseracing event was caught on camera and went viral. In a video clip, the princess can be seen reaching over to place her hand on Prince William's backside. William then looks down with a expression of clear discomfort before glancing over at his wife. Spectators had fun commenting on the moment, with some remarking about William's facial expression asking if he was annoyed or sore from her touch. Others noted how he kept his hands together rather than reciprocating the intimate gesture in such a public setting.
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While Catherine has come a long way in her comfort level with royal duties over the past decade, she has admitted some aspects still took adjustment. In earlier engagements, she mentioned it was easy to get carried away chatting without keeping to the scheduled timetable. Her enthusiasm apparently became an inside joke among royalty. More recently at a wedding event in Jordan, William was spotted signaling to Catherine to wrap up her conversation with the bride and groom, indicating her liking for conversation remains.
Having lived in Jordan as a child, she likely had much to discuss with the newlyweds. However, she recognized the need to respect timing. Catherine has said she appreciated guidance from the late Queen Elizabeth, who showed her the protocol ropes during engagements. Even small elements required adjustments to a more formal setting. This displays Catherine's willingness to learn and shows the Queen's caring support to help her thrive in her royal position.
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King Charles's 2023 coronation was a grand spectacle watched by millions around the world. Despite appearing perfectly choreographed, a slight hiccup in timings resulted in awkwardness behind the scenes. Royal events are planned down to the minute, so even small delays can disrupt everything. Reports stated William and Catherine arrived about 90 seconds later than scheduled for the service conclusion. This meant Charles and Camilla had to wait in their carriages outside Westminster Abbey rather than departing regally together, an undignified situation for a new monarch.
A lip reader viewed footage of Charles expressing frustration, quoting him saying "We can never be on time, there's always something" and commenting it was "boring." Some believed the Wales family was reasonably delayed while wanting to film the special day for their own memories. However, others stated Charles' vehicle was actually ahead of schedule, so the delayed car carrying the Wales clan disrupted the intended procession order.
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Either way, it highlights how even minor timing issues for senior royals can impact events and cause awkward exchanges. Catherine continues navigating life in the spotlight while raising her family. With experience over the years, she has learned from missteps along the way. Both she and William will face renewed scrutiny in their prominent roles supporting King Charles. But working as a team and finding ways to lean on each other through uncomfortable moments seems key to their longstanding relationship.
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