A Royal Misstep: Prince William Criticized for Insensitive Comment Towards Kate Middleton
The usually synchronized public presence of Prince William and Kate Middleton witnessed a moment of discord recently. While attending the Jordanian royal wedding earlier this month, the Duke of Cambridge, 41, appeared to urge his wife to hasten her conversation with Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein and newlywed Princess Rajwa Alseif.
Prince William's "chop chop" comment, allegedly made as the Duchess of Cambridge was engaged in conversation, came under fire on "Podcast Royal". Commentator Rachel Burchfield admonished, "Husbands, do not do this — don’t do this. William told Kate to ‘chop chop’...William, you were talking to the bride forever, dude, and then Kate gets up there...and then he’s like, ‘Chop chop’ — no!”
The Duke's comment was also criticized by body language expert Judi James, who characterized him as "rude" and "impatient". Speaking to The Express, James noted, “While he has clearly moved on from the meet-and-greet with the bride and groom, Kate stands talking to the bride in an animated and very friendly way.”
As previously disclosed by OK!, Prince William and Kate Middleton, like all couples, do have their disagreements occasionally. According to a source who spoke to Tom Quinn, the Duchess of Cambridge treats the Duke "like the fourth child because he's prone to tantrums."
Quinn further added, "They do have rows. It's not a perfect marriage. They have terrific rows...But, where some couples have a row and throw heavy vases at each other, William and Kate throw cushions at each other. It's always kept under control."
The royal couple, parents to Prince George, Prince Louis, and Princess Charlotte, generally abide by the royal family motto of "never complain, never explain". Quinn stated, "They very rarely complain and when they do it's always in measured terms."
The Duke of Cambridge's occasional temper flares have been noted before. "He can be difficult. He is a driven person and that can make him impatient. That can make William short-tempered when dealing with Charles," said author Robert Jobson. Unlike his father, Prince Charles, whose temper tends to dissipate quickly, William's frustration seems to linger.