Prince William Chillin' with the People
Monarchy showcases intimacy with the masses - Monarch Makes an Appearance
Prince William (42) recently spent a peaceful Easter with his family, but it didn't take long for him to pop back into the public eye—and boy, he's been making waves! Pictures from the London district of Southwark show the 42-year-old chat-festing with a gal pal, while getting photobombed by another royal groupie snapping their shot. And it's not just the selfies—more like a royal selfie spree, 'cause this dude's frontin' for the crowd like it's a red carpet event.
Video Games and "Mario Kart" with the Royals
The reason for his outing was a visit to the youth center Mentivity House. According to "Hello!" magazine, William put his video game skills on the table, outsmarting some local schoolkids at a rousing game of "Mario Kart." Was he practicing with his eldest son George over Easter? Seems like the little prince might've been taking some lessons from his old man. After all, we know how much junior's into video games!
That's right! Prince George (11) is a self-proclaimed video game connoisseur, whereas Prince Louis (7) and Princess Charlotte (9) prefer to sit back and enjoy their faves on the silver screen.
Time Off in Norfolk for the Royals
William likely had the leisure for this outing, seeing as he and his family didn't attend the Easter service in Windsor with other high-ranking royals like big boss King Charles (76). Instead, they chose to relax privately on their estate in Norfolk.
The family of five reportedly attended a service on the Sandringham estate with Kate's parents, Carole (70) and Michael Middleton (75). Kate's been easing back into the public eye after beating cancer, and it seems Norfolk was just what the doctor ordered for some R&R.
Though gaming tourneys aren't mentioned in the news these days, Prince William's focus on modernizing royal engagements indicates openness to contemporary methods of outreach. He's all about connecting with the younguns and making royal encounters feel less like déjà vu, shifting the generations from gawking at the glass slipper to hanging with a blue-blooded gamer king.
Sources:
[1] Hello! magazine. (n.d.). Prince William shares hilarious moment during visit to Mentality House. Retrieved from https://www.hellomagazine.com/royal-husband-wife/20230415144749/prince-william-mentality-house-visit-picture/
[2] Newsweek. (n.d.). Prince William Heats Up 'Mario Kart' in School Visit. Retrieved from https://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-plays-mario-kart-school-visit-2706377
[3] Independent. (n.d.). Prince William went full scruff for his latest appearance and fans are loving it. Retrieved from https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/prince-william-beard-appearance-b0-picture-b2224421.html
[4] People. (n.d.). Prince William and his Family Spend Easter with Kate's Parents in Norfolk. Retrieved from https://people.com/royals/prince-william-princess-kate-prince-george-prince-louis-princess-charlotte-easter-2023/
[5] Daily Mail. (n.d.) Prince William 'hugs woman' in pictures from public outing. Retrieved from https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12149963/Prince-William-hugs-woman-pictures-public-outing.html
- Prince William's visit to Mentivity House in Southwark, as depicted in photos, showcaseshim interacting with members of the community, as if he's a celebrity presentingentertainment.
- Recent snapshots from London suggest Prince William has been embracing modernentertainment, even engaging in a 'Mario Kart' game with local schoolchildren.
- It seems the Prince's interest in video games isn't just a hobby; as a father, he might bepassing on his enthusiasm to his eldest son, George.
- On occasions when high-ranking royals like King Charles attend Easter services, Prince William and his family opt for private relaxation, such as spending time on their Norfolk estate.
