Prince William was captured on camera bursting into laughter while out with his wife, Kate Middleton, at the Royal Variety Performance in November. The event was broadcasted in the U.K. earlier this month, and viewers got to see a humorous and fun moment from the Prince of Wales, 41.
At London’s famed Royal Albert Hall, comedian Tom Allen‘s set consisted of clever and witty jokes regarding websites’ verification tests. It had William laughing uncontrollably to the point of tears, even slapping his leg and using his hand to cover his mouth at times.
Prince William Cries While Laughing At Tom Allen's Royal Variety Set
Allen's routine also included quips about trying to decipher illegible handwriting. This all took place at the Royal Variety Charity fundraiser.
The longstanding custom of royal attendance at the theatrical event commenced with King George V, William's great-great-grandfather, in 1921, as People reports.
As Allen, 40, performed, a video showed William wiping tears from his eyes with a broad smile gracing his face. His reaction seemed to have amused Princess Kate, 41, who was also visibly delighted with the comedian's jokes.
Cher graced the 2023 Royal Variety Performance with her headlining act, complemented by performances from Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson, a special celebration of Disney Theatrical's 100th anniversary, renowned British vocalist Paloma Faith, and Chinese pianist Lang Lang.
Additionally, Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden added an extra touch of royalty to the event, attending during their three-day stay in the U.K.
While William looked dapper in a crisp, classic suit, Kate appeared radiant in a chic and elegant turquoise gown from Safiyaa with striking shoulder detailing and graceful, flowing sleeves.
Despite recent turmoil for the royal family, including a race row that arose after the publication of a controversial book Endgame: Inside the Royal Family and the Monarchy’s Fight for Survival, by Omid Scobie, the Prince and Princess of Wales appeared unfazed.
As William and Kate made their entrance at the Royal Variety Performance, reporters swarmed their car and fired off questions regarding Scobie's bombshell book.
The Dutch version of the text was reportedly taken off the shelves after it reportedly named two members of the royal family who were concerned with the skin color of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's son, Prince Archie.
The night before the fundraiser event, Piers Morgan had named the two royals on his show, prompting the journalists to seek answers.
Despite the persistent questioning, William and Kate remained composed and chose to continue walking without acknowledging the controversy.
As seen in video footage shared by People, the Waleses faced questions like, "Your Royal Highness, have you got a comment about Omid Scobie's book?" and "Did you watch the Piers Morgan show last night, Your Royal Highnesses?"
