Former Royal Staff Reveals “Gracious” Habit Prince William and Princess Kate Always Do

A former member of the royal staff at Buckingham Palace has revealed what Prince Wiliam and Princess Kate are really like behind closed doors. The former staff member, who worked in food service for four years and confirmed their role to moderators, took part in a now-deleted Reddit “Ask Me Anything” thread to share their experiences. The former employee primarily served under the late Queen Elizabeth II and was on staff for King Charles’s ascension, where they worked during major royal events and met several members of the Royal Family. They said that in their interactions with the Prince and Princess of Wales, it was apparent that “William and Catherine seem to enjoy each other’s company and they seem close.”

The former staff member reported that Princess Kate is “very polite and kind.” They praised the Prince and Princess of Wales for being respectful to all staff, and setting an example for their children. “[Catherine] and William are always gracious to staff, even those that don't work for them directly,” they shared, reporting that Prince William and Princess Kate “always came into the kitchens and any other area to say thank you at the end of their trips, and made sure the children did the same.”

Speaking of their parenting skills, the former royal staff member said “they’re very hands-on.” The Prince and Princess of Wales take extra care to make sure that Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis have as much of a normal childhood as possible, even when normal family events are hosted at Buckingham Palace. “They’re allowed to be normal in private and are just like any other children,” the former staff member revealed.

The former staff member also said that Prince Louis is “very funny,” but reiterated several times that their experiences with the Prince and Princess of Wales and their children was limited. Even so, the royal couple left a lasting impression of being “very friendly and nice.”