<p id=”par-1_50″>Because royal fans only get to see <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/prince-william/?swcfpc=1″>Prince William</a> and the Princess of Wales (<a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/dont-be-fooled-this-is-what-kate-middleton-was-really-like-in-school.html/”>formerly known as Kate Middleton</a>) when they are out at different engagements in public, no one really knows what they’re like behind closed doors. Unless of course you work or have worked in the royal household.</p>
<p id=”par-2_35″>Well someone who did just that for a number of years is now revealing what William and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/royal-commentator-says-husbands-should-not-prince-william-kate-middleton-public-avoid-tension.html/”>his wife</a> are actually like when the cameras aren’t around them, and some things might surprise you. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-former-royal-aide-says-prince-william-and-kate-are-competitive”>Former royal aide says Prince William and Kate are ‘competitive’</h2>
<p id=”par-3_41″>Grant Harrold was <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/former-royal-butler-reveals-amazed-king-charles-infamous-pen-incident.html/?swcfpc=1″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>King Charles’ butler</a> for seven years. During his time working for the now-monarch Harrold’s duties included that of valet, housekeeper, house manager, and driver. He also looked after Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate whenever they stayed at Highgrove House.</p>
<figure class=”wp-block-image size-full” id=”emb-1″><img decoding=”async” src=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kate-Middleton-and-Prince-William-take-part-in-a-race-during-a-training-day-for-the-Heads-Together-team-for-the-London-Marathon-1.webp?strip=all&quality=80″ alt=”Kate Middleton and Prince William take part in a race during a training day for the Heads Together team for the London Marathon” class=”wp-image-3782499″><figcaption class=”wp-element-caption”>Kate Middleton and Prince William take part in a race during a training day for the Heads Together team for the London Marathon | Samir Hussein/WireImage</figcaption></figure>
<p id=”par-4_74″>On Feb. 26, 2025, William and Kate made a trip to Wales. The couple stopped in Pontypridd where they met with residents who were affected by the floods in the region caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh. The pair spoke to locals to learn about their experiences and the impact on their town. While there, Will and Kate also visited Pontypridd Market’s The Welsh Cake Shop and went head-to-head baking their own Welsh treats. </p>
<p id=”par-5_53″>Speaking on behalf of <a href=”https://www.jeffbet.com/casino/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>JeffBet</a> Harrold discussed how the prince and princess are pretty “competitive” and there’s always been that “banter” between them, sharing: “This display isn’t surprising to me. I have always said that William and Catherine have always been a fun couple, similar to how the king and queen are actually. </p>
<p id=”par-6_48″>“They have a very similar sense of humor, and there is quite a competitive edge to it. I am sure you remember the famous images of them running in a race against each other. There has always been a lot of competitive banter between the two of them.” </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-the-prince-and-princess-were-always-winding-each-other-up”>The prince and princess ‘were always winding each other up’ </h2>
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<p id=”par-7_39″>Harrold also revealed that the way the Prince and Princess of Wales were acting during their visit as they were telling jokes is exactly how they are at home when it’s just them because they love a good laugh.</p>
<p id=”par-8_64″>“The joke about their Welsh cakes selling for half price is very on-brand for them,” the former royal butler shared. “Behind closed doors, they have always been a very fun couple with a lot of practical jokes going on between them and they were always winding each other up. There was always laughter and humor and this made them very enjoyable to be around.</p>
<p id=”par-9_57″>“It is quite nice to see that this is how they are now being in public. I have always told people about how they are behind closed doors and it is nice that everyone gets to see that. It is nice to see them relax a bit and have fun together in the public eye this year.”</p>