If you had any doubt that Prince William is a very modern royal, then may we present this year’s Royal Variety Performance. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were the guests of honour at this year’s bash at London’s Palladium theatre, which was hosted by Miranda Hart. The show, which went out on ITV on Tuesday (19 Dec) night featured the usual mix of music, comedy and cabaret, but what we weren’t expecting was for William to become the star of the show, when he galloped (yes, galloped) in the Royal Box.
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Wow. It was all part of an on-going sketch that saw Miranda attempt to get the royal to take part in her favourite activity – galloping. After asking the cast of ‘Annie’ to put the request to the second-in-line to the throne, he actually agreed. Twitter was delighted...
It wasn’t the only time William brought the house down as he’d also gamely taken part in an earlier sketch when Miranda managed to rope him into a re-imagining of a skit from her BBC sitcom.
As the comedian opened the show, she called upon the audience to recreate a “posh” party by shouting “such fun!” or doing that “upper class British mumble”. After the attendees had played their part in the sketch, William also joined in by shouting “such fun!” from the royal box.
Yes, William, we’d have to agree.
The Duchess Of Cambridge And Prince William's Most Stylish Couple Moments
April 2017(01 of12)
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Attending the Easter Day service at St. George's Chapel, the Duchess wore an outfit by Catherine Walker and the Duke opted for a navy blue suit and monochrome tie. (credit:WPA Pool via Getty Images)
March 2017(02 of12)
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Attending a meeting with French President François Hollande at the Elysee Palace in Paris, the Duchess wore a bottle green coat by Catherine Walker and the Duke opted for a navy blue suit and patterned tie. (credit:Antoine Gyori - Corbis via Getty Images)
March 2017(03 of12)
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Attending a dinner at the British Embassy in Paris, the Duchess looked elegant in an icy blue Jenny Packham and the Duke wore a black tuxedo. (credit:Pool/Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
March 2017(04 of12)
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Posing in front of the Eiffel tower as they visit a 'Les Voisins in Action' event, the Duchess opted to wear Parisian label Chanel and the Duke wore a dark grey suit with a red tie, which complimented the detailing in Kate's outfit. (credit:Pool via Getty Images)
June 2016(05 of12)
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Standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for the Trooping the Colour, the Duchess wore an outfit by Alexander McQueen (the same one she wore for Charlotte's christening) and a hat by Philip Treacy, and the Duke wore the regiment uniform. (credit:Zak Hussein - Corbis via Getty Images)
June 2016(06 of12)
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Attending Royal Ascot at the Ascot Racecourse. Both the Duke and the Duchess wore elegant headwear. The Duchess opted for a Dolce & Gabbana lace dress and a fascinator by Jane Taylor. (credit:Alan Crowhurst via Getty Images)
April 2016(07 of12)
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Posing in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, the Duchess chose a striking shift by Naeem Khan.
The two later recreated a famous photo of William's late mother, Princess Diana, sitting alone on a marble bench in front of the Monument of Love. (credit:Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
October 2015(08 of12)
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Attending the Royal Film Performance of 'Spectre' at London's Royal Albert Hall.
William gave the guys black-tie goals, while the Duchess stunned in an ice-blue Jenny Packham gown. (credit:Julian Parker via Getty Images)
April 2014(09 of12)
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Posing at Auckland Harbour in New Zealand. Dressed down in nautical-themed outfits, the royal couple proved they can do low-key dressing too, with the Duchess wrapping up in a £79.99 blazer from Zara. (credit:Getty Images)
September 2013(10 of12)
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Attending the Tusk Conservation Awards at The Royal Society in London. The Duchess sparkled in a silver Jenny Packham gown, while William looked dapper in a Tuxedo. (credit:Getty Images)
September 2012(11 of12)
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The couple showed us power dressing at its finest at an official engagement. The Duchess donned her favourite Stuart Weitzman cork wedges - one of her most recycled fashion items. (credit:Getty Images)
June 2011(12 of12)
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Arriving at a charity event for Absolute Return for Kids, ARK, in London.
The Duchess of Cambridge glowed in a Jenny Packham gown, while Prince William kept things classic once again. (credit:Associated Press)