Prince William's Watch Tap — Why Kate Was Told to Hurry During Scotland Visit

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Royals (1 / 1) 19.09.2026 23:09 / Julia

Kate Middleton drew a gentle reminder from Prince William while meeting crowds on the Isle of Bute — he even tapped his watch as she lingered to chat with well‑wishers. The couple toured Rothesay, tried shinty, helped with a beach clean‑up and popped into a local pub before the moment went viral. Read on to discover the full story!

A playful nudge

During a walkabout in Rothesay the Prince leaned in with a smile and joked, "You’ve got to speed up," tapping his watch as Kate continued greeting people. A clip shared by The Daily Mail captured the lighthearted exchange that left fans chuckling.

A familiar habit

It isn’t the first time Kate has dawdled to connect with the public. At a Christmas walkabout she laughed that she had lost her family, and on another festive exit she lingered to shake hands while William checked his phone—widely thought to be coordinating security so she could catch up.