Princess Kate Shares Lighthearted Moment with Schoolchildren on Back-to-School Season

Princess Kate had a delightful interaction with a group of schoolchildren during her visit to Sudbury Silk Mills in Suffolk, addressing their mixed feelings about returning to school after the summer holiday. When she inquired if they were happy to be back, the students, who were in Year 5 and Year 6—matching the school year of her daughter Princess Charlotte—responded in unison with a resounding "No!" which prompted Kate to humorously echo their sentiment.

The laughter from the pupils followed her lighthearted acknowledgment, and she remarked that such a response indicated they must have enjoyed a great holiday. A student chimed in, saying, "Kind of," which Kate parroted back before greeting other attendees in the crowd. Meanwhile, Prince William and Kate's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, resumed classes at Lambrook School, with George, now 12, entering his final year there. Although it's uncertain where he will enroll next, Eton College is being considered.

In a later engagement at the Women’s Institute, Prince William spoke candidly about their youngest son Louis, describing him as a "character" who enjoys playfully teasing his older siblings. Kate also shared about the family's creative endeavors over the summer, revealing that they engaged in various crafting activities throughout their home.