A Comedian Flirted With Kate Middleton On Stage, So Prince William Paid Him A Visit After The Show
It’s a fall evening in 2014 in London, England, and comedian Jack Whitehall takes to the theater stage at The Palladium. The massive audience sits expectant, eager for a few minutes of wit and banter from the funnyman and he doesn’t disappoint. But one person in the audience does not seem to be enjoying his patter: Prince William.
Gently flirting
The crowd roars with laughter as Whitehall gently flirts with William’s wife, Kate Middleton. But it seems that the prince might not be finding Whitehall’s cheeky jibes quite as amusing as the rest of the audience. After the show, the royal corners the saucy comedian with the intention of having a private word with him.
Royals in the audience
The comedian was performing a set at the Royal Variety Performance. Since 1912, they've held the annual show for charity, and over the years, it’s become something of an institution. In fact, more than 150 million people across the world enjoy the show, including members of the British Royal family. And some of them make a point to attend in person.
Star-studded line-up
In 2014, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge turned up at the event, the latter showing off her baby bump, as she was expecting Princess Charlotte at the time. The show was destined to be a massive hit, enlivened by comic Michael McIntyre, who hosted, and a glittering parade of British stars, not least of them ginger singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Jack Whitehall
Also on the bill was Jack Whitehall. He was a good catch for the show: an all-rounder, he’s had a career as actor, writer, presenter and, above all, comedian. He first trod a stage on the Edinburgh Fringe back in 2007 where he carried off awards with his sparkling humor. And those weren’t his last accolades; indeed, his successful career to date has been jam-packed with gongs.
