“Me too”: Kate Middleton’s spontaneous response to William speaks volumes after 15 years of marriage
This Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Kate Middleton surprised observers of the British royal family. During a reception at Saint James’s Palace, the Princess of Wales let slip a few words about her relationship with Prince William – simple, spontaneous, yet so rare.
A symbolic evening at the Saint James Palace
The reception on June 2, 2026 had a special setting: to celebrate Cancer Research UK’s 125th anniversary. The Princess of Wales attended alongside King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Together, they welcomed numerous guests who had come to support this cancer charity.
For the evening, the princess wore a red dress by Rodarte, adorned with small white hearts. In her own way, this choice of dress seemed to announce the emotional tone of the evening. And so, from the very first hours of the reception, warm exchanges abounded between her and the guests.
Among them were celebrities who had themselves been through the disease. Davina McCall, Hannah Fry and Adele Roberts were among them. Adele Roberts, who has recently faced health problems, described her conversation with the princess as “really wonderful”.
The key moment with Ronan Keating
It was during an exchange with singer Ronan Keating, former member of the group Boyzone, and his wife Storm, that everything changed. Ronan Keating asked the princess to pass on his greetings to Prince William. His wife Storm described the heir to the throne as a “true gentleman”.
The singer then enthusiastically added: “We adore her.” The princess’s response was direct and smiling.
“Me too!”
Just two words. Yet this spontaneous reply immediately struck a chord. After 15 years of marriage, the Princess of Wales thus confirmed, without artifice, the attachment that binds her to her husband.
Kate Middleton and William: a discreet but solid love
For over twenty years, Prince William and Kate Middleton have walked side by side under the eyes of the world. Yet their public declarations of affection remain rare. The British monarchy prefers discreet gestures to sentimental outbursts.
What’s more, the evening of June 2 offered a second example of this complicity. The princess met Sebastian Bowen, widower of Dame Deborah James. This iconic campaigner against colorectal cancer died in June 2022 at the age of 40.
Before her death, Dame Deborah James had developed a special relationship with Prince William, who had supported her fight. Sebastian Bowen thanked the princess for the care William had shown his children during this difficult time. The princess’s response was short, but affectionate: “That’s just like him.”
- Reception at Saint James Palace on June 2, 2026 to mark 125 years of Cancer Research UK
- The princess wore a red Rodarte dress adorned with small white hearts.
- An exchange with Ronan Keating and his wife Storm, present at the event
- Meet Sebastian Bowen, widower of Dame Deborah James, who died in June 2022 at the age of 40.
- Dame Deborah’s father, Alistair James, described the princess as “sincere and warm” to GB News.
Testimonials that reveal real human warmth
Dame Deborah’s father, Alistair James, was also present at the reception. He spoke to GB News after meeting the princess. He described her as “sincere and warm”.
This portrait contrasts with the sometimes cold image conveyed by the rigors of protocol. On the other hand, those who met her that evening remembered her naturalness and genuine attentiveness.
A fully committed Princess of Wales
Beyond the declarations of love, the evening highlighted the Princess of Wales’ sincere commitment to the fight against cancer. Her presence at the side of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, for an event so charged with meaning, was not insignificant. The royal family showed a united front for a cause that touches them personally.
For her part, Kate Middleton was attentive to each questioner. Her answers, always measured, conveyed a genuine sincerity. With this behavior, the princess confirms the central role she now plays within the royal institution.
The evening also served as a reminder that the couple she forms with William is based on shared values: commitment to charity, discretion, and a solidarity tested by years of intense public pressure. So that simple “Me too!” says a lot more than long speeches.
For the Princess of Wales, expressing her feelings in public remains a rare act. That’s precisely why this moment at Saint James’s Palace will live long in the memory.
