The Prince and Princess of Wales joined other senior members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey to honor the resilience and unity of the Commonwealth.
During the Commonwealth Day service on March 10, 2025, King Charles III shared a warm moment with his eldest son, Prince William, greeting him with a kiss on the cheek. However, no similar gesture was exchanged between the King and Princess Catherine, fueling speculation online.
A widely shared video captures the moment when Charles, after greeting William, appears to turn away from Catherine. Meanwhile, William moved on to greet Queen Camilla, while the King seemingly continued down the line without acknowledging his daughter-in-law.
Despite this, Catherine showed no sign of discomfort. She maintained her composure, wearing a warm smile as she stood gracefully in line, prepared for the ceremony to begin. Even so, some observers couldn’t ignore the seemingly awkward interaction and quickly shared their opinions online.
@hellomag The royal family all arrived for Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey today, but King Charles forgot to greet the Princess of Wales! 👀
One observer remarked, “Honestly, Charles doesn’t look like he even cares much for Williams [sic] greeting. That whole little moment is kinda uncomfortable to watch.”
Another was even more blunt, stating, “He totally ignored her.”
According to one fan, this wasn’t an isolated event, as they pointed out, “This isn’t the first time he has snubbed Kate Middleton.”
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Another observer, analyzing the body language, remarked, “The king has his back turned again [sic].” Meanwhile, a surprised viewer questioned, “Did Charles not care to look at Catherine? Not even a blown kiss?”
However, not everyone was quick to jump to conclusions. One person offered a different perspective, suggesting, “Maybe he is sicker than we are allowed to know and she did not want to give him her germs. Unless the king was getting kissed by all and sundry, I think this is an indication about how sick he really is.”
Another fan suggested that Charles not acknowledging Catherine might have been unintentional, as the greetings took place while the royals were preoccupied with organizing themselves for the cathedral procession.
Held each year at Westminster Abbey, the Commonwealth Day Service unites representatives from all 56 member nations, highlighting their collective dedication to progress, democracy, and peace.
Senior members of the Royal Family gathered at Westminster Abbey for the service, including the King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
The theme for this year, “Together We Thrive,” emphasized the significance of building strong, united communities throughout the Commonwealth.
