William Tells Kate to 'Speed Up' During Bute Walkabout
Prince William tapped his watch and told Catherine, Princess of Wales to pick up the pace during a walkabout on the Isle of Bute.
"You've got to speed up, you've got to get all the way down there before you go," he said as the couple met fans on opposite sides of the line. He pointed down the line. The exchange was reported on 19 September by Hello! Magazine
The moment was caught on video. The clip was shared online by Kings Guard Tours, and it shows William waiting while Catherine spends more time further back with well-wishers.
A walkabout is an informal public meet-and-greet. Royals walk along the barriers, shake hands and chat. The Bute one had a long line of fans, and William made the logistics plain. There was still a long way to go.
There was another crowd moment during the same Bute walkabout. A voice in the crowd called out to William: "You're fit!"
He answered straight away. "Stop, you'll make me blush." It was brief. It drew laughter from those standing nearby.
William and Catherine travelled to Bute to celebrate the island's community spirit and volunteering ethos. That was the stated reason for the trip, a chance to meet local people and thank volunteers.
The visit took place on 17 September 2026. The programme included a stop in Rothesay, the main town on the island. William visited Bute Shinty Club there, according to People
Shinty is a fast Scottish stick-and-ball sport. It is played by community clubs across Scotland, with deep roots in the Highlands and islands. Club visits of this kind are a regular feature of royal trips, giving the couple time with players, coaches and young supporters.
For fans, this means two classic walkabout snapshots in one day. One is about timekeeping. Someone always has to keep the schedule moving. The other is about heckles and compliments from the crowd, handled with a quick reply.
No timings were published for how long the couple spent on the rope line. The video does the talking. William waits. Catherine chats. He points to the end.
