Prince William Once Gave Kate Middleton a Gift So ‘Awful’ She ‘Never Let Me Forget That’: ‘It Didn’t Go Well’

Prince Williamhas no doubt givenKate Middletonmany gifts she cherishes over their more than two decades together — but one gift was apparently so “awful” that he’ll never live it down.Prince William, now 42, gave Kate, also 42, the gift early in their courtship, when they were both students at the University of St. Andrews — where they met in 2001 and fell in love thereafter. AsThe Mirrorput it, back in the early 2000s William “was far less confident in his gift-giving abilities,” and one gift left his then-girlfriend baffled.

Prince William Punches the Air and Gives a Thumbs-Up as He Celebrates His Favorite Soccer Team's Win: See the Pics

Prince William celebrates Aston Villa’s big win on March 12, 2025.Photo:Gareth Copley/Getty; Jean Catuffe/Getty Gareth Copley/Getty; Jean Catuffe/Getty Prince Williamis celebrating hisbeloved soccer team Aston Villa’s big win.On Wednesday, March 12, the Prince of Wales, 42, looked thrilled as his team won 3-0 while playing against Belgium’s Club Brugge at Villa’s home stadium, Villa Park in Birmingham, U.K.The victory means Aston Villa are now heading to the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in Paris next month, where they will play Paris Saint Germain in the annual soccer competition.

Prince William Reacts to 10-Year-Old's Drawing of His Royal Look (Beard, Hairline and All!)

Prince William on Dec. 3, 2024.Photo:AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty; RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty AARON CHOWN/POOL/AFP via Getty; RICHARD POHLE/POOL/AFP via Getty Prince Williamjoined in with the Christmas festivities during a special outing with military families, and received a heartwarming gift that left him smiling. Prin e WIlliam joins in the Christmas party fun with kids and families of the Mercian Regiment in Wiltshire, on Dec. 10, 2024.Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

Prince William Reveals Key Role His Kids Play in His Soccer Superstitions — and How He Secretly Goes on Fan Forums

Prince William with his kids Princess Charlotte, Prince George and Prince Louis.Photo:Isabel Infantes-WPA Pool/Getty Isabel Infantes-WPA Pool/Getty Prince Williamis opening up about his sporting superstitions — and how he relies on his kids to bring luck tohis favorite soccer team! The Prince of Wales, 42 — who is the patron of the English Football Association — is a big fan of Aston Villa F.C. and has already passed his love of the game to his eldest son,Prince George, 11, who has regularly joined him for multiple games at the team’s home ground in Birmingham, England.

Prince William Shares He and Kate Middleton Talk to Prince George About the Holocaust: ‘He’s Starting to Understand Things’

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales light candles during a ceremony commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day on Jan. 27, 2025 in London, England.Photo:Dan Kitwood/Getty Dan Kitwood/Getty In addition to delivering a speech to mark Holocaust Memorial Day that was heard globally,Prince Williamis having conversations about the atrocity closer to home, as well.The Prince of Wales, 42, andKate Middleton, 43, marked Holocaust Memorial Day in London on Jan. 27, their first joint appearance of 2025 and Kate’s first appearance since announcing on Jan.