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Queen's Sharp Rebuke: "Stand up, William!"
4 Oct
Summary
- Queen Elizabeth II reprimanded Prince William publicly.
- The incident occurred during the 2016 Trooping the Colour.
- William was addressing Prince George when he was corrected.
In a rare moment during the 2016 Trooping the Colour, Queen Elizabeth II was observed correcting her grandson, Prince William. The incident unfolded on the Buckingham Palace balcony as the royals watched the RAF flypast. Prince William had momentarily deviated from protocol by bending down to address his son, Prince George, who was then two years old and exhibiting restlessness.
Witnessed by the nation, the late monarch issued a swift, three-word directive to her grandson. Reports indicate Queen Elizabeth II said, "Stand up, William," which the Prince immediately heeded. This public admonishment highlights a notable instance where the Queen enforced royal protocol, even with her immediate family, during a significant national event.
