Kate Middleton Says She Loves Washing Dishes While Prince William Dries: ‘We’re a Good Double Act’
Princess Kate Middleton shared that she and Prince William share household chores, specifically washing and drying dishes, to maintain a normal family life. The Princess made the comments during a visit to a community transport service in West Sussex.
Why it matters
Public figures sharing domestic routines often serves to humanize the monarchy and align them with the daily experiences of the general public.
Image. Kate Middleton says one household chore at home with Prince William comes with a simple division of labor: she washes the dishes, and he dries them.
"I love washing up. I really do," the Princess of Wales said during a Sept. 30 visit to West Sussex Minibus in Pulborough. Asked whether William helps, she replied, "He does the drying. We are a good double act."
PEOPLE reported that Kate made the admission while sitting with local residents at a weekly lunch in Pulborough Village Hall. Another guest immediately joked, "Oh good, a volunteer!"
The lunch was part of Kate's visit to West Sussex Minibus, a volunteer-run community transport service that is celebrating its 50th anniversary and helps residents who can struggle to access conventional public transportation.
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