Kate’s Reaction to Her New Niece
Amid ongoing tensions, Kate was asked shortly after Lilibet’s birth if she had any words for her new niece. A reporter asked: “Do you have any wishes for your new niece Lilibet?”
The Princess of Wales responded warmly: “Oh, I wish her all the very best.” She added: “I can’t wait to meet her because we haven’t yet — met her yet. So, hopefully, that’ll be soon.”
When asked if she had ever FaceTimed with Lilibet, Kate simply replied: “No, I haven’t. No.”
Public Response to Kate’s Reply
Kate received widespread praise for her grace under pressure, particularly given the sensitivity surrounding the family situation and the unexpected nature of the question.
One person commented: “She wasn’t ready to answer that question but she handled perfectly.” Another wrote: “I felt sorry for Catherine that they even asked her that. Perfectly handled by Catherine though.”
It remains unclear whether Prince William and the Princess of Wales have ever met Princess Lilibet in person. However, it is believed that King Charles met his granddaughter during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.
