Key Points
- Prince William revealed Princess Kate enjoys Raye’s song “Where Is My Husband?” as an inside joke.
- Princess Kate recently resumed high-profile engagements, focusing on early childhood and international diplomacy.
- The royal household balances formal duties with relatable, everyday moments and humor.
Official royal engagements don’t often involve discussions of pop music bangers, but a live morning broadcast in Cornwall proves there’s a first time for everything. On May 22nd, Prince William arrived in the Isles of Scilly for a scheduled visit. During the trip, he joined hosts Jamie Theakston and Amanda Holden on the Heart Breakfast radio show to select the morning playlist. The conversation then segued to the musical preferences of the Princess of Wales.
One of her faves is a hit from British singer-songwriter Raye. The song, titled “Where Is My Husband”, has apparently become a regular fixture in the royal household, serving as an internal joke between the couple.
The prince explained that the track frequently enters their daily communication, telling the hosts that Catherine will sometimes call him and say the lyrics “Where is my husband?” He added a quick confirmation of her musical taste: “She likes that song a lot.”
The confession comes at a time when the princess has stepped up her public profile, transitioning from private recovery back to high-profile international diplomacy. Just days before William’s radio appearance, the Kate concluded a major two-day working trip to northern Italy, marking her first official overseas travel since 2022.
Visiting the city of Reggio Emilia, Kate focused on early childhood development, an initiative run through her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Stepping out in an azure pantsuit, she met with Mayor Marco Massari at City Hall and spent time interacting with local children, and introduced herself in Italian to the youngsters as “Catarina.”
These appearances follow a string of engagements throughout the early months of the year. In February, Kate joined Prince William on the red carpet at the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards, recycling a blush pink Gucci gown from her wardrobe. Her schedule has also mixed formal state events, like the ANZAC Day Commemoration at Westminster Abbey in late April, with public outings, including a visit to the National Curling Academy in Scotland and hosting the England Women’s Rugby team at Windsor Castle.
While her public schedule remains more selective than in previous years, these recent appearances signal a return to the global stage. The contrast between her work in Italy and the casual pop-music banter shared by her husband on the radio gives royal fans an inside look to a household balancing monarchy with modern every day life.
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