{"id":2410358,"date":"2026-05-10T17:10:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:10:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2410358"},"modified":"2026-05-10T17:10:33","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T17:10:33","slug":"kate-middletons-clever-approach-to-avoiding-personal-questions-with-sneaky-trick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kate-middletons-clever-approach-to-avoiding-personal-questions-with-sneaky-trick\/","title":{"rendered":"Kate Middleton&#8217;s clever approach to avoiding personal questions with sneaky trick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<h2 class=\"LeadText_lead-text__wd_PA __className_5699b0\" data-testid=\"leadtext\">The Prince and Princess of Wales are known for their caution when sharing personal family information, but one celebrity shed light on Kate&#8217;s ingenious method for handling tricky questions<\/h2>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX ImageEmbed_image-lead__Ti3qQ\" data-testid=\"leadimage\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36875312\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Princess of Wales is often asked about her kids\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Princess of Wales is often asked about her kids<cite aria-label=\"Image: AP\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: AP)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Prince William and <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Princess Kate<\/a> are well known for being fiercely protective of their young children&#8217;s privacy \u2014 <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-george\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Prince George<\/a>, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis \u2014 yet they do occasionally offer up endearing glimpses into the young royals&#8217; lives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Whether it&#8217;s William passing on <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/princess-charlotte\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">Princess Charlotte&#8217;s<\/a> boast to the England Lionesses about her skills in goal, or Kate sharing little Louis&#8217; words following the late Queen&#8217;s death, the couple have let slip some truly charming stories. Yet Kate has a remarkably clever method of deflecting personal questions in public to avoid giving too much away about her family&#8217;s private life.<\/p>\n<p><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_877b99\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37113542\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/buckingham-palace-eugenie-pregnancy-news-37113542\" tabindex=\"0\">Princess Eugenie&#8217;s pregnancy announcement sends &#8216;clear message&#8217; from King Charles<\/a><\/span><\/span><span data-testid=\"readmore\" class=\"ReadMore_readmore-prefix__xS44r __className_877b99\">READ MORE<!-- -->: <span class=\"ReadMore_readmore-link__eF9pN\"><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37116025\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/royals\/i-worked-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-37116025\" tabindex=\"0\">&#8216;I worked with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor \u2013 he brought insane item with him on trips&#8217;<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37049408\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37049408\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Princess of Wales\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37049408.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/3_100th-anniversary-of-Queen-Elizabeth-IIs-birth.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37049408.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/3_100th-anniversary-of-Queen-Elizabeth-IIs-birth.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37049408.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/3_100th-anniversary-of-Queen-Elizabeth-IIs-birth.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37049408.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/3_100th-anniversary-of-Queen-Elizabeth-IIs-birth.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Kate uses a special tactic for avoiding personal questions\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Kate uses a special tactic for avoiding personal questions<cite aria-label=\"Image: Aaron Chown\/PA Wire\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Aaron Chown\/PA Wire)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The tale was brought to light by actor Rami Malek, who once memorably offered to babysit for the royal couple. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel&#8217;s US chat show, he recalled his conversation with the <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Kate-middleton\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Princess of Wales<\/a> at the 2019 BAFTAs, where he picked up the best actor award for his portrayal of <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/freddie-mercury\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Freddie Mercury<\/a> in Bohemian Rhapsody.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">At the time, the royal pair had just welcomed their third child, Prince Louis, and Rami appeared to catch Kate off guard with his rather candid question. On the show, he recalled: &#8220;The funniest thing about that was, I said, &#8216;If you ever need a day off, some time off, I&#8217;m back-up for you.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">He went on, describing Kate&#8217;s reaction: &#8220;She&#8217;s like, &#8216;What do you mean?&#8217; I go, &#8216;I can babysit, you guys go out, have a good time.'&#8221; He then explained how he brought up Prince Louis&#8217; arrival, asking Kate: &#8220;&#8216;You just had a baby, right?&#8217; I think she was taken aback.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But Rami then disclosed what Kate did to deflect the question, by turning the conversation back to him and asking how he was instead. He revealed: &#8220;She said, &#8216;How are you doing?'&#8221; [I&#8217;m like,] &#8216;No, how are you?&#8217; And in the most regal, elegant way, she gave me a look. But you can tell. Imagine, you&#8217;re dressed to the nines, have to talk to all these actors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-31199624\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"31199624\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.29\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rami Malek with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the BAFTAs in 2019\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article31199624.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_William-and-Kate.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article31199624.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/0_William-and-Kate.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article31199624.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/0_William-and-Kate.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article31199624.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/0_William-and-Kate.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Rami Malek with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the BAFTAs in 2019\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Rami Malek with the Prince and Princess of Wales at the BAFTAs in 2019<cite aria-label=\"Image: Daily Mirror\/Ian Vogler\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Daily Mirror\/Ian Vogler)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Describing the royals&#8217; meticulous attention during their exchanges, Rami noted: &#8220;They&#8217;re so careful. But it was so cool. I think I caught her off guard for a second. And, you know, had that look of \u2013 in the most elegant, professional, royal way \u2013 &#8216;Yes, it&#8217;s a lot, having a kid.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It appears the Prince and Princess of Wales valued his candid manner, as <a target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/prince-william\" rel=\"follow\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"\">Prince William<\/a> subsequently invited him to co-host the previous Earthshot Prize Awards ceremony in Boston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Rami isn&#8217;t the only one full of praise for the Princess of Wales \u2013 actress Reese Witherspoon also commended the royal&#8217;s poise and professionalism in her personal memoir, Whiskey in a Teacup.<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"image-group\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"SlideViewerButton_slide-viewer-button__BDJoG\" aria-label=\"Open image viewer\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-controls=\"image-lightbox\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-embed__0T8WX false\" data-testid=\"imageembed-37091519\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"37091519\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"image\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.39\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"William and Kate with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 458px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37091519.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_The-British-Royal-Family-Attend-The-2026-Easter-Matins-Service-At-St-Georges-Chapeljpgree.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37091519.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s458b\/2_The-British-Royal-Family-Attend-The-2026-Easter-Matins-Service-At-St-Georges-Chapeljpgree.jpg 458w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37091519.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615b\/2_The-British-Royal-Family-Attend-The-2026-Easter-Matins-Service-At-St-Georges-Chapeljpgree.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article37091519.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200e\/2_The-British-Royal-Family-Attend-The-2026-Easter-Matins-Service-At-St-Georges-Chapeljpgree.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"William and Kate with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">William and Kate with their three children George, Charlotte and Louis<cite aria-label=\"Image: WireImage\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: WireImage)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/div>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Recounting the day she encountered Kate, Reese explained: &#8220;I was up at 4am doing my hair. 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