On January 31, Kate Middleton visited Yorkshire as part of her visit to the Leeds Kirkgate Market, where she engaged with sellers and buyers.
During this visit, which was related to the launch of her new public program called “Shaping Us,” the Duchess of Cambridge found herself in an awkward situation but skillfully handled it.
As she moved through the market, an unknown man from the crowd vulgarly whistled at her in an attempt to gain attention. Despite hearing the whistle, Kate remained focused on her engagement with the people around her and continued her procession without acknowledging the incident.
The incident has garnered attention and sparked discussions online, with some suggesting that such harassment on the street should be made illegal with potential criminal penalties. Others speculate that the incident might be a result of a decline in Kate Middleton’s popularity following recent controversies involving other members of the royal family. However, many people still praised her for her gracious and kind nature during the visit.