Kate Middleton was greeted by fans and haters alike during her visit to Ireland. The new Princess of Wales met with the public in Northern Ireland for a surprise trip when one citizen expressed how unhappy they were with her presence. “Nice to meet you, but it would be better if it was when you were in your own country,” the heckler said as she shook her hand in a video obtained by PA Media. READ MORE: Kate Middleton Says She Felt ‘Big Pressure’ Choosing Names For Prince George, Princess Charlotte And Prince Louis While Northern Ireland is in the U.K.
like England, Scotland and Wales, the region has sought its independence since 1920 when Ireland was divided into the two separate regions of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Middleton seemed to merely smile politely at the comment and move on to greet others. “Ireland belongs to the Irish,” the woman added.
Royal fans were distraught at the reaction, with one tweeting, “That lady was very rude!! If she doesn’t like the Monarchy, why did she waste her time going there?
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