Kate Middleton's hilarious response after being mistaken for husband William's assistant

ok.co.uk:

Kate Middleton was once asked if she was Prince William’s “assistant” during a royal visit and gave a hilarious response.The future Queen proved she had a sense of humour during a visit to the Shire Hall Care Home in Cardiff in August 2020.

William, 39, and Kate, 40, paid a visit to the home in person after previously joining the residents virtually for a game of bingo during lockdown.

However, when the couple later visited in person, they got more than they bargained for when introduced to resident Joan Drew-Smith.

As the royal couple arrived, William, wearing a blue fabric face covering, told Joan: “We have to wear masks because of the virus, but it’s difficult to hear sometimes when you can’t see someone’s mouth.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter The 87 year old seemed unfazed, pointing at Kate and asking Prince William: “Is that your assistant?” Handling the situation with a laugh, Kate responded: “Well, I am your assistant… I have been for a long time!” The Duke of Cambridge later told staff: "I love Joan, she's brilliant.