Fans Go Wild After Seeing Catherine Burst Out in Laughter and Tease William Over Balding

In a royal revelation that’s got social media abuzz, Princess Catherine (formerly Kate Middleton) couldn’t contain her giggles when a cheeky comment about aging—and specifically, male pattern baldness—zeroed in on her husband, Prince William. The light-hearted moment, shared by former royal butler Grant Harrold in his upcoming memoir The Royal Butler: My Remarkable Life of Royal Service, has fans swooning over the couple’s playful dynamic, proving that even future kings aren’t immune to a good-natured ribbing. As Harrold recounts a casual kitchen chat at Highgrove House, Catherine’s infectious laughter and William’s wry comeback have struck a chord, reminding the world that behind the crowns and protocols, the Waleses are just like any couple—teasing, laughing, and navigating life’s inevitable quirks, like a receding hairline.

The anecdote, excerpted in outlets like People and US Weekly, paints a vivid picture of off-duty royal life. Harrold, who served King Charles and his sons from 2004 to 2013, describes a relaxed gathering in the kitchens—much like the gossipy chats Princess Diana was famous for—where the conversation turned to the woes of getting older. “I said that surely the worst thing about aging was losing your hair and going bald,” Harrold writes. Cue Catherine’s uncontrollable sniggering, as William shot the butler a mock-glare and quipped, “Thanks for that.” It hadn’t dawned on Harrold that his off-the-cuff remark hit close to home; by then, the prince was indeed grappling with noticeable thinning at the crown. “There was always this joke about not mentioning his bald patch,” Harrold adds, but William “always took any comments, intended or otherwise, in good humor.” The butler’s tale, set for full release on September 23, captures the couple’s warmth and wit, with Catherine blending seamlessly into staff banter, greeting everyone by name and dishing out laughs like a pro.

Fans, never ones to miss a royal gem, have erupted online since the story broke on September 2. On X (formerly Twitter), the phrase “Kate teases William balding” has trended sporadically, with users sharing memes, GIFs of Catherine’s past giggles, and heartfelt posts about the couple’s enduring chemistry. One viral thread from @royalwatcherUK racked up over 50,000 likes: “Catherine’s laugh is pure joy! William’s ‘Thanks for that’—iconic. Proof they’re the fun royals we need. #WalesesForever.” Another user, @teamwalesfamily, reposted a clip of Catherine’s 2016 blooper reel where she cracks up during a serious photo op with William and Harry, captioning it, “Kate can’t contain her laughter! And William neither! 😅 This new story just reminds me why we stan.” The post garnered 100,000 views on TikTok alone, with comments flooding in: “Their banter is couple goals,” and “William owning the bald look like a boss—king energy!”

This isn’t the first time Catherine has playfully zeroed in on William’s follicular fate, and fans adore her for it. Back in April 2014, during their high-profile tour of Australia and New Zealand, the then-Duchess of Cambridge seized a golden opportunity at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. While watching an alpaca shearing demo, farmer Lyn Crejan handed over a tuft of wool matching William’s sandy hue. “The prince was interested in the alpaca, and as I showed it to them, the princess said he should put it on his head,” Crejan recounted to reporters. “She said, ‘You need it more than me,’ and pointed to his head and he laughed.” The moment, captured in photos of the couple grinning amid root vegetables and pumpkins, went viral then too, with headlines like “Kate Middleton Teases Prince William About His Bald Spot” dominating tabloids. William, ever the sport, later joked about his son’s superior mane: When revealing baby Prince George in 2013, he quipped, “He’s got way more hair than me, thank God!”

The teasing extends beyond Catherine. Prince Harry has long been in on the fun, once quipping during a 2014 charity event that William’s hair was “history.” Even their father-in-law, then-Prince Charles, couldn’t resist at the 2011 wedding reception, blaming genetics: “There’s nothing you can do about it—it’s hereditary.” Catherine reportedly “laughed away” at that one. More recently, in a March 2025 Earthshot Prize event, William turned the tables on himself, eyeing a lush-haired attendee and sighing, “Wish I had hair like that.” Fans lapped it up, with X users posting, “William’s self-roast game is strong—bald and proud! 😂 #PrinceBaldy.”

What makes these moments resonate so deeply now? In a year marked by health battles—Catherine’s cancer diagnosis in March 2024 and her ongoing chemotherapy, King’s Charles’s own fight—these snippets of levity feel like a balm. Catherine’s return to duties in June, radiant at Trooping the Colour despite “preventive” treatment, has only amplified admiration for her resilience. Fans see her laughter not as mockery, but as love: a way to normalize William’s “aerodynamic look,” as one X post dubbed it. “It’s relatable AF,” tweeted @duchessvibes, with 20,000 likes. “My hubby teases me about my grays; Kate does the same with Will’s bald spot. Royals are people too!”

Social media’s reaction has been a whirlwind of affection, memes, and defenses. TikTok edits mash up the Highgrove story with Catherine’s 2023 coronation concert giggles over William’s “dirty” Lionel Richie joke, captioned “Kate’s laugh = national treasure.” One viral video, viewed 150,000 times, features William’s 2024 beard reveal where daughter Charlotte “cried” at the sight—prompting jokes like, “From bald to bearded: Will’s transformation tour continues!” But not all is rosy; some posts veer into cruelty, with trolls mocking William’s “two strands of hair” stronger than his marriage. Supporters clap back: “Leave the bald king alone—he’s got the heart of a lion and a wife who adores him.”

Harrold’s book isn’t just tea-spilling; it’s a tribute to the Waleses’ grounded vibe. He praises Catherine’s kitchen visits—”sitting on worktops, chatting like mates”—and William’s gratitude, echoing Diana’s legacy. In Marie Claire, insiders note Catherine’s “sly, underrated sense of humor,” especially when bantering with William at events like a 2018 Kensington Palace meet-and-greet, where she quipped about his “hair situation” to BBC’s Clara Amfo. Amfo gushed, “There was a lot of banter… Prince William is the most fun royal I’ve met.”

As The Royal Butler hits shelves today, it’s clear this bald-spot burst has endeared the couple further. William, 43, has embraced his look—ditching plugs for a confident shave in spots—while Catherine, 43, continues her poised return, from Wimbledon in July to a September Natural History Museum visit where her blonde locks stole the show. Fans aren’t just laughing; they’re celebrating a marriage that’s equal parts pomp and playfulness. In X threads, one user summed it up: “Catherine’s giggle over Will’s bald patch? That’s love. Messy, human, hilarious love. Long live the teases!” Amid crowns and cancers, these moments remind us: Even royals need a good laugh—or a woolly toupee—to keep the sparkle alive.