Everybody loves the royals. And you know what’s even better? When royalty can be just like everyday people. Ready for a good laugh? Well, Prince William, usually the epitome of proper royalty, proved that he likes to have a little fun too. During the 2017 Royal Variety Performance, a little girl who had performed with a group took the opportunity to ask Prince William, who was seated near the stage with his wife Kate Middleton, a favor.

Far be it from him to deny a sweet little girl. So what was her request? She wanted him to gallop like a horse. And guess what? He actually did it!

With a microphone placed under the child’s mouth, she asked Prince William, “Please, sir, will you gallop with us?” The crowd giggled in anticipation, waiting to see what the prince would do.

Prince William couldn’t help but laugh and put his head in his hand, while the crowd clapped and cheered, urging him to perform the gallop. And you know what? He didn’t need much convincing. Prince William stood up and galloped around, making everyone in the theater burst into laughter, including his wife Kate, as the whole audience cheered and applauded. It was a delightful moment, and the girls on stage galloped off, just like Prince William.

The YouTube video of this incident received numerous comments from people who watched it. One commenter expressed their love for Prince William and his brother, Harry, and commended Prince William for being a good sport. They also credited Princess Diana for making sure her sons wouldn’t grow up to be stuffy royals, as Prince William proved that night. They considered her to have done a great job.

However, another commenter disagreed, pointing out that it wasn’t just Diana who shaped the princes’ upbringing but also their father, Prince Charles.

In response, the initial commenter clarified their viewpoint, saying that even before she became pregnant with William, Diana had already decided that her children would not have a stuffy upbringing like Charles and the other royals. They added that back in the 70s, when they were younger, no one was really big fans of the royals. They mentioned the jubilee party where no one was thinking about the queen, but it was Diana who took the boys to theme parks and other fun places. In their opinion, Diana was the one who determined how her children would be raised.

Continuing their explanation, the commenter mentioned an interview in which Prince William praised Diana for giving them a fairly normal childhood. They pointed out that during the formative years, Charles was around, albeit with the tragic loss of Diana and his own struggle to cope. They acknowledged that Charles still had his duties and charity work. However, to them, it seemed that Diana did the majority of the work in raising their children. In fact, William himself said in an interview that his mom treated them not as royal princes, but just like ordinary kids, as much as she was able to. So, according to this commenter, it was Diana who made the decisions and shaped the upbringing of her children, while Charles admitted he didn’t really know how to help them with their grief after their mom died.

In summary, this heartwarming video of Prince William galloping like a horse at the request of a little girl shows us that even the royals can let loose and have some fun. It also opens the discussion about how Princess Diana played a significant role in ensuring that her sons had a more down-to-earth upbringing, contrary to the traditional royal image.