As a former holder of the title ‘world’s most eligible bachelor’, Prince William isn’t used to rejection, but he was left red-faced yesterday as a little girl refused his kiss.
Four-year-old Shona Ritchie appeared to be more of a Kate fan as she recoiled in horror when the second-in-line to the throne tried to plant a kiss on the toddler’s cheek.
The little girl had been dressed up as a princess, waiting to greet the royal couple, especially Kate, on their visit to Glasgow.
She further rebuffed the Prince’s advances, keeping a flower firmly in her grasp as he admired it. She thrust the flower in his wife’s direction, making it clear she intended to give the flower to the Duchess.
“Is that for me?” asked a hopeful William.
“No, you want to give it to Kate. Quite right.”
When she turned her cheek, the rejected Prince said “next time, Shona, next time”.
Kate enjoyed a friendlier reception as the crowd welcomed the pregnant Duchess showering her with gifts and flowers.
Little Shona giggled and smiled as she met Kate and seemed to have overcome the shyness she displayed on meeting the Prince.
The royal visit to Glasgow marked the beginning of a two-day Scottish tour. Kate gave a nod to her Scottish title on the visit, concealing her blossoming bump with a short tartan coat.
