By Katherine Tinsley
2:50pm PST, Jan 29, 2026
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Prince William and Kate Middleton tried out curling while visiting the National Curling Academy in Stirling. While the couple tested their skills with the Team Great Britain curling and Paralympic teams, the Princess of Wales was victorious. Social media users quickly commented on the Prince of Wales' reaction to Kate's win.
"Her proud husband," one person wrote on X.
"And the most supportive and proud husband award goes to
Prince William," another said.
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"Look how happy he is while watching his wife participate in curling," a third person penned.
"Love this glorious picture with Catherine jubilation at having done good at her curling try, and
Prince William cheering for his wife in the back," another added.
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Over the years,
Prince William has been praised for being a loving partner to Kate Middleton. During the Princess of Wales' cancer battle, she admitted that William was "a great source of comfort." Throughout her health challenges, the Prince of Wales juggled caring for his wife and the monarchy.
"It's probably been the hardest year in my life. Trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult," William said in 2024, per
The Guardian.
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"But I'm so proud of my wife, I'm proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done,"
Prince William continued, as
King Charles III and Kate Middleton began cancer treatment in the same year. "But from a personal family point of view, it's been, yeah, it's been brutal."
Kate is now in remission, and William often praises his wife for her strength.
