Royal Fans Spot Kate Middleton’s Unlikely Look-Alike in Comedian Keith Lemon’s Wife

Since her days at the University of St. Andrews, where her romance with Prince William first blossomed, Princess Kate has become one of the most recognized figures in the UK and beyond. Over the years, royal fans have followed her journey, from her days dating William in London to becoming an official member of the royal family after their 2011 wedding, which was watched by an estimated one billion people worldwide, reported by the Mirror. With such a high-profile life, Kate’s resemblance to other public figures is often noted, but one surprising look-alike has caught royal fans’ attention — and it’s not an actress or another celebrity.

In 2019, comedian Keith Lemon, whose real name is Leigh Francis, shared a Valentine’s Day tribute to his wife, Jill Carter, on social media, where fans quickly noticed her striking similarity to the future queen. Jill, a beauty therapist married to the Celebrity Juice host for over two decades, was pictured with brunette curls framing her face, much like Kate’s signature hairstyle. Keith’s caption read humorously, “Appy Valentine’s Day beautiful lady. I would finish with my super hot French girlfriend for a bit of hang time with you. Whoever you are. DM me! I’m Keith Lemon from the telly x.”

Under the post, royal fans couldn’t help but comment on Jill’s resemblance to Kate, with one user writing, “Prince William might be jealous,” and another saying, “I thought it was Kate Middleton.” The surprising similarity sparked widespread interest, with fans marveling at the likeness between Jill and the Duchess of Cambridge.

Keith and Jill, who married in 2002 at Allerton Castle in North Yorkshire, have largely kept their personal lives private, with the comedian remaining in character as Keith Lemon for most public appearances. The couple, who have two daughters, Matilda and Dolly, have been together since their teenage years. Despite Keith’s eccentric public persona, he and Jill maintain a relatively low profile outside of his career.

Kate’s journey from university student to one of the world’s most famous women has only intensified public interest in her life. While comparisons are often drawn between Kate and other high-profile figures, fans delight in spotting an unexpected doppelgänger like Jill, making for a light-hearted moment in the often serious world of royal observations.