Prince William’s Apology ‘Leslie I’m Very Sorry We’re Late’ as He Embraces TikTok in Northern Ireland
In a surprising and modern twist, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, made headlines during his recent visit to Northern Ireland by engaging directly with students and embracing social media in an unprecedented way. Opting to forgo his father King Charles III’s 76th birthday celebrations, William chose to focus on his commitments in Belfast, highlighting his dedication to his royal duties and the causes he supports.
During his visit to Ulster University’s Belfast City Campus, Prince William was approached by student Samantha Johnson, who requested a favor that would soon captivate the internet. Johnson asked the prince to record a message explaining her tardiness to a lecture, intending to show it to her friend, Leslie. With a warm smile and a touch of humor, William looked into the camera and said, “Leslie, I’m very sorry we’re late but they seem to be caught up and they wouldn’t believe that you were here so just saying ‘Hi’.”
This spontaneous interaction marked Prince William’s debut on TikTok, showcasing a more relatable and approachable side of the future king. The video quickly went viral, with royal fans expressing their delight at his down-to-earth demeanor. One viewer commented, “Interactions with royals are getting more and more unserious and I love that for them,” while another noted, “Amazing that the future King [is] so down to earth.”
The Prince’s engagement didn’t stop there. Demonstrating his adventurous spirit, William visited the Virtual Production Studio at the university, where he couldn’t resist hopping onto a stationary motorbike.
The simulator provided a virtual experience of riding through an Arizona desert, allowing the prince to indulge in his passion for motorcycles in a safe environment. He remarked on the realism of the experience, stating, “Any excuse to get on a motorbike! I feel like someone needs to take this for a real spin.”