Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · October 5, 2025 · Entertainment

Prince William's Secret: The Football Trick to Beat Prying Eyes

Prince William could be taking advice from his favourite sporting stars after he intentionally covered his mouth to usher a few quiet words to Prince Andrew. The exchange was captured on the steps of Westminster Cathedral following the Duchess of Kent's funeral

ROYAL FAMILY SECRETS REVEALED: Prince William's Evasive Media Move Leaves Everyone Guessing

In a shocking display of media savvy, Prince William was caught on camera using a clever technique to keep his conversation with Uncle Andrew private during a high-profile funeral in London. The Prince of Wales was spotted shielding his mouth while speaking to the Duke of York, leaving everyone wondering what exactly they were discussing.

But it's not just any ordinary handshake or brief chat - this is a calculated move often seen on the football pitch, where players use their hands to cover their mouths and conceal what they're saying. And Prince William, being an avid Aston Villa fan, has clearly learned a thing or two from his favorite team about how to keep secrets.

The Prince of Wales' deliberate shielding trick is a calculated move often seen on the football pitch. The hand-to-mouth gesture ensures that eagle-eyed viewers, alongside members of the press, are unable to garner the details of an often heated exchange mid-game

According to sources close to the Royal Family, this "hand-to-mouth" gesture is a deliberate attempt by the prince to avoid having every move he makes scrutinized and analyzed by the media. Nick Ede, a brand and culture expert, explained to The Scholarly Note that Prince William is well aware of the power of lip readers and how easily comments can be taken out of context and blown up into global headlines.

"It's a subtle signal that he understands the media landscape," Ede said. "He knows how to manage his image and protect his words."

But what exactly did Prince William say to Uncle Andrew? That's the question on everyone's lips, and unfortunately, we may never know for sure. However, according to a lip reader who watched the exchange, it seemed like Uncle Andrew was trying to reminisce about a past time they spent together, saying "we had a lovely time didn't we then?" But Prince William remained tight-lipped, simply nodding his head in silence.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, brand and culture expert Nick Ede said that William's shrewd technique is undoubtedly due to the prince being 'very aware that every move he makes is scrutinised, analysed and replayed'

This evasive move comes at a particularly sensitive time for the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of York have been embroiled in a fresh scandal related to their friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Seven charities have already dropped them as patrons, and other organizations are reportedly reviewing their positions.

As King Charles distances himself from his uncle and aunt, it seems like Prince William is taking steps to protect the Royal Family's reputation. But what exactly was discussed on those Westminster Cathedral steps? Only time (and maybe a lip reader) will tell.

ROYAL FAMILY DYNASTY: A HISTORY OF SCANDALS AND SECRETS

The tactical hand-to-mouth action is believed to have origins in South America where lip readers are often hired by TV stations to depict what was being conversed while players sat on the bench. Pictured: Xavi Hernandez of FC Barcelona covers his mouth with his hand

The Royal Family has always been shrouded in mystery, but one thing is certain - they're not immune to controversy. From Prince Andrew's questionable friendships to the Queen's own family dramas, there's no shortage of juicy gossip surrounding the monarchy.

Take, for instance, Prince William's long-time support for Birmingham-based club Aston Villa. The prince has been spotted cheering on his favorite team alongside Prince George, and even tried his hand at TV punditry before matches. But did you know that this passion for football was sparked by a childhood obsession? "A long time ago at school, I got into football, big time," William revealed in a 2015 interview with the BBC.

"I was looking around for a club to support, and all my friends at school were either Manchester United fans or Chelsea fans." But determined not to follow the crowd, Prince William opted for Aston Villa. And now, it seems like his love affair with the sport has reaped unexpected benefits - helping him navigate the tricky world of royal protocol.

It comes amid claims that both Andrew and his former wife, Sarah Ferguson, better known as Fergie, have already been informed they will not be welcome at the Royal Family's Christmas celebrations and are therefore to make themselves 'invisible' at future Royal gatherings

But what about Uncle Andrew's own secrets? Sources close to the Royal Family have revealed that the Duke and Duchess of York may not be invited to this year's Christmas celebrations at Sandringham. And it's not hard to see why: their friendship with Epstein has sparked outrage among the public, and even some within the Royal Family.

As the drama unfolds, one thing is clear - Prince William's clever media move on Westminster Cathedral steps was just a small part of a much larger story. Stay tuned for more updates on this juicy royal gossip!

KYLE WALKER SPEAKS OUT: THE FOOTBALLERS' SECRETS

The evasive move during the seemingly icy encounter between the two Royals is one that former Manchester City star Kyle Walker (pictured left) has self-confessed to, insisting that it is deliberately undertaken by players in a desperate bid for privacy

Former Manchester City star Kyle Walker has spoken out about the pressures of fame, revealing that even top players use "hand-to-mouth" gestures to keep their conversations private.

In an interview on his BBC podcast, Walker confessed: "You might be swearing, or having a little bit of banter. You might have seen them on a night out the week before, and you're just having a bit of banter, but it is what it is."

"In the world we live in now, everything - you've got lip-readers now, what is this world coming to?" Walker joked.

While the details of William's words to Andrew are unclear, according to a lip reader, the Duke had been attempting to reminisce with the Prince of Wales about a previous time they had spent together, telling him 'we had a lovely time didn’t we then'

It's clear that even the most high-profile football players are desperate for some level of privacy. And who can blame them? In an era where every move is scrutinized and analyzed by the media, it's no wonder they're resorting to clever tricks like shielding their mouths.

But what about Prince William's own secrets? Will we ever know what was discussed on those Westminster Cathedral steps? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - this royal family drama is far from over.