Queen Elizabeth II's iPad: A Royal Surprise!
ROYAL SHOCKER: William Reveals Queen's Secret Tech Obsession
In a jaw-dropping revelation, Prince William has let slip that his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, was a tech-savvy matriarch who owned an "old iPad" and had a secret love for new-age technology. The bombshell admission came during a visit to the Women's Institute in Sunningdale, Ascot, where the Duke of Cambridge paid tribute to his beloved granny on the third anniversary of her passing.
Joined by his stylish wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, William chatted with members of the WI over tea and cake, sharing some of the late Queen's fond memories. But it was when he spoke about her love of horses and racing at Ascot that the conversation took a surprising turn. "I think she would have loved a few more wins," William revealed, adding that his granny was particularly upset about not being able to win just a few more times.
But what really got tongues wagging was when William confessed that the Queen used her iPad to watch foals being born, no matter where she was in the country. "She was very dedicated," he gushed, implying that Her Majesty was a regular tech whiz who wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty (or rather, her fingers on an iPad screen).
It's not the first time we've heard about the Queen's love of technology, though. Back in 2011, it was reported that she ordered an iPad 2 after being introduced to it by her grandsons William and Harry. And sources at the time claimed that the Princes found it hilarious that their granny wanted an iPad and thought she was "really cool."
But what really gets our royal radar buzzing is the revelation that the Queen's iPad was connected to CCTV at Sandringham stables, allowing her to watch her thoroughbred mares give birth. And if that wasn't enough, we've also heard rumors that the late monarch had a mobile phone, which she allegedly used to receive lessons in how to use it from her grandchildren, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips.
But wait, there's more! It's been reported that Her Majesty even had a personal account on Facebook (yes, you read that right – Facebook!), although it's unknown how many "Friends" she had on the social media platform. And let's not forget about her ultra-slim mobile phone, which was kept fully charged by Angela Kelly, her personal assistant and senior dresser.
The Queen's love of technology isn't just limited to her iPad and mobile phone, though. We've also heard that she bought an iPod back in 2005 and received another as a gift from Barack Obama during his visit to London in 2009. And if all this wasn't enough, it's been revealed that the Royal Family themselves were among the earliest people in Britain to use a phone – talk about being ahead of the game!
But what really gets our attention is William's cheeky admission that he and Kate are tech-savvy royals too. During an interview with Jordan North and Vick Hope on their show, the Prince revealed his favorite emojis (spoiler alert: it's the one with eyes that go up and down and a mouth!). "I've been told not to pick the aubergine," he joked, before confessing that Kate loves the heart emoji, accompanied by the hysterical laughing face when things don't go according to plan.
Meanwhile, Catherine stole the show at the WI event, rocking a chic black, grey, and white tartan dress from Alessandra Rich. And it seems she was more than just a fashion icon – sources claim that William's wife was keen to join him in commemorating their beloved granny, marking a touching moment of unity between the royal couple.
But what really gets our curiosity piqued is the revelation that Prince Harry laid a wreath and flowers at the late Queen's grave in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle – just 16 minutes away from where William was sipping tea with the WI ladies. The fact that the brothers were so close but didn't meet suggests that while they're united in grief, they still have some major differences to iron out.
And speaking of family dynamics, Prince William dished about his children's antics during a particularly hilarious moment at the event. When asked if seven-year-old Prince Louis is "a handful," the father of three chuckled and said: "To be honest, he's a character, but he's a very good boy." But what really got our attention was when he revealed that his youngest son likes to "wind his brother and sister up" – sounds like there's some sibling rivalry brewing in the Cambridge household!
But let's get back to the Queen for a moment. William also shared some fascinating insights into Prince George's behavior, implying that the 12-year-old has a bit of a mischievous streak when he's behind closed doors. "When George is behind closed doors, it's a completely different ball game," he quipped. And what really gets our attention is when he said: "George just knows how to behave" – talk about high expectations!
As the royal family continues to navigate their lives in the public eye, one thing is clear: they're a tech-savvy bunch who aren't afraid to show off their love of new-age gadgets. And who knows? Maybe we'll even see Queen Camilla sporting an iPad at her next official engagement – after all, as William so aptly put it: "They're growing up fast."
