See Kate Middleton’s Reaction When Boy Asked If She’s the Queen’s Daughter at Latest Royal Outing

Janine HenniMon, July 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM UTC

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Kate Middleton visits Evelina London Children’s Hospital on July 6, 2026 in LondonCredit: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool / Getty -

Kate Middleton was asked if she was “the Queen’s daughter” at her latest engagement

The Princess of Wales was quick to clarify who she was to the boy, a patient she met during her visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital

Princess Kate used her royal title in her response

Kate Middleton knew just what to say when a young boy asked about her royal role.

The candid moment unfolded during the Princess of Wales’ visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital on July 6, a stop she made as patron to check out the center’s new developments to increase patient care.

As seen in a video shared to X by royal editor Rebecca English of the Daily Mail, Princess Kate, 44, had a quick reply when a 10-year-old boy named Ejran asked who she was.

“Are you the Queen’s daughter?” Ejran, a cardiac patient, asked Princess Kate during their meeting.

Kate Middleton shakes hands with a patient as she visits Evelina London Children’s Hospital on July 6, 2026 in London.Credit: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool / Getty

“No, I am Princess of Wales,” the royal replied with a smile.

Turning the attention back to Ejran, Princess Kate continued, “Very nice to meet you. I’ve come to see the amazing work that is going on here, meet special children — very brave children, like yourself.”

“How long have you been here? A long time?” she asked, as Ejran nodded, before meeting some of his loved ones.

Kate became the Princess of Wales in September 2022 following Queen Elizabeth’s death, taking on the title famously previously associated with her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.

The title became Kate’s as King Charles named his eldest son Prince William as the Prince of Wales, bestowing William, 44, with the traditional title for the male heir to the throne and the one King Charles, 77, had carried for most of his life.

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Kate Middleton receives flowers after her visit to Evelina London Children’s Hospital on July 6, 2026 in London.Credit: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool / Getty

King Charles’ accession also triggered a title change for his wife, who has since been called Queen Camilla. However, Queen Camilla’s royal status is different than her late mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth, as Queen Elizabeth was a queen regnant, or female monarch, while Queen Camilla is a queen consort through her marriage to Charles.

When Prince William eventually accedes to the throne one day, it’s expected that Princess Kate will become a queen consort.

The Princess of Wales and Ejran spoke about his time in the hospital, making friends and music during their close chat, where they realized that one of his favorite movies is also popular with her children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 8.

“I like Shrek, my kiddies like Shrek. It’s funny, all the songs and dancing,” Princess Kate said about the hit franchise.

The royal mom also asked to see a poem that Ejran wrote, before excusing herself to continue her tour.

Kate Middleton speaks to patients and parents as she visits the Edward ward, a new children’s cardiac ward, at Evelina London Children’s Hospital on July 6, 2026 in London.Credit: Alastair Grant - WPA Pool / Getty

Kate has supported Evelina London Children’s Hospital since her time as the Duchess of Cambridge and became the hub’s patron in 2018. The medical center is expanding its services to meet increasing demand and plans include a collaboration for a future Children’s Cancer Principal Treatment Centre with staff from The Royal Marsden Hospital, where the Princess of Wales received treatment during her own cancer journey.

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Princess Kate announced in March 2024 that she was receiving treatment for cancer and reduced her royal duties to focus on her health. She shared in January 2025 that she was in remission and has gradually returned to work since.

She recently undertook the ambitious Three Peaks Challenge to help fundraise for the Royal Marsden and highlight what life beyond cancer can look like.

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