There are anecdotes that, no matter how many years go by, still bring a smile to your face. One such incident occurred on the day of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding in 2011.
Everything was impeccable that day: the ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the crowds celebrating in the streets of London, and, of course, the unforgettable ride in the convertible Aston Martin of the then Prince Charles. But amidst all the glamor and excitement, a small detail went unnoticed that day… though it still remains a topic of conversation today.
It turns out that, in his excitement to drive the car his father lent him—a gift from Queen Elizabeth II for his 21st birthday—William forgot a basic step: releasing the parking brake.
Yes, that small, mechanical gesture that anyone could overlook, even on the most important day of their life.
The scene was captured on video and shared on social media years later, recalling the prince’s very human moment. “Even fairytales have their funny moments,” the clip’s caption read, and it couldn’t be more true.
Royal photographer Arthur Edwards said in an interview that Charles confirmed the mistake: “Yes, because he didn’t take the handbrake off.”
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