This past weekend, the royal family gathered for Remembrance Sunday, a solemn occasion held at the Cenotaph War Memorial in London.

Among the attendees was Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, who shared a light-hearted moment with Sophie Wessex, the wife of Prince Edward, King Charles’s younger brother.

Their conversation, captured by keen lip-readers, has since become a topic of amusement.

As they stood together on the balcony overlooking the memorial, the two royals engaged in what appeared to be a playful exchange.

Professional lip-reader Nicola Hickling revealed to The Sun that Sophie posed a question to Kate about her thoughts on Prince William’s new beard.

“You like a beard?” Sophie reportedly asked.

Kate’s response was allegedly cheeky, stating, “I find it quite rousing,” which prompted laughter between the two women.

However, another lip-reader, Kayleigh Harris, offered a different interpretation of their banter.

According to her analysis, Kate’s reply was less flirtatious and more observational, suggesting that Prince William’s beard “is never quite rounded.” This discrepancy highlights how nuanced lip-reading can be, especially in a public setting filled with emotions.

Sophie, in her turn, seemed to compliment the beard, saying it was “a nice beard” and added that it looked “a lot better now.” Their playful exchange provided a refreshing contrast to the otherwise somber nature of the event, reminding everyone that even in serious moments, humor can shine through.

Interestingly, Prince William himself has addressed his beard in the past.