Man Shouts ‘Oi Will’ At Prince William, And His Response Is Brilliant

Prince William just smiled and waved back, and this is why people are calling it ‘brilliant.’

A man named Freddie McEwan spotted the royal motorcade, shouted “It’s William!” and then loudly followed it with “Oi Will!” as the Prince of Wales passed in a black car.

Instead of dismissing the very un‑royal greeting, William turned, grinned, and gave a friendly wave, which instantly sent Freddie into hysterics.

Of course, people don’t usually yell ‘Oi Will!’ at the heir to the throne, but we seem to forget that Prince William is a human being first and foremost. Even though he might have been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he certainly knows how to stir his tea with it, like any other person in the world.

I can imagine Prince William as being relatively laid-back, but I’m sure he’s a mixed bag with a more restrained and serious side, maybe even stubborn at times.

Hey, he’s going to be the King of England one day, and I have no doubt he will modernise the Royal Family a little bit, and why not? We live in the year of modernisation, and sometimes we have to adapt – even the Royal Family!

William has spent years cultivating a low‑emotion, steady image — especially compared to his father or brother. People frequently describe him as being reserved because he rarely shows strong emotion in public. He sticks tightly to protocol, but he is incredibly approachable when it comes to the public, children, and charity visits.

I know that we shouldn’t keep bringing it up, but I believe that the death of his mother Diana shaped him as a cautious, guarded person, and I’m sure that the pressure of being the future king weighs heavily on his mind – not that that’s a bad thing, but with being king brings responsibility, not just for his family, the Royal Family but also his subjects.

To be honest, I do frame Prince William as a more relatable, modern person, and more emotionally intelligent than his father, but then don’t forget that Charles is a more traditional, ideological person who has been shaped by decades of establishment influence.

William projects a more relaxed, more modern image, with a focus on mental health, early years, and practical charity work. He seems more loose, less traditional, and more comfortable showing vulnerability, which resonates with the younger generations.

His marriage and parenting style are often described as grounded and relatable, and don’t forget he hasn’t had decades of political controversy, marital scandal, or ideological conflicts with the government.

I like Prince William – I like Harry also – hey, don’t shoot the messenger! I can please some people some of the time, not all of the time.