Prince William and Kate host Bingo game for elderly care home

They even used proper 'Bingo Lingo'

Author: Alex RossPublished 22nd May 2020
Last updated 23rd May 2022

Whist they are unable to carry out any of their usual Royal duties around the world due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, it looks like The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge could land themselves jobs at a Bingo hall once lockdown is over!

Prince William and Kate hosted a rather special game of Bingo for elderly residents at the Shire Hall care home in Cardiff, in attempt to raise spirits via a video call.

The Royal couple, who married at the Westminster Abbey in April 2011, hosted a full game of Bingo for residents Margaret Stocks, Margaret Jones, Ray Donoghue and Joan Drew-Smith, as well as taking the time to talk to the heroic care workers at the home.

And it seems Prince Willam and Kate did their research before the game started, with the pair using iconic 'Bingo Lingo' throughout, including terms like 'tickety-boo' and 'two little ducks'.

Watch the adorable video below:

Despite their best efforts, residents of the Shire Hall care home were quick to give the Royal couple some honest feedback.

The winner of the game told the pair, "Very good, it wasn't as good as it could have been", which left both Prince William and Kate in fits of laughter.

Speaking about the moment on Twitter, the official Kensington Palace account wrote, 'The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thanked staff at @ShireHallCare in Cardiff, and care workers across the UK for their tireless efforts as they continue to look after the most vulnerable in our society #ThankYouCareWorkers '. (sic)

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Every Thursday night at 8pm, just like the rest of the nation, Prince William and Kate, joined by their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, all take part in the #ClapForCarers campaign.

During the first week, Kensington Palace tweeted a cute video of the moment online.

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