That visit saw him stepping out of his Range Rover onto a near-deserted street, greeted with only cursory remarks from two people. In another clip, the 42-year-old walked briskly to another location with just an aide by his side. It appeared that hardly anyone showed up to see him. These shares highlight that, while William may have a high approval rating, he does not evoke the same emotional connection as his wife or mother.

If Catherine had come to Aberdeen with him, we are unlikely to see such deserted streets; there would probably have been excited fans, children and flowers instead. Some royal watchers believe these videos prove that William is down-to-earth and unaffected by his royal title. While this is interesting to think about, it could have wider implications when he becomes king. Recent reports have suggested that Prince William has taken steps to improve efficiency within the royal household.

This includes controversial decisions to cut inefficient staff and better manage costs, which have affected Queen Camilla’s sister and son, who receive financial support from the royal treasury. The public has generally supported these changes as they fit into efforts to cut royal costs and focus on more impactful engagements. On Sunday, the princess surprised royal fans by attending a church service with Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla.

It was her first public appearance since the significant health update. An insider said that although William appeared calm, he was worried about the possibility of losing Catherine, which had affected him privately. The source revealed that now that Catherine's preventative chemotherapy has ended, the couple are grateful and hopeful for positive news about her health. There have been times when William has become emotional, underlining the strain the situation has put on him as future king.

However, the couple remain optimistic, hoping that her health continues to improve. A recent glimpse of Catherine showed her calm in a car driven by William, wearing a khaki hat. Although she was not officially smiling, her subtle smile conveyed happiness and determination. Meanwhile, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have returned to school, making it more difficult to travel to Scotland during term time.