Prince William and Kate Middletons secret to marriage? Naughty humor and competition: expert

What’s the secret behind Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 13-year marriage?Despite being in the public eye and gearing up to be the future king and queen consort, experts told Fox News Digital that their playful side is the glue that keeps them together – and it’s something they’re passing on to their three children.“William once described Kate’s sense of humor as ‘naughty’ and his own as ‘dirty,’ and claimed that it was one of the most important things that drew them together,” said Christopher Andersen, author of “The King.” “They’ve certainly cleaned up their act for the children’s sake, but they can still make each other double over laughing.”“William and Kate have also passed their wacky, slapstick, Monty Python-meets-Benny Hill sense of humor on to the children,” Andersen shared.“And like all parents of young children, William and Kate find themselves refereeing when the kids fight over the TV remote, or when the inevitable teasing that goes on between siblings turns into the equally inevitable wrestling match.”Andersen’s statements came shortly after Kate’s brother, James Middleton, spoke out on the “Walking the Dog” podcast.

He revealed that William, 42, used to make up excuses to get out of the Middleton family game nights because he found them too competitive.“Competition runs in the royal blood,” Andersen pointed out.“No one enjoyed a spirited contest more than the late Queen Elizabeth II, whether she was cheering on her horse at Ascot or watching a tug of war at the Highland Games.

Prince Philip was a world champion four-in-hand carriage driver and Princess Anne competed in equestrian events at the Olympics.And King Charles was such a passionate polo player he suffered countless injuries in the process.”“But the royals look like pikers compared to the Middletons, who taught Kate that winning was pretty much everything,” said Andersen.

“William and Kate’s card games are so heated ...