Prince William shared a fun interaction with fans during a visit to The Prince of Peckham Pub in London on June 3, 2026. As the Prince of Wales prepared to leave the place, a group of young men gathered nearby and cheered as his vehicle drove away. One fan repeatedly shouted, “I love you bro,” which caught Prince William’s attention. In an unusual move, the father of three asked his driver to stop briefly, leaned out of the vehicle, and shook the fan’s hand, later thanking the group of men for their support. “Thanks! Bye, guys,” the Prince said after interacting with the royal fans.
@myroyalnews Il Principe di Galles esce dal pub e trova fuori questi ragazzi super eccitati che urlavano “I love you bro!”. Lui si è fermato e ha dato la mano a uno di loro. 🇬🇧 The Prince of Wales left the pub and found these excited lads outside shouting “I love you bro!”. He stopped and shook hands with one of them. princewilliam princeofwales royalfamily princeofpeckham myroyalnews
The moment was captured on video and later shared by TikTok fan account MyRoyalNews. The spontaneous interaction took place after the royal spent time learning about programs designed to strengthen community connections and reduce loneliness. The visit reflected one of the key issues the Prince of Wales has supported throughout his public work, particularly through projects connected to mental health and wellbeing.
William says ‘I love pubs’ and pulls pint during visit to Peckham pic.twitter.com/7CfdxZMuDA
— PA Media (@PA) June 4, 2026
During the visit, Prince William met with pub founder Clement Ogbonnaya, who was recognized in King Charles’ 2026 New Year’s Honours List for his contributions to the local community. The Prince of Peckham Pub hosts a weekly initiative called “Chatty Patty,” which offers free tea and conversation to people looking for companionship. Prince William also spoke with participants involved in the program and learned more about how community support can help people feel less isolated and help their well-being.
