In a rare public speech, Sir Tim resorted to a football metaphor as he joked that he was trying to stuff his wife’s shoes. He said: “Asking me to support my wife at an event like this is a bit like asking Harry Kane to lead the England football team out. “Or, perhaps, to take a penalty for England like her husband did last night. “I do not know Mrs Kane, and yet I know she may have a very strong right leg, but in any case I’m sure she would do the best she could, so can I.” Sir Tim went on to say that he is rather a big fan of the English leader, as he confessed that he supports the Spurs. He said: “By the way, she and I have one thing in common, we are both supporters of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. “I know it’s a pretty dangerous thing to say here at Chelsea, so I may need a companion when I leave.” This speech was appreciated not only by those present at the key event but also by the royal observers on the internet. READ MORE: Kate gives a kiss to the cheeky Prince Louis after his jubilee jokes Royal expert Victoria Arbiter commented on the video on Twitter, saying: “A dry and very witty opening by Princess Anne AKA Rear Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence … What a wonderful sense of humor.” Other Twitter users have noted that Sir Tim shares his dry intelligence with his wife. Tori wrote: “Great sense of humor like Princess Anna.” Royal Lynne Eden fan added: “I like it even more now.” DON’T MISS And Val Hunt, noting how rare this speech by the former Navy officer was, wrote on Twitter: “It was fantastic and so funny and relevant, I have never heard him speak, he is one of the strong men behind the Crown.” Founder’s Day has been celebrated almost every year since the opening of the Royal Hospital in 1692 and is normally celebrated on a date close to May 29, which is both the birthday of King Charles II and the date of his restoration as monarch in 1660. While Princess Anna was not present at the event, she made two engagements yesterday, according to the Circular of the Court – the royal diary in pencil in all the official duties of the working kings. In the afternoon, he attended a reception at Kensington Palace for Save the Children, of which he had been a patron and supporter for decades. In the evening, she attended a dinner of the Royal Society Club as one of her scholarships. While Sir Tim has rarely supported his wife and performed solo royal duties, he has supported her in her work for years. Most recently, in April, she traveled with her to Australia and Papua New Guinea as part of the company’s Jubilee tours. Sir Tim’s invaluable support for his wife was awarded during the Platinum Jubilee. In early May, Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen had made the difficult decision to invite only working members of the Society to attend the RAF Flypast on the balcony of Buckingham Palace on June 2, the first day of the Jubilee celebrations. However, exceptions were made for the children of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Earl and Countess of Wessex. In addition, Sir Tim was also on the balcony, as a sign of the Queen’s appreciation for his work. A source said shortly after the publication of the Palace statement: “The queen is happy [for him] to attend as a frequent attendant and to support the Royal Princess in formal engagements “.
