However, long before these dominated headlines,Prince William had other controversial momentsthat people have seemingly since forgotten.

That year, William spent just 80 days at royal engagements, ranking seventh among working royals.

But the issue was that just a day prior, he went deer and wild boar hunting in Spain.

Catherine, Princess of Wales and Prince William, Prince of Wales attend the Ceremonial Welcome, at Horse Guards Parade, for the The Amir of the State of Qatar in London (2024)

This discussion came up again in 2016 when William controversially defended trophy hunting of animals.

He also reportedly danced with Australian model Sophie Taylor and was seen wearing her cowboy hat.

An eyewitness suggested to The Sun that William may have had one too many drinks at that point.

Prince William attends the wedding of Thomas Van Straubenzee and Lady Melissa Percy in Alnwick, England (2013)

But William did make one comment that seemingly hinted he’d learned his lesson.

“I’ve got into enough trouble with my dancing recently.

Staggered by the racism & hypocrisy?”

Prince William attends the 2023 Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey in London (2023)

However, other photos left Defense officials alarmed and were soon taken down as they showed more sensitive information.

In a statement (viaE!

All the photos have now been amended and reissued."

Prince William takes part in a football training session with children during a visit the National Stadium in Belfast, home of the Irish Football Association in Belfast, Northern Ireland (2019)

Prince William leaves a royal engagement to celebrate the scaling of Earthshot Prize solutions with Notpla, the 2022 Earthshot Prize winners at The Kia Oval in London (2024)

Prince William stands in an aircraft hanger at RAF Valley in Holyhead, United Kingdom (2011)