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Purple Reign! Man Mistakes Prince William for Prince the Singer
Prince William apologizes to fan who thought he was pop singer Prince.
In brief
Prince William apologizes to fan who thought he was pop singer Prince. Sebastian Smith, a 22-year-old with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, wrote a letter to Prince William after mistaking him for pop singer Prince during a cafe visit in Somerset. Originally reported by Dailymail.
Mistake at Sweet Surprise Cafe
Sebastian Smith, a 22-year-old with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, met Prince William at Sweet Surprise cafe in Ilminster, Somerset.
“Sebastian asked William when he was going to sing.”
Prince William's Confusion
William thought Sebastian wanted him to sing Purple Rain, which he didn't know the lyrics for.
“He wanted me to sing Purple Rain, which I don't know the lyrics for.”
Sebastian's Fan Knowledge
Sebastian knew all Prince songs and lyrics despite his learning difficulties.
“He can list all his songs and knows all the lyrics.”
Sebastian's Letter
Sebastian wrote a letter to Prince William apologizing for the mix-up.
“He thanks William for visiting and has apologised for mistaking him for Prince.”
Prince William's Apology
William confirmed the mix-up happened during a cafe visit in Somerset.
“It turned out he wanted me to sing Purple Rain.”
Sweet Surprise Cafe
The cafe offers workplace training for adults with learning difficulties.
“Sweet Surprise cafe offers training for adults with learning difficulties in the workplace.”
Prince William's Show
William appeared on The Graham Norton Show with celebrities like Cate Blanchett.
“He appeared on The Graham Norton Show alongside Hollywood stars Cate Blanchett, Hannah Waddingham, Robert Irwin and singer Jorja Smith.”
Sebastian's Background
Sebastian has Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.
“Sebastian has the rare genetic disorder Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome.”
Prince William's Past
William once dreamed of being a police officer and a DJ.
“He once dreamed of becoming a police officer and secretly posts comments on Aston Villa fan forums.”
Royal Apology
William apologized for the mix-up after Sebastian's family shared the story.
“Sebastian's family came forward after the royal told of the encounter on the popular BBC chat show.”
Here's the gist
Sebastian Smith, a 22-year-old with Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome, wrote a letter to Prince William after mistaking him for pop singer Prince during a cafe visit in Somerset.
