The moment stuns nearby students, who can be heard gasping, with one audibly saying, “That was diabolical.”

TikTok Reactions: Humor, Criticism & Divided Opinions

The viral video’s overlay reads: “When Prince William comes to your college.” The creator captioned it, “Can’t believe he said that,” prompting a flood of comments.

Some users found the incident comedic or outrageous in a humorous sense.
“Anyone got Prince William’s POV?” joked one commenter.
“Absolute A-grade comedy,” another wrote.
A few dismissed the criticism entirely: “It ain’t even that bad. Why’s everyone freaking out?”

But many others condemned the remark.
“That’s just terrible behavior,” one person wrote.
“Funny how people say they don’t like someone they’ve never even met,” another added.

The Context Behind the Visit

Prince William’s visit wasn’t just ceremonial. He was at the college to highlight the work of Homewards, a five-year initiative launched by the Royal Foundation to tackle homelessness through locally-driven solutions.

Phil Sayles, Principal and CEO of Bournemouth and Poole College, reflected positively on the visit despite the controversy:
“We were really proud to have Prince William visit. He saw firsthand the inspiring work our staff are doing. Our students were thrilled to meet him.”