Men are, well, sometimes not the most eloquent with words.

The pair planted a tree for the holiday, but that wasn’t the most memorable part.

It was, in fact, the part where Prince William threw a slight insult Kate Middleton’s way.

Kate Middleton laughing

The royal family isextremely private, which means that sometimes public appearances get a little awkward.

Don’t worry, though.

Prince William turned the offhanded comment into the sweetest complement right after he said it.

Kate Middleton, Prince William smiling

Leave it to a prince to turn it all around in the blink of an eye.

Take note, my friends, because this is how you do it.

Royals: They’re just like us… kind of.