The controversial American rapper Kanye West shares an interesting history with the royal family of Britain. Almost a decade ago, the 45-year-old was all praises for the new royal daughter-in-law Kate Middleton. Back in 2012, West did not shy away from lauding the Princess of Wales for her poise, simplicity, and sophistication.

The award-winning singer’s admiration for Middleton can be deduced from the fact that he advised his then-girlfriend Kim Kardashian to take some grooming tips from the British royal. Moreover, following the birth of his first child North West in 2013, Kanye West called her royalty just like Kate Middleton. Meanwhile, the controversial figure shares a history with Prince William and Prince Harry as well. The singer had an absurd first meeting with the British princes.

What Prince Harry and Prince William said to Kanye West in their first meeting?

July 01, 2007, was a special day for Prince William and Prince Harry. It marked the 46th birthday as well as the 10th death anniversary of their late mother Princess Diana. Thus, to honor the late Princess of Wales, the two royal brothers hosted a summer concert with performers like Kanye West, Rod Stewart, and Lily Allen. At the backstage of the event, the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Sussex met the American rapper for the first time. Meanwhile, it might surprise you that their first conversation was about West’s bling eyewear. 

“One of [the princes] said, ‘I thought those glasses were bling’ and the other one said ‘It’s Kanye West, they’d have to be bling.’ I didn’t have the heart to tell them that I’m the anti-bling,” West was quoted as saying by Guardian in 2007. 

Meanwhile, Prince Harry and Prince William are no longer together like in their bachelor days. They are ruling all the headlines in both the United Kingdom and the United States because of their feud. The Duke of Sussex and Meghan Markle are living in California away from royal life while the Prince and Princess of Wales are continuing their duty for the Commonwealth.

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