Royals Surprise IKEA Shoppers, Marie Claire Reports

Prince William and Princess Kate visited an IKEA store to interact with shoppers, according to Marie Claire; the royals' furniture preferences remain a mystery.

On air: Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman on BBN Newsroom
Published 1:46 PM ET, Friday, October 9, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Marie Claire: “Prince William and Princess Kate Give IKEA Shoppers the Surprise of Their Lives”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:46 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Gloria Vance and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Prince William, Princess Kate.
BBN covered this story before: William and Kate Make Surprise Rainy Visit to Northern Ireland (October 9).

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorMarie Claire reports Prince William and Princess Kate gave IKEA shoppers the surprise of their lives.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRoyals in IKEA? They'll be lost in the showroom until 2009, Gloria.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHushed tones, please. I was once escorted out of a palace. Over a wardrobe dispute.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOf course you were. Flat-pack furniture is the real monarchy test. One missing screw and the crown collapses.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe report gives no word on what they bought, so we will not guess at the meatballs.