Prince William hilariously reveals his favourite emoji - and nobody would ever have guessed it

The Royals, it seems, are just like us when it comes to texting, as hilariously revealed his favourite - and nobody would have ever have guessed it.

When quizzed about his favourite emoji on Radio 1's 'Going Home', Prince William playfully asked: "Is this a clean thing or is this a family one?" He went on to say: "I've been told not to say the aubergine, so I've got to pick something else. It would have been the aubergine, but I'm saying now - because I've got to be all grown up - it's the one where the eyes go up and down and the mouth's out".

The Prince's answer sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with Royal enthusiasts noting the suggestive nature of the aubergine emoji - known for its phallic resemblance - often used as a euphemistic icon in saucy text exchanges. Alongside was his wife , who revealed her favourite emoji to be a less provocative choice: "The heart with then the crying emoji."

The explained, "The sort of like 'hysterical laughing' when things have gone wrong."

The pair continued to divulge some lesser-known aspects of their personal lives, engaging in conversation with Radio 1 show hosts and , during a forum in Birmingham to commemorate World Mental Health Day.

Kate spilled the beans on their dinner plans, revealing: "Curry or teriyaki or salmon", whereas Prince William confessed: "I can't do too much spice. I start sweating. It's not attractive. [Kate] has to bring it in gently because otherwise, I get too sweaty. It's not a nice sight."

Meanwhile, the royals' emoji game continues to intrigue, with previously grabbing headlines for his penchant for the ghost emoji over a conventional smiley. Royal insiders Carolyn Durand and , who is Royal Editor-at-Large at Harper's Bazaar, claimed that the is a fan of using the ghost emoji, frequently choosing it over a smiley face, as they revealed in their explosive book about the Sussexes, 'Finding Freedom'.