The Royal family are known for rarely showing affection and often acting more formal and professional during official occasions.
But the Prince and Princess of Wales Every now and then they are seen laughing and smiling at each other, or putting a supportive arm around each other.
Kate is currently largely out of action as she recovers from cancer and continues her treatment.
But when she briefly returned to her public duties at Trooping the Colour in June, she was spotted smiling and eyeing her husband on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Since their very first foreign tour together after they got married in 2011, the couple has always shown how much they care for each other.
Read on for Kate and William’s most touching moments and why we can’t wait to see them as a duo at regular engagements again.
Princess Kate smiles at Prince William during the welcoming ceremony for the president of South Korea last year
Smiling on the balcony
Kate’s first official public appearance since announcing her diagnosis earlier this year was at Trooping the Colour in June.
She rode in a carriage with her children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis – and ended the day on the balcony with the royal family.
A sweet moment developed between Kate and William as she looked at her husband with a radiant smile.
The couple looked at each other lovingly as their three children stood before them.
Kate and William share a smile on the balcony during Trooping the Colour in June
A loving state reception
The couple appeared very affectionate at a reception to welcome South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee in 2023.
William placed his hand on his wife’s lower back and Kate returned the sweet gesture by placing her hand on her husband’s back and then holding his hand.
The couple put their arms around each other during the state reception for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee
Kate looked stunning in a £3,000 red Catherine Walker coat and Gianvito Rossi shoes.
She completed her glamorous outfit with a pair of oval sapphire and diamond earrings from Princess Diana.
Giggling in Scotland
During a visit last year to the charity Outfit Moray in Scotland, which provides outdoor play programs for young children, Kate and William showed off an adorable display.
The Prince of Wales placed a loving arm around his wife’s shoulder as she chatted broadly with members of the charity.
Kate wore a stylish Burberry nova-check jacket and practical jeans.
William teamed his wife with a green waxed jacket and chinos, preparing them for the traditional Scottish weather.
William puts his arm around Kate as they chat with members of the charity during a visit to Scotland last year
Caring Prince William
The couple shared a touching moment during their first official overseas visit since their wedding in 2011.
Both wore red Canadian Rangers hoodies after being made honorary members.
They made a nine-day tour of Canada and visited the Northwest Territories, where they met the Dene tribe.
The Prince of Wales fastens Kate’s top button during their first official overseas visit since their 2011 wedding
At one point, William was seen fastening the top button of Kate’s sweater as they both smiled at each other.
The couple had married only three months earlier in a lavish ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
A helping hand for Kate’s mother
William has also shown his loving side in public to his mother-in-law Carole Middleton.
In June this year, he attended Royal Ascot with her and Kate’s father Michael.
It seemed like they had an especially close bond as they laughed and smiled together all day long.
William offers to help mother-in-law Carole Middleton after she gets her heel stuck in the grass at Royal Ascot in June
While Kate was away for her treatment, William made sure Carole was well cared for.
At one point, the prince showed his chivalrous side and came to Carole’s aid after a minor accident.
Carole had her own Cinderella moment when her foot slipped out of her heel, leaving it in the ground. Luckily, she had Prince Charming on hand.