There have been a few occasions when Prince William and Kate have indulged in some PDA, despite the fact that it has historically been considered improper by royal protocol.
Many people have questioned whether William and Kate ever hold hands in public because the Wales’ public displays of affection are less frequent. They do, indeed!
Many tender moments between the couple have been captured on camera, including a number of stunning black and white pictures of the couple taken backstage at the Earthshot Prize Awards in October 2021 by royal photographer Chris Jackson.
See some of William and Kate in our favorite pictures…
During their royal train tour of the UK in December 2020, William was seen holding Kate Middleton’s back while they shared a marshmallow at a Christmas market stall at Cardiff Castle.
The Duchess was seen affectionately encircling her husband in August 2020 as they laughed together while having fun in Barry Island’s arcades.
In February 2020, William and Kate were seen looking into each other’s eyes as they strolled down the pier at The Mumbles in South Wales. The Duchess even wore a Beulah London scarf with a heart print since Valentine’s Day was just a few weeks away.
When William and his wife traveled to Blackpool in March 2019, William’s arm was subtly tucked behind her waist. They were also seen walking across the Kensington Palace lawn holding hands as they boarded a helicopter to travel to their engagement.
In October 2018, William and Kate were seen holding hands during a walkabout in Leicester. As they conversed with locals, the couple was seen holding hands and laughing. Kate gave her husband adoring looks the entire time.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at the customary Christmas church service in Sandringham in December 2017 holding hands. The eagerly anticipated arrival saw them seated alongside Prince Harry and Meghan, and it was the former actress’ first time attending the annual event with the royal family.
At the 2017 Royal Ascot, Kate put her hand on Prince William’s lower back as they made their way through the crowd.
At a formal welcoming ceremony on the first day of their 2016 royal tour of Canada, the Duchess put her hand on her husband’s leg, subtly displaying their closeness. Image credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage
Prior to the focus turning to the stunning bride Princess Eugenie and her dashing groom Jack Brooksbank, Prince William and Kate made a very uncommon public display of affection by holding hands.
Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a kiss after a field game at Eton College years before they were formally Mr. & Mrs.
Kate caressed her husband’s cheek as they watched Roger Federer’s match in the Wimbledon men’s final from the royal box. Images via Getty Images .
In the month leading up to the birth of Prince Louis, their third child together, Prince William made sure his heavily pregnant wife was well taken care of.
During their 2011 royal tour of Canada, the royals participated in a dragon boat race at Dalvay-by-the-Sea before cuddling on Prince Edward Island.
During the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, the British royals affectionately clasped hands as they watched a swimming competition at the Tollcross Swimming Centre.
During their 2012 visit to the US, the parents of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis shared a rare public kiss in Santa Barbara, California. After he participated in the Audi Polo Challenge, Kate gave her husband a kiss on the cheek in appreciation. Images provided by Bauer-Griffin/GC.
During their 2012 visit to the US, the parents of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis shared a rare public kiss in Santa Barbara, California. After he participated in the Audi Polo Challenge, Kate gave her husband a kiss on the cheek in appreciation. Images provided by Bauer-Griffin/GC.
At the London 2012 Summer Games, The Duke could not contain his excitement as he hugged his wife in the stands after a victory.
Kate is now on William’s side! During a 2014 visit to a Yorkshire village honoring the Tour de France Stage 1 route, the Duke of Cambridge tenderly cuddled his wife. Anwar Hussein/WireImage, in picture.
The kiss that went viral! Following their 2011 royal wedding, the newly-minted Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sealed their union with a public kiss on the balcony of Buckingham Palace. Image credit: James Devaney/FilmMagic.
One day after their eagerly awaited royal wedding, the newlyweds strolled the grounds of Buckingham Palace hand in hand before taking off on their honeymoon.
In 2016, while watching a performance by the Bella Bella First Nations Community at Wawiska Community Hall in Canada, the royal couple remained close, with Kate’s arm around her husband. Pool/Sam Hussein/WireImage photo.
During the Team Heads Together training day in London in February 2017, Prince William held onto Kate (and his own leg!) after defeating his brother Harry and her in a relay race. Picture credit: Karwai Tang/WireImage.
In June 2016 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the couple held hands while attending the Secretary of State’s annual Garden Party at Hillsborough Castle.
In 2016, while attending a kids’ story time at Canada’s MacBride Museum of Yukon History, the chic royal laughed while holding onto her husband.
