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He Royal family They are known for rarely showing affection and often maintain a more formal and professional demeanor during official engagements.
But the Prince and Princess of Wales From time to time they are seen laughing and smiling at each other, or wrapping a supportive arm around each other.
For now, Kate is largely out of action as she recovers from cancer and continues treatment.
But when she briefly returned to public duties at the Trooping the Colour parade in June, she was seen smiling and looking into her husband’s eyes on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.
Since their first overseas tour together after getting married in 2011, the couple has always shown how much they love each other.
Read below to see Kate and William’s cutest moments and why we can’t wait to see them back together on regular engagements.
Princess Kate smiles at Prince William during the welcoming ceremony for the South Korean president last year
Smiles on the balcony
Kate’s first official public appearance since announcing her diagnosis earlier this year was at Trooping the Colour in June.
She travelled in a carriage with her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, and ended the day on the balcony with the Royal Family.
There was a sweet moment between Kate and William when she looked at her husband with a radiant smile.
The couple looked at each other lovingly as their three children stood in front of them.
![William and Kate's sweet moments: From loving smiles at the flag parade to standing arm in arm at a state reception, here's why we can't wait to see them again as a duo 7 Kate and William share a smile on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour parade in June](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724239573_377_William-and-Kates-sweet-moments-From-loving-smiles-at-the.jpg.webp)
Kate and William share a smile on the balcony during the Trooping the Colour parade in June
A state reception full of love
The couple appeared very affectionate during a reception to welcome President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee to South Korea in 2023.
William was seen placing his hand on his wife’s lower back and Kate reciprocated the sweet gesture by placing her hand on her husband’s back before taking his hand.
![William and Kate's sweet moments: From loving smiles at the flag parade to standing arm in arm at a state reception, here's why we can't wait to see them again as a duo 9 The couple embrace during the state reception for South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724239574_477_William-and-Kates-sweet-moments-From-loving-smiles-at-the.jpg.webp)
The couple embrace during the state reception for South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon Hee.
Kate dazzled in a £3,000 red Catherine Walker cape coat and Gianvito Rossi shoes.
She accessorized the glamorous outfit with a pair of Princess Diana oval sapphire and diamond earrings.
Laughter in Scotland
During a visit last year to the Outfit Moray charity in Scotland, which offers outdoor learning programs for young children, Kate and William put on a sweet display.
The Prince of Wales placed a loving arm around his wife’s shoulder as she laughed with a big smile as they chatted with members of the charity.
Kate wore a smart tartan jacket by Burberry and a practical pair of denim jeans.
William dressed his wife in a green waxed jacket and chinos, prepared for any traditional Scottish weather.
![William and Kate's sweet moments: From loving smiles at the flag parade to standing arm in arm at a state reception, here's why we can't wait to see them again as a duo 11 William puts his arm around Kate as they chat to members of a charity during a visit to Scotland last year.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/William-and-Kates-sweet-moments-From-loving-smiles-at-the.jpeg.webp)
William puts his arm around Kate as they chat to members of a charity during a visit to Scotland last year.
The loving Prince William
The couple shared a tender moment during their first official visit abroad after their wedding in 2011.
Both wore red Canadian Rangers hoodies after being named honorary members.
They were on a nine-day tour of Canada and visited the Northwest Territories, where they met the Dene tribe.
![William and Kate's sweet moments: From loving smiles at the flag parade to standing arm in arm at a state reception, here's why we can't wait to see them again as a duo 13 Prince William of Wakes fastens Kate's top button during their first official visit abroad since their wedding in 2011](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724239575_73_William-and-Kates-sweet-moments-From-loving-smiles-at-the.jpg.webp)
Prince William of Wakes fastens Kate’s top button during their first official visit abroad since their wedding in 2011
At one point, William was seen fastening the top button of Kate’s sweater as the two smiled at each other.
The couple had married just 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.
He attended Royal Ascot with her and Kate’s father Michael in June this year.
They seemed to have a particularly close bond, as the pair laughed and smiled together throughout the day.
![William and Kate's sweet moments: From loving smiles at the flag parade to standing arm in arm at a state reception, here's why we can't wait to see them again as a duo 15 William offers to help his mother-in-law Carole Middleton after her heel gets stuck in the grass at Royal Ascot in June.](https://whatsnew2day.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/08/1724239575_437_William-and-Kates-sweet-moments-From-loving-smiles-at-the.jpg.webp)
William offers to help his mother-in-law Carole Middleton after her heel gets stuck in the grass at Royal Ascot in June.
While Kate was away for her treatment, William stepped in to make sure Carole was well looked after.
At one point, the prince showed his chivalrous side by coming to Carole’s rescue after a minor mishap.
Carole had her own Cinderella moment when her foot slipped off her heel and landed on the floor, but luckily she had a prince charming on hand.