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Kate and Will's rare moment of public affection goes viral

<p>A rare moment of affection between Prince William and Kate Middleton has gone viral online. </p> <p>The video, which was taken during the royal couple's engagements in the Caribbean earlier this year, shows Kate and William walking to an event holding hands. </p> <p>The poster of the video seemingly didn't know who they were as the caption read, "This couple staying in the Bahamas had 35 security guards."</p> <p>In the video, the poster says, "How you doin'? You look beautiful!"</p> <p>William and Kate greet him and she tells him to "have a wonderful evening", with the poster responding, "You have a great night as well!"</p> <div class="embed" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none !important;"><iframe class="embedly-embed" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 610px; max-width: 100%; outline: none !important;" title="tiktok embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fembed%2Fv2%2F7080676871557401899&amp;display_name=tiktok&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40mrjimmyrex%2Fvideo%2F7080676871557401899&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fp16-sign.tiktokcdn-us.com%2Ftos-useast5-p-0068-tx%2Ff0d5a614679a4d289b02430d13bfebc2_1648598556%7Etplv-tiktok-play.jpeg%3Fx-expires%3D1653354000%26x-signature%3D%252Fx3RLK0HQY0pRKlM8J0hdT%252FtEkc%253D&amp;key=59e3ae3acaa649a5a98672932445e203&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=tiktok" width="340" height="700" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></div> <div class="embed" style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: none !important;">The comments quickly pointed out that the TikToker had just run into the famous couple, with one user writing, "Casually runs into the royal family."</p> <p>"Awww they rarely hold hands in public," another said, while a third agreed, "Lovely to see them holding hands."</p> <p>Others were surprised, with one user writing, "OMG they are actually holding hands!"</p> <p>"So interesting to see them holding hands, I've never seen them do that," someone else said.</p> <p>"Yes they do that, but not in front of cameras since they are on duty," one user pointed out.</p> <p>Others just marvelled at the pair, with many jealous that poster actually managed to spot them while on holiday.</p> <p>"They are a really great, sweet couple," someone else added.</p> <p>"Our future king and queen," one fan wrote.</p> <p>"OMG... that would be a dream come true to see them while on holidays," another said.</p> <p><em>Image credits: TikTok</em></p> </div>

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“Relaxed” Prince William and Duchess Kate have ramped up PDA since Megxit

<p>It is not something royal watchers are used to seeing, but in a slightly strange turn of events, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have appeared to become more tactile and love-up than they have seemed in a while.</p> <p>A body language expert has noted the pair appear to have “relaxed their royal rules” when completing their duties, and have dabbled in romantic touches and fun body language that indicates a certain change.</p> <p>Body language expert Judi James told <em>Fabulous Digital</em> that their “body language has always veered on the side of bland, but it is also always pitch-perfect for their royal role”.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7834357/kate-middleton-prince-william-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d3a20da8ac984c2e9d5a8c07a0e8b4e6" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge speak to young people and employers at Bradford Town Hall on January 15, 2020 in Bradford, United Kingdom.</em></p> <p>Over the years, royal watchers have learnt not to expect “non-verbal soap opera from the couple,” but Judi says things have changed.</p> <p>The expert said: “William and Kate do seem to be bringing more non-verbal signals and touches into their ‘routine’ post-Megxit though, apparently understanding that they can push the boundaries a little without suffering from obsessive interest and criticism.</p> <p>“As a result we’re seeing an increase of rituals that are showing the fun and the love but without compromising royal tradition.”</p> <p>A notable gesture done by the couple that hasn’t gone past Judi is the Duke handing his wife a rose while they were greeting supporters – it was a move that the expert perceived was well received from the Duchess.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7834358/kate-middleton-prince-william-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/0a4cd3cad260412f86aae61d323f54c6" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Duke and Duchess of Cambridge depart City Hall, Bradford on January 15, 2020. </em></p> <p>She said: “Although he was heavily egged on by the crowds, Kate’s dimpled smile and eye contact showed she appreciated the romantic gesture from her bashful-looking husband”.</p> <p>Not only has the couple appeared more calm and confident with eachother during royal engagements, they also show a closeness when just out and about.</p> <p>“William and Kate are currently showing a capacity for comedy and performing it as a double act to double the laughs,” Judi said.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7834356/kate-middleton-prince-william-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/1d382265c79849d68ff31fcb357d33f7" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit Joe's Ice Cream Parlour in the Mumbles to meet local parents and carers on February 04, 2020 near Swansea, South Wales.</em></p> <p>“Kate tends to be more active and demonstrative but William mimics enough to make it mutual and he seems to mutter asides into Kate’s ear to prompt most of the joking.”</p> <p>Cameras followed the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge competing against one another in a baking challenge set by cooking legend Mary Berry for ITV’s A Berry Royal Christmas.</p> <p>Judi said: “Kate is now instigating more tie-sign touch rituals in public and William is reciprocating.</p> <p>“We might not be seeing the kind of intensely tactile behaviour that we did from Harry and Meghan but the increase in caring or thought-sharing touches shows a post-Megxit approach to a relaxing of the ‘rules’.”</p>

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