Love is in the air for a royal couple after eagle-eyed fans spotted a sweet moment between Prince William and Kate Middleton during a recent public appearance.
The pair made a surprise appearance on May 8 at a concert in London that commemorated the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day, joining William’s father, King Charles, his stepmother, Queen Camilla, and several other members of the royal family, reports People.
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As William and Kate entered the venue and filed into their seats, the Prince of Wales gently guided his wife by placing his hand on her back.
This may not seem like much to American readers, but the royal family famously refrains from public displays of affection of any kind, with the exception of major moments like sharing a public kiss at their wedding.
However, both William and Kate have bent the rules and modified traditions over the years, relaxing some of the norms that were established by their predecessors.
Last month, they broke from another tradition, choosing to celebrate the Easter holiday weekend at their country home in Norfolk instead of attending Easter services in Windsor.
Fans applauded that decision, taking to social media to commend the couple for choosing to spend more time together with their young children before William ascends to the throne and they are thrust even more into the spotlight.
William and Kate’s three children, Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, were also returning to school after a break at the time.
“As much as I would love to see the Wales family on Easter, we have to remember that King Charles will more than likely have a shorter reign than Prince William. I think it’s good for them to have some privacy as a family before The Prince & Princess of Wales become King & Queen,” tweeted one supportive fan.
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