The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William have been pretty relaxed during their royal tour of New Zealand and it’s hard not to take note of the loved-up couple’s affection for each other.
Many royal fans were delighted last week when they saw Kate, 32, grab her husband’s arm, hold hands and even make jokes with him after her team beat him in a friendly sailing race in Auckland Harbour last week.
In addition to the pair’s glances and tender smiles toward each other, there have been some larger public displays of affection during their tour Down Under that have reminded many royal watchers that despite their titles, Prince William and his wife are just like many young couples in love.
As we wait for the Duke and Duchess to arrive in Australia with eight-month-old Prince George, we reflect on some of the pair’s sweet moments throughout their very public relationship.
The Duchess of Cambridge comforts her husband after beating him in a friendly sailing race in Auckland last week.
Young love: Kate and William in the early days of their relationship.
The loved-up couple embrace each other for their official engagement portrait.
Kate Middleton and Prince William smile at a press conference in 2010 to announce their engagement.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge kiss on the balcony at Buckingham Palace on April 29, 2011 in London, England. The kiss was cheered on by a crowd of thousands which proved to be too noisy for one tired flower girl in this picture.
Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge walk hand in hand from Buckingham Palace the day after their wedding in 2011 to a waiting helicopter as they leave for a secret honeymoon location.
Kate is often snapped smiling adoringly at her husband, Prince William.
The sporty-pair in a celebratory embrace after Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny and Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain win the gold and a new world record in the Men’s Team Sprint Track Cycling final during Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Prince William hugs his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge after taking part in a dragon boat race during their 2011 tour of Canada.
Duke of Cambridge receives a warm kiss from the Duchess after Prince William’s team won their round robin tournament at the Santa Barbara Racquet and Polo Club Santa Barbara, California during the royals tour of North America.
Ever the chivalrous husband, William shields his wife from the rain as the pair attend an event in London in 2012.
The hands-on pair are known for their ‘have a go’ attitude while on official tours and are often spotted laughing and smiling to each other.
Prince William placed a protective arm around his wife while the pair presented their son, Prince George, to the crowd outside their hospital after he was born July 22, 2013.
The new mum and dad seem blissfully happy as they embark on their journey into parenthood. No doubt the new additions to their family will be welcomed by royal watchers everywhere.
