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Buckingham Palace Shares Striking Photo of King Charles & Queen Camilla Sitting Alone—& Their Eye Contact Speaks Volumes

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul

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King Charles and Queen Camilla’s time in Samoa has officially kicked off—and they wasted no time sharing the highlights on social media.

Their four-day state visit, where King Charles will preside over a gathering of Commonwealth presidents and prime ministers (his first as king), started with a seriously lavish welcome. We’re talking red carpet, Ava drink ceremonies, gorgeous garlands and even some incredible gifts, including fabric and…a whole pig, according to The Telegraph.

Buckingham Palace dropped some new stunning photo and video moments from the day, but there’s one picture that’s stealing the show.

In the snap (pictured above), Charles and Camilla, both decked out in all-white outfits, are sitting side by side, gazing at each other—and honestly, it feels like we're catching a glimpse of something way more personal than the typical royal duties. It’s like they’re having this quiet, intimate moment that makes you feel like you're intruding, but also like…#couplegoals.

People in the comments are swooning too.

“The way the King and Queen look at each other… so in love, it’s so beautiful to see,” one person wrote. Another chimed in with, “The love that they share is always so obvious. What a truly amazing couple.”

And a third just went straight to the feels, saying, “The first picture is full of love and happiness.”

It’s not just about the hospitality or the grand welcome—Charles and Camilla look like they’re genuinely loving this time together. The eye contact is giving off strong connection, love and joy vibes.

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Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Lovestruck eye contact aside, the couple was also seen meeting with locals from a Samoa Cultural Village, including members of the Apia Rugby Club. Plus, they were shown around Moata’a Village to get a feel for the “fa’a Samoa” (aka the Samoan Way), which is all about family, church and duty.

"Thank you for such a colourful welcome to Moata’a Village," they captioned the Instagram post.

This royal trip to Samoa comes hot on the heels of their five-day tour in Australia. What a whirlwind.

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