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Prince William and Kate Middleton Share Steamy Moment on Royal Balcony—and I Totally Almost Missed it

Is it getting hot in here or is it just me?

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If you’re a royals fan like me, it clearly came as the biggest surprise (and shock) of the month to hear Kate Middleton would be making her return to the public eye at Trooping the Colour this past weekend. Her announcement—which included a detailed health update—was at once moving and astoundingly honest.

But then came the appearance itself. And like many other royal reporters, I was so focused on Kate’s dress, Louis’s faces and Charles and Kate’s show of solidarity that I nearly missed another gorgeous moment: a show of genuine affection between Princess Catherine and Prince William.

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While the royals stood on the balcony (and London attendees stood in the pouring rain), Will and Kate shared a beautiful moment that was thankfully caught on camera. The two were photographed smiling at one another, making some intense—and might I add steamy—eye-contact.

And while I might have initially missed the PDA between the royal couple, their own flesh and blood certainly didn’t.

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Prince George seemed to spot the loving moment between his mom and dad. However, the future king otherwise stayed out of the headlines for the big day. The same can’t be said for his brother and sister.

Princess Charlotte caught the eye of the public for her royal wave and for looking particularly grown up alongside her mother. On the other hand, Prince Louis once again amused royal watchers with his funny faces—and his impressive dance moves.

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As I mentioned earlier, Princess Catherine confirmed her attendance slightly before the actual event with a social media post. She wrote, “I’m looking forward to attending The King’s Birthday Parade this weekend with my family and hope to join a few public engagements over the summer, but equally knowing I am not out of the woods yet. I am learning how to be patient, especially with uncertainty. Taking each day as it comes, listening to my body, and allowing myself to take this much needed time to heal. Thank you so much for your continued understanding, and to all of you who have so bravely shared your stories with me.” She signed the message, “C.”

So happy to have these Kate and Will PDA moments back.

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