It’s not often that we witness the royal family engage in public displays of affection. Typically, the ever-stoic working royals maintain a professional demeanor, keeping their physical closeness away from the public spotlight. Aside from the occasional excited hug at sporting events and that iconic balcony kiss on their wedding day, the Prince and Princess of Wales usually remain somewhat distant during official engagements.
However, a recent moment between the couple has gone viral on social media, showcasing a rare public display of affection. They were filmed enjoying a sweet interaction while walking through their hotel in Barbados, with the charming moment captured by Jimmy Rex from the U.S. Many users have quickly commented on the adorable footage, celebrating their connection.
Catherine has been delivering a series of stunning sartorial statements during her overseas tour of the Caribbean with Prince William. After a whirlwind three days in Jamaica, the princess looked like a ray of sunshine in a vibrant canary yellow ensemble as she stepped off the plane. The royal style maven opted for a bespoke midi dress by British designer Roxanda in a rich cherry hue, perhaps as a subtle nod to the colors of the Jamaican flag.
She complemented her look with white and gold Aquazzura pumps, a white Salvatore Ferragamo clutch, and dangling earrings by Soru. This outfit formed a touching tribute to her late mother-in-law, as it closely echoed a dress worn by Princess Diana during a royal tour of Australia in 1988. Diana’s dress, created by Irish designer Paul Costelloe, was famously photographed on her visit to Terle Beach in New South Wales, where she presented an award to a group of lifeguards.
Just days before, Prince William had evoked fond memories of family holidays with his mother in a speech delivered at a reception in Nassau. Catherine looked positively radiant in a £17,000 belted floral pink peplum dress by Alexander McQueen, reminiscent of a gown worn by the Princess of Wales during her first royal tour of Australia in 1983.
The 80s-inspired piece featured a bow-detailed ruffled collar, puffed sleeves, and a pleated peplum at the waist. It also included oversized crystal embellishment buckles and faux pearl buttons, nodding to the decade's glamorous excess. Many noted its resemblance to the Jan van Velden piece worn by Diana during her visit to Alice Springs School nearly 40 years ago.
Both William and Catherine enjoyed their time in Barbados during their Caribbean royal tour, which lasted three weeks. While they were away, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis remained in the U.K. with their nanny, Maria Teresa Tindal, who has worked for the royals since George was a baby.
Earlier this year, another moment captured Prince William’s flirtatious side, which has since resurfaced on social media. The clip, recorded during their visit to a Grange Pavilion in Cardiff in October 2023, shows the future king jokingly asking, “Who’s pinching my bottom?” before winking and bursting into laughter. A blushing Princess of Wales looked at her husband in shock before joining in his giggles, providing royal fans with a glimpse into their playful relationship.
In this unearthed clip that quickly gained thousands of views, viewers noticed another charming exchange between the couple. If you zoom in, you can see Catherine asking William who pinched him, to which he humorously replies, “I don’t know,” at the very end of the video, eliciting even more laughter. Fans couldn’t help but liken William’s laughter to that of his father, King Charles III, noting the striking resemblance in their expressions.
