Kate Middleton And Prince William's Hand-Holding Moment Steals The Show At State Banquet

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Prince William and Kate Middleton , the Prince and Princess of Wales, surprised royal watchers with a rare public display of affection at a state banquet hosted by King Charles and Queen Camilla. The event, held in Windsor to honour US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, featured a fleeting moment of the couple holding hands, a gesture that quickly went viral online.

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The official Instagram account for the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a montage from the evening with the caption,“A day to remember in Windsor for the State Visit of @potus.” Among the highlights, the video showed the royal couple's warm hand-holding moment, sparking a wave of reactions across platforms, including X.

Watch the viral post here:

Social media users were quick to gush over the Princess of Wales.“A beautiful picture!! And I absolutely love that they're holding hands, we are being spoiled,” one wrote. Another added,“Wow, the hair! The lighting, the couple ... everything ... *chef's kiss*”, the third user commented,“Showing off his beautiful wife.”

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Many remarked on her gown, tiara, and hairstyle, while others admitted they almost missed the rare PDA because they were“mesmerised” by her look.

Kate Middleton's look:

For the banquet, Kate Middleton wore a custom floor-length Phillipa Lepley gown with a high-necked, long-sleeved gold overlay. She accessorised with a blue sash, medals, and the Cambridge Lover's Knot Tiara-an heirloom once owned by Queen Mary and later Queen Elizabeth II. Completing her look was a pearl-encrusted clutch.

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Prince William opted for his Windsor Uniform, featuring a white shirt, black trousers, a navy blazer with a red collar, and a blue sash.

The couple's understated yet affectionate gesture, paired with Kate's regal ensemble, made the banquet one of the most talked-about royal appearances of the year.

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