Kate Middleton and Prince William Snuggle, Kiss and Show More PDA Than Ever in New Video: See the Best Moments!

Mar. 15, 2025

Kate Middleton and Prince William in a video released Sept. 9, 2024.Photo:The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

On Monday, Sept. 9, the royal mom shared the news via a three-minute video that left viewers with much to take in — including a personal update on Kate’s health. “Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus," she said.

The royal couple, who have been together for more than 20 years now, can be seen holding hands, laying down next to one another and sitting on a picnic blanket with the family dog, Orla. At one point in the clip, Kate lays her head on William’s shoulder; in another affectionate moment, William kisses his wife on the cheek.

Kate Middleton and Prince William appear affectionate in a video released Sept. 9, 2024.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

“This time has, above all, reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted,” Kate said. “Of simply loving and being loved.”

Kate Middleton leans her head on Prince William’s shoulder in a video released Sept. 9, 2024.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

Kate and William’s love story began as students at the University of St. Andrews in the early 2000s. In 2010, the two announced their engagement ahead of their April 29, 2011, wedding at Westminster Abbey; they celebrated 13 years of marriage earlier this year, a little over one month after Kate released a much more somber video on March 22, announcing she had been diagnosed with cancer.

“The last nine months have been incredibly tough for us as a family,” Kate, 42, said in the video released Sept. 9. “Life as you know it can change in an instant, and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown.”

She added, “The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you,” she said, no doubt referencing William, also 42, and their children. “With humility, it also brings you face-to-face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything.”

Prince William kisses Kate Middleton on the cheek in a new video released Sept. 9, 2024.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

Kate and William’s public displays of affection in the new video were a stark departure from years past, when the Prince and Princess of Wales were typically more stoic in their interactions publicly. Historically, the two have been less demonstrative in public, though Myka Meier, royal etiquette expert and founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, previously told PEOPLE, “There is no actual etiquette or royal protocol that says the couple must refrain from PDA.” The likely reason forthe couple’s restraint, she said, is because they are “working representatives of the British monarchy.”

Prince William and Kate Middleton hold hands in a video released Sept. 9, 2024.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

While no specific return-to-work date was specified in the Sept. 9 announcement, Kate has been working from home and keeping in touch with her team as the summer has progressed. PEOPLE understands she will not join William this week as he visits Wales, but thatshe does plan to attend Remembrance Sundayon Nov. 10 with her husband. Remembrance Sunday is an annual staple in the royal diary, where royals, politicians and military leaders gather at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall, London to pay tribute to fallen service members.

“I am, however, looking forward to being back at work and undertaking a few more public engagements in the coming months when I can,” Kate said on Sept. 9.

Kate Middleton and Prince William laugh in a video released Sept. 9, 2024.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

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He added, “She will be back, but when you have had an experience like this, it changes your perspective and the order of things.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William hold hands in video released Sept. 9, 2024.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Youtube

A Buckingham Palace spokesperson says King Charles (who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer) and Queen Camilla “consider the details in today’s announcement to be wonderful news and will continue to offer all love, thoughts and support to The Princess on her continued path to full recovery.”

source: people.com