Sometimes, it's hard to forget that our dear Kate Middleton and Prince William have been married for over eight years. Nearly a decade into their marriage, these two are still just as loving, affectionate, and adorable with each other as they were the day they announced their engagement. Now, because these two follow the royal rules a little bit more than Meghan Markle and Prince Harry do, they keep the PDA to a minimum, but that doesn't stop them from stealing some romantic glances at each other every once in a while. If there's anything we've learned over the years, it's that the cameras catch everything.
Even though Kate and Will may not hold hands or hug each other in public, they do show affection in their own way … through their eyes.
They might be in the middle of a busy royal engagement, but the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are going to find a way to stare at each other if they can. You'd think the marriage glow would wear off after nearly 10 years, but not with these two. The love is still very much strong between Kate and Wills. And we have to remember that the Cambridges are three kids in, which would usually put strain on the affection side of a marriage, but not with Will and Kate. They're still throwing each other smiles and loving glances like they did back in 2011, and naturally, we can't get enough of it. So, to honor all of the love between these two, here are 20 times Kate Middleton and Prince William really only had eyes for each other.
Young Love
In the early stages of their marriage, it was hard for Kate and Will to look away from each other. We'd like to say they've calmed down a little bit as the years went on, but they still sneak in a few looks here and there during their royal engagements.
Serving Up Some Looks
It doesn't look as if Kate and Will were watching much tennis when they attended Wimbledon during their first year of marriage. These two were still newlyweds, so naturally, they were far more interested in each other than in the sport being played.
Lending a Helping Hand
Look at Prince William being Kate's knight in shining armor! We're sure that he's done more chivalrous things than fixing the strings of her hoodie, but hey, the photographers can only catch so much on camera.
A Little Smirk
OK — just look at that little smile on Kate's face. She and Prince William were probably exchanging some cheeky comments, and we're just hoping that Queen Elizabeth was out of earshot.
Wedding Fun
At Princess Eugenie's wedding back in October, Prince William couldn't help but check out his amazing and beautiful wife. Can we blame him? Absolutely not. Kate was an absolute vision in that deep pink dress of hers.
Wine Buzz
It might just be us, but Mr. and Mrs. Cambridge look like they might have had a slight wine buzz going when this photo was taken. There's just something about Will's distant look and Kate's loving stare at her husband that makes us thing that vino they were drinking was pretty good.
A Walk in the Woods
You would think that after years of doing engagements together, these two would get sick of each other, but nope! Kate and Will still look just has happy to be working together as they did back in 2011. True love is forever, folks.
The Christmas Spirit
Needless to say, it doesn't take much to get these two in the mood for the holidays. From the looks of it, Prince William loved Kate's festive holiday skirt just as much as the rest of us.
Joking Around
If there's one thing we know about Kate and Will as a couple, it's that they're always down to have a good time and a good laugh. These two have fun together on royal engagements like they are the only ones present, and that's what real love is all about, right?
City of Love
How could Kate and Will not stare at each other when they were literally standing in front of the Eiffel Tower in the most romantic city in the world?? It might be Paris, or it might just be these two, but this is true love, folks.
Leaving Harry Behind
Poor Harry is straggling behind like "Hey guys … I'm here too." Don't worry, Harry. He didn't know it at the time, but before long, he was going to have his own wife to stare at like Kate and Will do.
Joking Around
Prince William is known to have a joke ready at a moment's notice, so he probably said something cheeky while eating that made Kate flash this winning smile. Now that's the kind of expression you want to put on your wife's face.
Easter Bliss
There's nothing like the holidays to get a couple in a couple-y mood. Even amid the cheating rumors, Kate and Prince William were beaming at each other during the royal family's Easter celebration this year. It could have also been because they were kid-free for a few hours.
Child-like Smile
Ok — can we just take a moment to appreciate the huge smile on Kate's face in this photo? For official photo calls, the duchess is usually so poised, but leave it to her husband to get her to loosen up and flash him a truly authentic smile.
So Impressed
If we had to guess, we'd say that Kate was impressing her husband with her ability to walk down airplane stairs in heels and stare at him at the same time.
Winter Playtime
Yeah … Kate and Will's kids were also included in this photo shoot, but mom and dad don't seem to mind. It's rare that we get to see the two Cambridges this relaxed in front of the camera, so it's refreshing to say the least!
The Walk & Stare
As a royal couple, multitasking is imperative to any healthy relationship. Kate and Will seem to have learned the art of being able to walk down steps without tripping and stare at each other at the same time. Guess you have to do what you have to do!
Sneaking a Glance
We see you sneaking that little look at your husband, Kate. With the massive amount of cameras that are on Will and Kate at all times, it's hard to sneak anything by the onlookers. Kate didn't seem to mind that she had been caught checking out her husband, though.
Cheeky Smiles
OK — we just love that little toothless grin that Prince William gives Kate sometimes. It makes it look like these two are sharing some secret joke or comment that's only for their ears. Could these two get any cuter??
Both Glowing From Pregnancy
We don't know exactly what it is, but whenever Kate is pregnant, it seems that both she and Prince William beam a little extra at each other during their royal engagements. Guess the baby glow is real, huh?
