Kate Middleton and King Charles III shared a royally sweet moment during an emotional event.
After attending the Sept. 16 funeral for Katharine, Duchess of Kent —the wife of Queen Elizabeth II 's cousin Prince Edward , Duke of Kent, the Princess of Wales was photographed putting an arm on her father-in-law's shoulder and keeping it there while kissing him on both cheeks and curtsying.
In response to the touching gesture, the 76-year-old monarch looked down for a moment before peering back at Kate, with his arm placed gently by her side.
As for Prince William , he looked somber while standing by the princess and his father during the funeral proceedings.
Meanwhile, Charles’ wife Queen Camilla was unable to attend due to illness, with Buckingham Palace saying in a sta