Kate Middleton and King Charles have always shared a warm relationship, which was evident in their recent gathering. The royals came together to pay respect to the funeral of Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, on September 16. While leaving the Westminster Cathedral, the Princess of Wales’ gesture as she bid farewell to her father-in-law has been captured in photos.
Kate Middleton’s sweet gesture towards father-in-law King Charles was captured in a photo
A touching moment between King Charles and The Princess of Wales at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent.
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Kate Middleton’s warm gesture towards King Charles in new photos appeared to be sweet. The two met when the royal family gathered at Westminster Cathedral on Tuesday at the funeral of the Duchess of Kent, Katharine. At the age of 92, Katharine passed away on September 4. As her coffin was shifted to a hearse after the Requiem Mass service, the family members were reportedly standing on the steps. It was time to say goodbye to the attendees.
When the 76-year-old king was about to go towards his car, his daughter-in-law warmly bid him farewell. She planted a kiss on the monarch’s cheeks, followed by a quick curtsy. While placing her hand on his shoulder, she looked at her father-in-law with warm eyes, showcasing their bond. He seemed to have responded to the gesture in the same way.
According to PEOPLE, their interaction gave a glimpse into the sweet relationship the two share. Last year, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith told the outlet that Middleton has always been “like the daughter he never had.” “He shares with William an impulse to protect her,” she added. Furthermore, the king has often displayed his affection for the future queen. In October 2023, he referred to Prince William’s wife as “my beloved daughter-in-law” during his speech at a Kenya banquet.
Earlier, a report suggested that the two even teamed up to plan a reunion between William and Prince Harry. A source claimed that the 43-year-old princess joined hands with the king to end the two brothers’ ongoing feud at a royal wedding. However, things did not seem to have gone according to plan.
Originally reported by Suushmmita Sen on Reality Tea.
