Prince William made a sweet, protective gesture of PDA toward Kate Middleton during a surprise appearance at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert.They were also seen exchanging many smiley, loving glances.Although royals have historically avoided PDA, the Prince and Princess of Wales appear to have ramped up their public displays of affection following Kate’s return to the spotlight.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has made a stunning comeback to the public stage with recent back-to-back appearances. From her beautiful springtime ensembles to her ever-present megawatt smile, Kate Middleton has been nothing short of glowing. Her radiance is likely a combination of her continued cancer remission, love for work, and having her guiding light—her husband, Prince William—by her side. William made sure to show his love and support during their most recent outing with some sweet PDA.
Prince William guides Kate Middleton to their seats at the the 80th Anniversary of VE Day concert on May 8, 2025.
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The Prince and Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert at Horse Guards Parade in London, England. They joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince Edward, and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, for an evening of performances to close off the national celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The holiday celebrates the end of World War II in Europe.
As the couple found their seats, William led his wife by placing a hand on the small of her back while gazing at her with warm eyes. Several times throughout the event, a smiley William and Kate exchanged loving glances.
Prince William and Kate Middleton make a surprise appearance at the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert on May 8, 2025.
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Although royals have historically refrained from public displays of affection, the pair have seemed to embrace PDA as Kate has made her return to the spotlight.
“They are happy for people to see them be touchy-feely,” royal biographer and Majesty magazine editor-in-chief Ingrid Seward told People in March. “They’re in a different phase of their life now. William is very protective and very proud of her for coming through this and carrying on with her life.”
Royal historian Amanda Foreman echoed this sentiment, telling the outlet, “There is a sense of protectiveness and partnership. And just in time, frankly—if there was ever a time when the country required stability, this is it. The international stage is so unstable, it is rather extraordinary to see how both have risen to the occasion.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton attend the VE Day 80: A Celebration To Remember concert on May 8, 2025.
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For the May event, Kate looked like a vision in white, recycling a Self-Portrait blazer that she first wore to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The tweed suit jacket featured satin peak labels, a subtle peplum, and a built-in belt. She paired the piece with a pleated skirt with lace trim, nude heels, sheer tights, a black clutch, a four-strand pearl necklace, and matching earrings. As for beauty, she glammed up with rosy makeup and decorated her half-up, half-down ‘do with a black velvet bow.
William looked dapper beside her in a black suit, matching dress shoes, white button-down shirt, blue tie, and several medals pinned to his lapel.