The Prince and Princess of Wales led the glamorous arrivals at Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling's Cotswolds wedding on Saturday 6 June, treating fans to very rare displays of public affection.
Despite remaining poised and professional on daily royal engagements, the romantic atmosphere appeared to affect the royals, who were seen sharing lingering glances, coy smiles and fleeting hands on the smalls of each other's backs. This is further proof that the couple have relaxed their strict rules on PDA following the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Missed royal wedding
Their united appearance was particularly poignant, given that William had missed his cousin's first wedding.
Peter Phillips became the first of the late Queen Elizabeth's grandchildren to wed when he married Canadian management consultant Autumn Kelly on 17 May 2008, five years after meeting at the 2003 Montreal Grand Prix.
Among the 300 guests who gathered at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle were royals such as Peter's sister and bridesmaid Zara Tindall and nephew Prince Harry, who was joined by his then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy.
© Tim Graham Photo Library via GetMeanwhile, Kate made a solo appearance without her then-boyfriend Prince William, who was in Kenya attending the wedding of his ex-girlfriend Jecca Craig's brother.
Harriet and Peter's romantic wedding
For Peter's second wedding at All Saints Church in Kemble, the Waleses chose to leave their three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, at home.
They joined the likes of King Charles and Queen Camilla, who were also attending the Epsom Derby on the same day, Zara and Mike Tindall, and their children from former relationships – Peter's children Savannah, 15, and Isla, 14, and Harriet's teenage daughter Georgina.
Take a look at the best photos of the Prince and Princess of Wales joining forces at Peter and Harriet's wedding…
© Samir Hussein/WireImageJoint entrance
Ever the gentleman, Prince William exited the car only to swiftly join his wife Princess Kate as she stepped out in her Roland Mouret boucle dress.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageLook of love
Gazing in his direction, Kate's face lit up as she caught his eye.
© Getty ImagesLingering glance
With their backs to the camera as they made their way inside the church, one photo captured Kate's tumbling hair and gem earrings from Kiki McDonough as she cast a lingering look toward her husband.
© GettyFleeting touch
Guiding his wife inside the gates, William placed his hand on the small of Kate's back in a fleeting, blink-and-you'll-miss-it touch.
© Samir Hussein/WireImageUmbrella moment
Prince William was spotted holding an umbrella over his wife's head to protect her from the rainy weather as they departed from the ceremony. How sweet!
© Samir Hussein/WireImageGetting the giggles
The Prince and Princess couldn't hide their laughter as they navigated the wet weather and the blow-away umbrella, all while picking their way through crowds of guests with wide-brimmed hats.
