Prince William and Kate Middleton are often seen as the more reserved royal couple, especially when compared to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who are well known for their public displays of affection.

But according to one royal expert, the Prince and Princess of Wales are not nearly as formal as they appear.

In fact, when the cameras aren’t rolling, William and Kate share their own moments of tenderness.

William and Kate’s Subtle PDA Moments

Royal correspondent and bestselling author Katie Nicholl, who wrote Kate: The Future Queen, says she has “spent hours with Kate Middleton” and witnessed firsthand the difference in their behavior off-camera.

Speaking ahead of William and Kate’s 15th wedding anniversary next April, Nicholl revealed:
“I’ve been with them on many occasions, and when the cameras drop, you’ll often see them walk away and Kate will put an arm around his waist, or he’ll place his hand in the small of her back.”

She added, “There’s a lovely closeness between them, and whereas at the start of their marriage they seemed shy a