16 adorable photos of royals showing rare PDA

Talia LakritzMay 11, 2020, 22:45 IST

Prince William and Kate Middleton at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London in 2017.Max Mumby/Indigo/Contributor

Public displays of affection go against standards of royal etiquette.
Every once in a while, royal couples act more informally and wrap their arms around each other, hold hands, or kiss in public.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have never shied away from PDA.
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When members of the royal family are in public, they act as representatives of the crown. Royal engagements aren't usually an appropriate time for affectionate gestures with their partners. But every once in a while, royal couples share brief, sweet moments together that provide a glimpse into their relationships.

Here are adorable photos of royals showing rare PDA.

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It's more rare to find photos of them where they're not touching.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2018. Yui Mok/AP Images

Even before they took a step back from royal life, they were more informal than other royal couples.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2019. Chris Jackson/ Getty Images

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have never shied away from PDA.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2017. Andy Stenning/WPA Pool/Getty Images

They put their arms around each other on a visit to Dublin, Ireland.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in Ireland in 2020. Tim Rooke/Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

William put his arm around Middleton during a charity event promoting their mental health initiative, Heads Together.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London in 2017. Max Mumby/Indigo/Contributor

During their royal tour at the British Columbia Legislature, Middleton rested her hand on her husband's leg.

Prince William and Kate Middleton with Justin Trudeau in 2016. Chris Jackson / Staff

At a polo event in 2012, the royal couple stole a quick kiss.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Audi Polo Challenge at Santa Barbara Polo Club in Santa Barbara, California. Alex J. Berliner/AP Images for YourBash

But every once in a while, they share sweet moments.

Prince William and Kate Middleton at the 2012 Olympics. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Prince William and Kate Middleton usually refrain from displays of affection in public.

Prince William and Kate Middleton on a royal engagement. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

While visiting Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, they held hands as they walked through botanical gardens.

Prince Charles and Camilla in Rio de Janeiro in 2009. John Stillwell/WPA Pool/Getty Images

They held hands while doing charity work in Pakistan.

Camilla and Prince Charles in Pakistan in 2006. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

They shared a peck at a polo match in 2005.

Prince Charles and Camilla at a polo match in 2005. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images

On royal engagements, Prince Charles and Camilla keep their hands at their sides.

Prince Charles and Camilla in 2019. zz/KGC-375/STAR MAX/IPx 2019/AP

They also shared a blanket at an event that same year.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth in 2015. AP/KGC-42/STAR MAX/IPx

They held hands on their way out of a memorial service in 2015.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 2015. BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images

They rang in the new year with a midnight kiss on January 1, 2000.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth in 2000. Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images

Prince Philip saw Queen Elizabeth off with a kiss on the cheek as she boarded a plane in 1982.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1982. Bettmann/Contributor/Getty Images

On a tour of Canada in 1951, the couple shared a square dance.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth in Canada in 1951. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

But they occasionally show how deep their love runs, like when they linked arms as newlyweds on their honeymoon in 1947.

Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth on their honeymoon in 1947. AP

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip don't usually touch each other in public.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip in 1972. Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

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