“THEY NEVER SAY IT OUT LOUD.” 💛👑 — BUT THIS NEW LEAK MOMENT MAY HAVE REVEALED THE QUIET LOVE STORY ROYAL FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING TO SEE Prince William and Princess Kate have shared a stunning behind-the-scenes photograph taken before their highly anticipated return to Royal Ascot, and royal watchers can’t stop talking about it. While the couple are often seen carrying out official duties with grace and composure, this candid moment offered something much more personal — a glimpse of the warmth and affection that exists when the cameras aren’t focused on royal protocol.

Princess Kate and Prince William share behind-the-scenes Ascot picture

The Prince and Princess of Wales feature in the new picture.

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The Prince and Princess of Wales star in the new picture (Image: Kensington Palace)

Kensington Palace have shared a glamorous new photograph of the Prince and Princess of Wales which was taken before their much-anticipated joint return to Royal Ascot today. Their appearance at the second day of the famous racing event on Wednesday was Catherine’s first since her cancer diagnosis.

The image was captured outside their Forest Lodge home near Windsor Castle and shows Catherine wearing a sunshine-yellow dress by Roksanda, which she previously debuted on her and Prince William’s 2022 Caribbean tour. The caption alongside the picture reads: “A wonderful day at Royal Ascot. W & C.”

The new image comes after the pair shared the happy update that their son, Prince George, will continue his education at Eton College in September.

 

Fans on social media were quick to praise the new behind-the-scenes picture. One fan wrote: “You are SUNSHINE! Thank you, Prince and Princess!”

A second agreed, saying: “That yellow really is a beautiful colour on you, princess.”

A third said: “The most beautiful couple.”

Another said succinctly: “You’re both a credit to the UK and Commonwealth.”

A final fan quipped: “Wow… what a couple. They look so regal.”

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The new image comes after the couple confirmed Prince George will be enrolled at Eton College in September after he leaves Lambrook School this summer.

Prince William and Catherine’s spokesman said in a statement: “Kensington Palace can confirm that Prince George will attend Eton College from this September.” Prince William is said to be “thrilled” that George will attend his alma mater in the autumn, after enjoying five years there himself from 1995.

Prince George’s first day at Eton later this year is expected to be documented in the traditional way, with a photograph of the then-13-year-old signing the school’s Entrance Book with his parents by his side.

Fees are currently set at an eye-watering £21,099.60 per term, totalling £63,298.80 for the year.

SOURCE: EXPRESS