Kate Middleton and Prince William’s PDA in a photo they just shared is so sweet

To ring in 2022, Kate Middleton and Prince William, a.k.a. the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, shared a rare photo of themselves holding each other’s hands romantically in the back of a car. 

The photo is not very scandalous, but for royals like Kate Middleton and Prince William, this is the equivalent of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker making out with visible tongue in public. On New Year’s Eve, the official Instagram account for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@dukeandduchessofcambridge) shared the photo, which was taken the evening of the No Time to Die film premiere in London back in September. 

Although the pic was not actually taken on New Year’s Eve, it definitely has a NYE vibe. For the No Time to Die premiere, Middleton wore one of her most stunning red-carpet looks to date. The glittery gold-embellished Jenny Packham gown with a cape is more eye-catching than her usual looks, which tend to lean very classic and preppy, and sans glitter. 

For the special occasion, Middleton wore her hair up with some braided pieces. She complemented the shimmering gold gown with gold jewelry, including statement drop earrings, and wore natural but glam makeup. Prince William wore a sharp black tuxedo, because you can’t go wrong with a classic!

Kate Middleton and Prince William had a pretty low-key holiday season, so sharing a memory from a happier time a few months ago is spot-on and deeply relatable. Due to a worldwide surge in COVID-19 cases, the queen cancelled the royal family’s usual gathering in Sandringham. “This Christmas will be different to what so many of us had planned,” the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge wrote in an Instagram post on December 25. “From those who are alone or having to isolate away from loved ones, to the incredible people supporting our NHS and caring for those most in need—we are thinking of you. W & C.”