Royal photographer decodes Prince William and Kate’s ‘look of love’ at Trooping – ‘it wasn’t fleeting’
Royal photographer James Whatling has been covering the Prince and Princess of Wales for many years – and his latest royal venture was capturing Trooping the Colour on Saturday, which made waves all over the world as it marked Kate’s first public appearance since Christmas Day.
James braved the torrential rain that fell over London on Saturday, but it was all worth it to capture an incredible moment between Prince William and his wife of 13 years, as he explains in the latest episode of A Right Royal Podcast, which you can listen to below.
William and Kate’s sweet exchange
After hours of capturing the royals, from the procession down The Mall to the balcony appearance at Buckingham Palace, James explained to hosts Andrea Caamano and Emmy Griffiths, alongside HELLO!’s royal editor Emily Nash, why Prince William and Kate’s look of love was his favourite photo of the day.
“If you look, you can look at the minutiae of it, because you’re taking 20 frames a second and so it goes from a little look, and then Kate’s smile broadens, and it’s lovely, and it’s very much a welcome back,” he explains, before sweetly adding, “It’s good to have you back.”
Of the Wales’, he also said: “They’re obviously a very strong unit.”
Kate’s much-anticipated return
The Princess, 42, made her much-anticipated return to the public eye last weekend, joining the royal family at the King’s birthday parade.
Princess Kate, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte attend Trooping the Colour 2024© Getty
Kate rode in the Glass Coach carriage with her children
Kate shared the Glass Coach carriage with her three young children George, Charlotte, and Louis, and despite the heavy rain and wind, the family didn’t let the poor weather dampen their spirits.
Charlotte was seen wiping the carriage window to get a better view of the well-wishers on The Mall, while Louis’ standout moment was him dancing on the balcony of the Major General’s Office while watching the military parade.
