Kate Middleton lets loose in Scotland: rare and surprising gestures of affection for William at church!

A single coronation? And why do ! King Charles III, who officially took over the reins of the kingdom, succeeding his mother Elizabeth II on May 6, was entitled to new honors, in Scotland this time. On Wednesday July 5, 2023, the sovereign and his wife, Queen Camilla Parker Bowles, actually went to the cathedral of Saint-Gilles in Edinburgh while the bells rang out in all the streets of the capital.

Before arriving at this holy site, King Charles III and Camilla took part in a grand royal procession, starting from Holyrood Palace, the official residence of the Windsors, passing through the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s main street. Not far from the royal couple were the Princess and the Prince of Wales, ie Prince William and Kate Middleton, who simply captivated the crowds. In a royal blue suit dress, signed Catherine Walker – it’s the 3rd time she’s worn it at a public event – the mother of George, 9, Charlotte, 8 and Louis, 5, caused a great sensation by combining chic with a certain colorful audacity.

Rare gestures of affection

Despite the very solemn side of this day, Kate Middleton allowed herself a few gestures of affection in the middle of the ceremony … (as evidenced by the photos of the Dailymail), she who is however used to following the protocol to the letter , and who carefully avoids being too close to her husband. In the photographs of this Scottish coronation, somewhat heckled by demonstrators, we can indeed see the princess whispering a few words in William’s ear, but also patting him affectionately on the back of his body. The couple was able to meet many representatives of Scottish communities and organizations that day.

After receiving the crown of King James V of Scotland, as well as a sword of state and a scepter of gold and precious stones, King Charles III was able to hear the 21 cannon shots fired from the castle of ‘Edinburgh, in his honor. He was eventually escorted by the Royal Regiment of Scotland back to Holyrood Palace. It is here that he organized, with the queen consort, a garden party in honor of this second coronation. Long live the king !