Kate's 'sexy reprimand' to William with cheeky gesture after mistake - expert
The Prince and Princess of Wales are known for indulging in the odd PDA - but one moment between the couple was particularly cheeky.
William and Kate looked glamorous as they attended the 2023 BAFTAs earlier this year, with the princess wowing in in a recycled Alexander McQueen gown and dramatic black opera-style gloves. But it wasn't the outfit that caught the eye, it was her cheeky pat on William's bottom. As they walked the carpet, Kate was spotted in a blink-and-you-'ll-miss-it moment tapping William affectionately on his behind. The clip went viral on social media with many royal fans loving the cheeky moment and saying it was a flirty PDA.
However, according to body language expert Judi James, it seems that Kate performed the gesture following a mistake by William - and she used it as a reprimand. She told the Mirror: "This bum-tap gesture is part of a swift series of non-verbal signals between the couple, known as tie-signs.
"As they walk past the crowds, Kate seems to look back to acknowledge a complimentary comment with a smile. She then pushes her right hand out towards William’s in what looks like a cue to hold hands. William mistakenly leans in to suggest he is expecting more of the flirty whispering they have been doing and raises his hand as his head gets closer, missing Kate’s offer. Kate then 'rewards' William with a pat on the bum. So this works as both a sexy ritual or appreciation and a small reprimand for missing her cue".
The couple at the BAFTAs earlier this year (Getty Images)
Kate wore a recycled Alexander McQueen gown (David Fisher/REX/Shutterstock)It comes as the couple only had eyes for each other as they welcomed the South Korean president on his state visit to the UK yesterday. The couple - who were caught sharing a sneaky PDA - joined King Charles and Queen Camilla to view artefacts from the Royal Collection alongside President Yoon Suk Yeol and First Lady Kim Keon-hee at Buckingham Palace. It came after the royals treated their guests to a ceremonial welcome and a carriage ride earlier in the day.
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Footage from the event shows the royals, who also included the Duchess of Edinburgh, admire Korean-related items, as they entertained their guests. And at the end of the tour, William and Kate can be seen being approached by an aide, who seemingly tells them it's time to go.
William places a hand on Kate's back
The pair took a few steps arm in armAnd it prompted William to tenderly place a hand on his wife's back with Kate reciprocating the gesture and the pair taking several steps arm in arm as they made their way out of the palace Picture Gallery.
The gesture did not go unnoticed by royal fans who were delighted to see the pair's sweet moment. One wrote on X: "Aww how adorable! Those two love each other so much." While another said: "I love them. So genuine. Nothing posed for cameras just a dedicated loving couple."
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