Prince William sent Royal Family fans into frenzy yesterday as he was seen sharing a sweet moment with one of his cousins at Royal Ascot. The Prince of Wales, who attended the event without his wife Princess Kate after she pulled out last minute, seemed pleased to see his royal relatives at the event.
After being part of the royal carriage procession with King Charles and Queen Camilla, William, 42, took to the royal box where he was seen sweetly greeting his cousin Zara Tindall. The prince seemed delighted to see her, giving her a kiss on the cheek before putting a loving hand on her shoulder. The sweet interaction has sent royal fans into a frenzy, with many commenting on just how sweet their bond is.
One fan wrote on X: “They always look happy to see each other and Zara brings so much fun to any occasion and she always has William’s back.”
A second said: “The fun, loving and caring big sister he never had.”
Another fan wrote: “I love their relationship. More like brother-sister. He really needs his down-to-earth cousins more and more.”
Someone else said: “Prince William and Zara Tindall are forever my favorite cousins combo.”
While Princess Kate may not have accompanied her husband to the event, William had plenty of relatives and friends around him, including Kate’s mum Carole Middleton.
The future King was also pictured at the event on Wednesday with his good friend Thomas van Staubenzee, the godfather of his daughter Princess Charlotte.
It is understood that Princess Kate was disappointed not to be at the event, but was not present as a result of getting the balance of royal engagements right following the news in January that her cancer is now in remission.