Sweet moment Kate Middleton ‘breaks formal decorum’ as she puts a loving hand on Prince William’s shoulder in rare display of public affection

UNLIKE Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Cambridges tend to be reserved when it comes to PDA – but this was not the case yesterday.

Kate Middleton was seen placing a loving hand on Prince William’s shoulder in a rare display of public affection.

4

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has paid a visit to Kings Cross yesterday where they met with the Aga Khan ahead of their visit to Pakistan.

And while speaking to guests at the event the couple appeared to share a joke before Kate, 37, put on a tactile display reaching up to rub her husband’s hand.

While the move does not break royal protocol it is an unusual gesture on the basis of formal royal decorum according to etiquette expert Myka Meier.

She previously told : “Senior members of the royal family would likely not be told how to interact or when they can or cannot show PDA and would be trusted to use their better judgement as to when it’s appropriate.

4

4

“The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending.

“At a sombre or more formal event, we are less likely to see PDA than at a casual event where it would be deemed more fitting.”

The event was a formal occasion and therefore the gesture would normally be unexpected.

During yesterday's engagement Kate said that Princess Charlotte is "good with heat" after revealing that she cooks curries for Prince William.

And Kate said she was looking forward to trying the local food on offer in Pakistan when the couple head there in two weeks' time.

4

MOST READ IN FABULOUS

LET ME AGGRAVATE YOU

Robbie Williams hit by fresh blow in battle over £17m mansion

NAME FAME GAME

Most popular baby names revealed..use our tool to see where your fave ranked

RUDE GIRL

Submission, spanking & S&M - Rihanna's sauciest sex confessions revealed

OH MAE!

Molly-Mae opens up on low morale, Bambi’s concerning behaviour and co-parenting

It is unclear if the couple will take their three children on the trip from October 14 to 18.

In other royal news, we told you how Kate and Wills are getting new neighbours at Kensington Palace - and it could be Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank.

And we told you how

We shared how a pregnant Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton in a face mask and cheeky Princess Charlotte sticking her tongue out are among new royal emojis.