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This is the reason why the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are never spotted holding hands in public

EVER wondered why royals Kate and Wills never pack on public displays of affection?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are at many a fancy event together, but they are very rarely pictured hand in hand.

The are often pictured walking close together, but rarely touch hands in public
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The are often pictured walking close together, but rarely touch hands in publicCredit: Getty Images

Unlike Prince Harry, who was spotted holding hands with his actress girlfriend Meghan Markle earlier this month, his brother opts to walk solo.

Etiquette experts believe that the Cambridges may refrain from looking loved-up as it could detract from their role as royals.

One theory suggests that the duo don’t hold hands because it could be considered bad manners
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One theory suggests that the duo don’t hold hands because it could be considered bad mannersCredit: PA:Press Association
The royal couple were married in April, 2011, and are regularly pictured together
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The royal couple were married in April, 2011, and are regularly pictured togetherCredit: Getty Images

Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, told : "There is no actual etiquette or royal protocol that says the couple must refrain from PDA.

"The likely reasoning is more that while travelling on a tour such as the India trip, technically the couple are working representatives of British Monarchy.

"The couple are likely to show very little PDA, if any, to remain professional during their designated roles abroad."

The delighted couple hugged among the cheering crowd during the 2012 Olympic Games
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The delighted couple hugged among the cheering crowd during the 2012 Olympic GamesCredit: Getty Images

Despite the theory, the royal pair do occasionally share the love in public.

In 2012, they celebrated Team GB's Olympic cycling victory with a happy embrace.

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It’s not the first royals-related question to bug the British public in recent months.

In November, reports revealed the reason why Prince William doesn’t wear a wedding ring.

Previous articles have also suggested why royal baby George is always photographed wearing shorts… and it’s not because they look super cute.

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