Trooping the Color occurred this weekend, giving royal watchers loads to take pleasure in. Among the many highlights was a touching second on the Buckingham Palace balcony, the place the Princess of Wales shared a heat trade with the Duke of Kent, a lot to the delight of onlookers. 

Because the royal household gathered to look at the thrilling RAF flypast, the 2 senior royals had been seen standing side-by-side. 

In a beautiful, affectionate gesture, Kate gracefully positioned her arm on the Duke of Kent’s elbow as they greeted one another. However the second that really captured hearts got here when the Duke, 89, appeared to present the Princess of Wales a discreet but unmistakable flying kiss. 

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The late Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin has lengthy been a stalwart determine at royal occasions and holds a really shut relationship with the youthful royals. 

Final month, 43-year-old Kate was seen sharing a young trade with the Duke. As she walked previous him, Kate warmly greeted the senior royal, inserting a comforting arm on his shoulder and providing him a large, real smile. 

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Kate was additionally standing alongside the Prince of Wales, and their youngsters Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. 

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester additionally joined the King and Queen on the enduring balcony. 

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The royal relations could possibly be seen chatting to one another because the planes flew over the palace. Spectators in The Mall cheered because the Royal Air Drive Aerobatic Group – the Pink Arrows – flew overhead, releasing vibrant trails of purple, white, and blue smoke. 

The drive used a mix of sustainable aviation gas and regular jet gas for his or her engines, in addition to a renewable biofuel for the smoke trails. 

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The royal household waved one final time on the crowd earlier than retreating again into the Palace. 

Who’s the Duke of Kent

Prince Edward is a full-time working member of the royal household and carried out 97 engagements alone final yr. 

His spouse, the Duchess of Kent, celebrated her 92nd birthday on 22 February. Katharine has saved a low profile since stepping again from royal duties in 1996.