The Cambridges at the Sussex wedding

The Cambridges at the Sussex wedding
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On May 19, 2018, His Royal Highness Prince Harry married Meghan Markle as the world watched in awe. Later, it was revealed there may have been some tension between the Cambridges and the newly married Sussexes, and it may be evident here, as Wood notes Kate is looking a bit more tired than usual—though of course, that might be because she gave birth to baby number three, Prince Louis less than a month earlier. But as always, William makes a point of leaning in as he speaks to his wife. As a family, “they form a tight cluster,” Wood adds. “Gently holding hands with their children, they’re clearly a close family unit.”

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A bit more posed and proper than usual

A bit more posed and proper than usual
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Wood can’t help but notice how posed and proper the Cambridges look as they attend the first day of the Royal Ascot at the Ascot Racecourse in London on June 18, 2019. A top-hatted William reaches his hand towards his wife, who stands stiffly beside him, her own hands firmly clutching her purse. At the time this photo was taken, the media was reporting that William had had an extramarital affair with Kate’s now-former friend, Rose Hanbury. Whether it’s true or not, Kate’s tension is difficult to conceal, despite that William seems to be seeking her approval.

The camera sees all

The camera sees all
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Clearly, 2019 was a tough year for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. First, there was the aforementioned media brouhaha, and then there was the departure of the Sussexes to North America, possibly forever. That being said, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex did make a brief return to the United Kingdom in March to observe Commonwealth Day with the Royal family. Nevertheless, in this photo taken on March 9, Wood notices how the stress has taken a toll on William and Kate. “They look like they’ve aged decades, and their heavy sadness doesn’t match the event,” she says.

A glimmer of sunshine and hope for the future

A glimmer of sunshine and hope for the future
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Even for those who have managed to avoid infection, the pandemic has presented enormous challenges. Yet we’re happy to see William and Kate seem to be happily in synch once again in this screenshot of a video call on May 15, in which the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are speaking to crisis volunteers. Wood notes how their bodies overlap, and Kate’s head is tilted naturally towards William, with his tilted toward her. And if they had appeared to age decades in the photo from Commonwealth Day, it appears they’ve now reversed the process.

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