Prince William shared a tender moment with Zara Tindall as she checked in on her cousin at Royal Ascot yesterday.
The Prince of Wales, 41, was spotted warmly embracing Princess Anne‘s daughter, 43, during the second day of the races in Berkshire.
A lip reader has caught sweet interaction between the royals, claiming that Zara greeted the prince with: ‘Hi, lovely to see you, are you ok?’ before William responded with: ‘Yes of course I am, it’s wonderful.’
At one point in the conversation, Zara was snapped affectionately adjusting her cousin’s jacket, which he had paired with a top hat.
The two cousins, born just 13 months apart, formed a close relationship in childhood and they have continued to be good friends.
Prince William shared a tender moment with Zara Tindall as she checked in on her cousin at Royal Ascot yesterday
Zara looked sophisticated in an elegant pink floral dress which she paired with a cream trilby hat and delicate cream earrings.
She completed the ensemble with a natural make-up look, and sophisticated up do, with her blonde locks styled into a chic low bun at the nape of her neck.
Early in the day William shared a relaxed moment with another cousin Princess Eugenie as the two attended Royal Ascot in Berkshire.
The prince was spotted gently teasing his younger cousin about her choice of headgear.
Eugenie, whose parents are Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew, opted for a pink ensemble for her day at the races.
The 34-year-old paired her dress with a baby pink hat, featuring a long tassel, which fell almost to her collar.
To complete the ensemble, she wore light make-up, pairing glowy peach flushed cheeks with full eyelashes and glossy lips.
In a cheeky show of affection, William playfully flicked the tassel that fell in front of his cousin’s smiling face.
Royal Ascot, a five-day flat horse racing event held annually at Ascot racecourse in Berkshire, is a major event in the social calendar.
The Prince of Wales, 41, was spotted warmly embracing Princess Anne ‘s daughter, 43, during the second day of the races in Berkshire
The two cousins, born just 13 months apart, had a close relationship since childhood and they have continued to be good friends
Zara looked sophisticated in an elegant pink floral dress which she paired with a cream trilby hat and delicate cream earrings
Zara alongside Princess Beatrice and Prince William, at day two of Royal Ascot 2024
And it is popular with many royals, notably, the late Queen Elizabeth II, who famously loved the race so much that after she died, some thought The Firm’s connection with it may end.
However, King Charles has attended both Royal Ascots during his reign so far.
Prince William didn’t just spend his day teasing his cousins, he proved his good nature and gentlemanly heart after he helped his mother-in-law get out of a sticky situation.
Carole Middleton was giving her first public appearance following her daughter’s cancer diagnosis when she had the misfortune of ending up with her heel stuck in the grass.
William offered her his hand to grab onto after the heel of her right shoe got trapped in the turf.
The pair were seen laughing off the shoe mishap as they walked off together and joined other guests.
Zara and William appeared deep in conversation as they enjoyed the races in Berkshire
William (right) shared a joke with his younger cousin, Princess Eugenie (left), on the second day at the Royal Ascot
The Prince of Wales grinned playfully at Eugenie who attempted to cling onto her thick pink tassel
Eugenie wore summery make-up, pairing peach blush with full eyelashes and glossy lips
Carole Middleton wrapped her arm affectionately around Eugenie who wore her hair in an up do, revealing her unusual tattoo
Meanwhile photographs of Zara also showed her warmly greeting Princess Beatrice, placing an arm around her shoulders, and planting a kiss on her cheek.
Next, she extended an equally warm greeting to Beatrice’s mother, Sarah Ferguson, placing a hand on the Duchess of York’s shoulder.
Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Beatrice’s husband, also received a warm greeting from mother-of-three Zara.
Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, 60, was the next to receive a kiss from Zara, who pulled him in with one arm to show her affectionate nature.
The tactile royal was later pictured with her arm around the Duke as they conversed during a drink reception at Ascot.
During the reception, Zara’s husband Mike showed he is just as warm as his wife, giving Sarah, the Duchess of York a warm hug.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla, who was sporting a chic turquoise ensemble, wrapped her arms around Zara, showing affection for her niece.
Sociable Zara was also snapped speaking with Prince William and his mother-in-law Carole Middleton.
The royal wrapped her arm fondly around her cousin William, learning in to give him her customary peck on the cheek.