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19 Times Will and Kate Showed Love During Sporting Events

Kate Middleton and Prince William Pictures at Sports Events

19 Times Will and Kate Showed Love During Sporting Events

They showed rare and extremely adorable PDA during a cycling event at the London Olympics in 2012.
Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge share a history of playing sports — Kate played tennis and swam at St Andrews while William was on a rugby team and still competes in charity polo matches — so it's no surprise that they both enjoy watching sporting events as well. The couple have popped up smiling at Wimbledon multiple times over the years, got cute courtside at an NBA game in 2014, and showed celebratory PDA during the London Olympics in 2012. It seems Will and Kate are quite comfortable sharing sweet moments and trading loving glances when they're in the stands. Scroll through for 19 of their best!

Will and Kate shared a few smiles while cheering in the stands at Wimbledon's Men's Final in July 2016.
Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

Will and Kate shared a few smiles while cheering in the stands at Wimbledon's Men's Final in July 2016.

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Will wrapped his arm around a smiley Kate during the September 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

Will wrapped his arm around a smiley Kate during the September 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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They chatted it up while watching the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

They chatted it up while watching the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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The pair got a little goofy during a hot day at the Commonwealth Games in July 2014.
Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo

The pair got a little goofy during a hot day at the Commonwealth Games in July 2014.

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Will and Kate were game for a photo op while courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game in December 2014.
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Will and Kate were game for a photo op while courtside at a Brooklyn Nets game in December 2014.

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They couldn't hide their smiles at Wimbledon in June 2011.
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They couldn't hide their smiles at Wimbledon in June 2011.

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They couldn't hide their reactions while watching the Rugby World Cup in September 2015.
Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

They couldn't hide their reactions while watching the Rugby World Cup in September 2015.

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What did Will say? Kate let out a laugh at Wimbledon in July 2015.
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What did Will say? Kate let out a laugh at Wimbledon in July 2015.

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The exchanged a sweet glance while watching the August 2012 Olympics in London.
Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

The exchanged a sweet glance while watching the August 2012 Olympics in London.

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William put an arm around Kate, who shot him a loving look at the Commonwealth Games in July 2014.
Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo

William put an arm around Kate, who shot him a loving look at the Commonwealth Games in July 2014.

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Kate and Will cheered in unison while watching the Wimbledon Championships in July 2014.
Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

Kate and Will cheered in unison while watching the Wimbledon Championships in July 2014.

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Will had Kate cracking up at the Paralympic Games in August 2012.
Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson

Will had Kate cracking up at the Paralympic Games in August 2012.

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The duo shared a laugh at an equestrian event during the 2012 London Olympics.
Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

The duo shared a laugh at an equestrian event during the 2012 London Olympics.

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They got into the spirit with a wave during the Paralympic Games in August 2012.
Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson

They got into the spirit with a wave during the Paralympic Games in August 2012.

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Kate got close to William while watching the Olympics in August 2012.
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Kate got close to William while watching the Olympics in August 2012.

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You could feel Will and Kate's excitement as they watched the Rugby World Cup in September 2015.
Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo

You could feel Will and Kate's excitement as they watched the Rugby World Cup in September 2015.

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They cracked each other up during a July 2014 Wimbledon tennis match.
Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang

They cracked each other up during a July 2014 Wimbledon tennis match.

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They showed rare and extremely adorable PDA during a cycling event at the London Olympics in 2012.
Image Source: Getty / Pascal Le Segretain

They showed rare and extremely adorable PDA during a cycling event at the London Olympics in 2012.

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They only had eyes for each other at the July 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.
Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby/Indigo

They only had eyes for each other at the July 2014 Commonwealth Games in Scotland.

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