Kate Middleton's Sweetest Moments With Her Father-In-Law, Prince Charles

Updated on Nov 25, 2016 at 1:00 PM

Kate is often seen laughing and joking at royal events with Prince Harry or The Duchess of Cornwall, but what is her relationship like with father-in-law Prince Charles? The pair have known each other for over a decade, and from the early days of William and Kate's relationship it has been clear that there is an ease between the duchess and the future king, which has developed into a deep mutual appreciation. From gentle gestures to raucous laughter, and shared jokes to a spot of arts and crafts — Charles and Kate have shared some truly adorable moments together.

It was a no-brainer that Kate's first solo engagement was actually on Prince Charles' behalf. At the time he referred to her as his "darling daughter-in-law", and this affection he feels for her has always been clear.

On one engagement the royal pair enjoyed some cutting and pasting — is this now a little insight into what happens when Prince George gets a visit from grandpa?

A tender moment between three generations at a polo match.

The pair are often seen laughing together at public events.

While William was occupied with Prince George, Kate and Charles shared a joke at Trooping the Colour 2015.

Similarly, they made each other laugh at a Buckingham Palace garden party in 2012.

On their first joint engagement back in 2011 it was clear Kate was learning the ropes from her new father-in-law.

When William was away training in the Falkland Islands and Kate was undertaking her first solo royal engagements, Charles took her under his wing by inviting her along on one of his.

There was much hilarity on the balcony at Trooping the Colour earlier this year.

The pair left church together on Christmas Day 2014.

Kate was there to support her father-in-law in a project that was personally important to him — at Dumfries House in 2013.

It's clear Charles' affection for Kate is reciprocated.

A quick catch-up at the centenary of the Battle of the Somme earlier this year.

Kate said in her engagement interview, "I was quite nervous about meeting William's father, but he was very, very welcoming, very friendly, it couldn't have gone easier, really for me."