The Prince and Princess of Wales have marked Valentine's Day with a sweet message. Kate, 43, and William, 42, shared an adorable snap of themselves on X/Twitter and Instagram to mark the romantic holiday. The photo, set against a stunning woodland backdrop, is taken from the Princess's deeply emotive video released in September in which she announced she had completed chemotherapy. It was filmed in the grounds of the Sandringham Estate during the summer, where the Prince and Princess recuperated as a family with their children George, 10, Charlotte, nine, and Louis, six.
The photo was posted on the Prince and Princess's social media accounts with a simple heart to mark the couple's enduring love. It marks another chapter in Kate and William's open affection for each other; after the Prince of Wales wrote a heartfelt message to his wife on her birthday in January. The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared a sweet photo on social media to mark Valentine's Day. The message, a rare public declaration of love for the somewhat stoic and reserved public figures, read: 'To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable. George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W.'.
The message was shared with a previously unseen photo of Kate, taken by Matt Porteous in Windsor last summer. The black and white image shows the Princess relaxed at home, in jeans, a blazer and checked scarf. She posed with her hands in her pocket - showing off her dazzling engagement ring - while wearing her hair in a gentle wave. A personal message - and unseen photo - was also an unusual thing for the Royal Family to do for a non-major birthday.
Matt Porteous has taken pictures of William, Kate and their children dozens of times - as well as accompanying them on royal tours. The couple's sweet Valentine's Day post comes days after Prince William appeared in high spirits on his visit to London Screen Academy in Highbury, north London today. Prince William, 42, who is President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), took to the creative centre to shine a spotlight on the next generation of UK filmmakers and creative professionals.
The LSA, established in 2019 and founded by industry experts, is a free-to-attend sixth form academy aiming to arm students with the necessary skills to thrive in the film industry across production, costume, editing, and animation sectors. In addition to vocational skills, students also undertake standard qualifications, such as Maths or English A-Level's, to ensure an integrated education approach.
Upon his arrival, William met senior representatives from the LSA and BAFTA board before chatting with students and observing their costume design work. The heir to the throne, dressed in a smart navy suit, met Year 13 students taking part in a 'Collaboration Project', which blends craft, technical, and production skills to create and short film. William heard about the shooting process of this year's film, called 'Melomania', and learned about the skills implemented when completing the project.
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