Kate Middleton ‘shakes’ during nerve-wracking public debut

The day the Prince and Princess of Wales announced their engagement will forever be remembered by royal fans.

Fast forward to November 16, 2010, a blushing Prince William officially introduced the world to his former college sweetheart and now bride-to-be. Kate looked radiant in a royal blue Issa dress as she and William gave press interviews from the State Apartments at St James’s Palace.

Her fitted wrap dress perfectly complemented her dazzling engagement ring; the oval diamond and Ceylon sapphire ring of the late Princess Diana.

As the royal lovebirds looked bright-eyed and happy for their engagement photo shoot, royal photographer Arthur Edwards recalled how nervous the future Princess of Wales was.

According to the photographer, when he went to take a close-up photo of Kate’s beautiful sapphire ring, she was so nervous that her hand was shaking, which is why William’s hand is visible in the shot, to steady her .

“She was so nervous that her hand was shaking. He had to hold her steady so I could photograph her,” said the photographer, shared via the Instagram account @uk_royal_follower.

Speaking about the significance of the ring, William explained during their engagement photoshoot: “It’s very special, just like Kate is very special. It’s my way of making sure my mother doesn’t miss this day and this excitement.”

This isn’t the first time royal fans have noticed Kate’s pre-wedding nerves. Recently, a clip from the couple’s engagement interview went viral on TikTok, showing the moment Kate is asked how she feels about becoming a working member of the royal family.

“It’s obviously nerve-wracking because I don’t know what I’m doing – I don’t really know the ropes,” the mother of three can be heard saying, stumbling over her words as she struggles with her nerves. .

“I’m ready to learn quickly and work hard,” she smiles, to which William responds: “She’ll do great.”

At the same time, William pats his wife’s thigh and gently squeezes her knee. Fans were quick to notice the princess’s “nerves” and William’s “reassuring leg tap”, rushing to the comments of the now-viral post to share their thoughts on the romantic moment.