Kate Middleton and Prince Philip ’s warm relationship has been on display ever since the Duchess of Cambridge joined the British royal family in 2011. When at royal family events and engagements, Prince William ’s wife and the Duke of Edinburgh were often photographed laughing and exchanging smiles. In a personal statement released a few days after Prince Philip’s death, the Duke of Cambridge gave insight into his “extraordinary” grandfather’s relationship with Kate.
“I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her,” William said.
The Duke concluded his message saying, “Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and will support The Queen in the years ahead. I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job.”
Although Prince Philip is gone, his memories live on. Take a look back at some of Kate’s best photos with her grandfather-in-law Prince Philip...
© Getty ImagesMust have been something he said! Kate Middleton laughed while chatting with her grandfather-in-law during Troop the Colour in 2017.
© Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Cambridge was seated next to Prince Philip at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations held at the Royal Windsor Horse show in 2016.
© Getty ImagesKate seemed to have a case of the giggles while chatting with Prince Philip during Trooping the Colour in 2015.
© WireImageThe Duchess and Prince Philip exchanged sweet glances during their 2012 visit to Leicester, which marked Kate’s first royal engagement with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke.
© Getty ImagesPrince William, Kate and Prince Philip attended service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in 2018.
© Getty ImagesKate and the Duke of Edinburgh looked amused as they watched a parade during “The Patron’s Lunch” celebrations in 2016.
© WireImagePrince Philip brought a smile to Kate and William’s faces while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in 2012.
© Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Cambridge showed Prince Philip her new “Baby on Board” badge during a visit to the Baker Street Underground Station in 2013.
© WireImagePrince Philip happily looked on at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following Princess Eugenie’s royal wedding in 2018.
