The Cambridges' candid NYE photo has got fans all starry-eyed

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge attend the "No Time To Die" World Premiere at Royal Albert Hall on September 28, 2021 in London, England.

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The parents-of-three look more loved up than ever

Prince William and Kate Middleton treated their fans to a never-before-seen photo as they wished them a Happy New Year on Instagram.

The image shows the couple on their way to the premiere of the latest James Bond film No Time to Die last September.

Laughing together as Kate clutches Wills hand, the photo is a refreshingly intimate glimpse into the royal couple’s lives, inviting fans inside the back of their car.

But despite its candid appeal, the photograph exudes glamour, with Kate in her dazzling gold embellished Jenny Packham gown.

“Such an inspiring, understated couple,” reads one comment.

Another follower commented on how different the Cambridges are from other celebrity couples: "You two really love each other. Far from pretending in front of the media and cameras, you really love each other even behind the scenes."

One fan congratulated the couple on their lasting marriage: "What a beautiful couple! More than 20 years of love and more than 10 years of successful marriage and still going strong, loyal, regal and classy! You deserve the enormous popularity you both enjoy worldwide."

With Kate's 40th fast approaching and the Queen's Platinum Jubilee planned for June, we hope that 2022 is one of the couple's best yet.

Kate Hollowood is a freelance journalist and writes about a range of topics for Marie Claire UK, from reports on royal news and current affairs to features on health, careers and relationships. Based in London, Kate has also written for titles like the i paper, Refinery29, Cosmopolitan and It’s Nice That.