Royal fans have been gushing

oyal fans have noticed the exact moment that King Charles gave Princess Kate a look of adoration and love at the state banquet.

On Wednesday night (December 3), the royal family stepped out looking absolutely glamorous, as they attended the state banquet for the President of Germany’s visit.

But while all eyes were on Kate’s gorgeous outfit, a lot of fans spotted a lovely moment between her and her father-in-law.

The king has previously referred to Princess Catherine as his “beloved daughter-in-law”.

Kate and Charles sat near each other after the speeches (Credit: Sky News / YouTube)

King Charles and Princess Kate Middleton at the state banquet

This week, the President of Germany and his wife have been in the UK for their state visit. A huge part of that visit was the state banquet, which took place last night.

Members of the royal family looked absolutely stunning as they headed for the meal. Queen Camilla stunned in a green lace gown by Fiona Clare, along with the girls of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Tiara. She accessorised with diamond earrings and an emerald diamond necklace.

But it was Princess Catherine who wowed the audience. She stunned in a Jenny Packham dress and Queen Victoria’s Oriental Circlet Tiara, one she has never worn before. She also wore earrings that were from the late Queen Elizabeth II.

While at the state banquet, Kate was seated near her father-in-law. And the pair seemed to really get on throughout the night. But it was one photograph in particular that had royal fans gushing.

In the photo Kate is turned, facing King Charles. President Steinmeier is sat between them, seemingly talking with Kate and the king.

Meanwhile, King Charles seems to be looking at Kate with what has been described by fans as “such adoration” in his eyes.

‘Such an iconic photograph’

The beautiful moment became one of the talks of the evening, as royal fans quickly shared it across social media.

This sparked a conversation about their bond. One said: “Such an iconic photograph.”

Another added: “Charles clearly has great affection for her. They have a very sweet bond and both having their shock battles with cancer happen at the same time has probably deepened it.”

“The way the king looks at Catherine. It’s clear he is full of admiration and very fond of her. Charles looks like a proud papa,” a third commented.

Another responded: “He hangs on her every word with such adoration. She has been an exemplary daughter to him,” to which another commented: “He sees the future is safe with her by his son’s side.”

The pair have bonded recently (Credit: SplashNews.com)

What is Charles and Kate’s relationship like?

Over the last few months, the Princess of Wales and King Charles have appeared closer than ever, anytime they are spotted together.

Earlier this year, while at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral, Princess Kate and King Charles shared an adorable moment.

Kate performed a respectful curtsy, as well as giving him a kiss on the cheek. Then, Charles was photographed wrapping his arm around Kate, before speaking to her and Prince William.

At the start of this year it was reported that the pair had bonded over their cancer journeys, with King Charles said to have “learnt” from Kate.

Former royal butler Grant Harrold opened up about how the experience would have affected the pair.

He told Royal Insider: “Kate has managed to successfully fight this away from the public eye, while also keeping everyone in the loop.

“The public never got to see any of that before, and it helps the public warm to them and see them as humans. Charles would have learnt from Kate, just like he learnt from Diana.”