Kate Middleton and Prince William Are 'Not Interested at All' in 'Fame and Celebrity,' Former Aide Says

Kate Middleton and Prince William visits SportsAid charity on Oct. 12, 2023.Photo:Suzanne Plunkett/WPA Pool/Getty Suzanne Plunkett/WPA Pool/Getty Kate MiddletonandPrince William’s former aide is sharing new insights into the couple’s feelings on the public life that comes with being part of the royal family. While being the Prince and Princess of Wales often means being photographed at red carpet appearances, palace banquets and tours around the world, former palace staffer Jason Knauf spoke with60 Minutes Australiaabout Kate and William’s feelings on life in the spotlight.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Give Rare Peek of PDA in Surprise Video from Wales Trip

Kate Middleton and Prince William in Pontypridd, Wales on Feb. 26, 2025.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty; The Prince and Princess of Wales/X Chris Jackson/Getty; The Prince and Princess of Wales/X Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamwere feeling the love during their day out in Wales. On Feb. 26, the Prince and Princess of Wales visited Pontypridd in south Wales in the run-up to St. David’s Day, a day of national celebration, on March 1. It was their first joint trip to Wales in over a year after Princess Kate, 43, reduced her royal responsibilities for most of 2024 after announcing last March that she was undergoingtreatment for cancer.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Posted a Loved-Up Throwback Pic Featuring Comfy Sneakers

Photo:The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare sole mates. On Valentine’s Day, the duoshowed off their lovewith a sweet throwback photo on Instagram featuring a simple caption: “❤️.” Beyond the hand-holding and Prince William’s romantic kiss on the cheek (which was a rare PDA moment!), the two were also sporting comfortable sneakers from two equally comfortable brands. The Princess of Wales wore a pair of Veja sneakers, which arepractically glued to her feetat this point, while William wore New Balance sneakers — adad-approved brandthatJennifer Aniston,Mindy Kaling, andJennifer Lawrencelace-up in, too.

Kate Middleton and Prince William Share Romantic PDA Moment in Rare Valentine's Day Post

Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamare feeling the love on Valentine’s Day! The sweet picture shows the pair holding hands as William, 42, kisses Kate on the cheek while she laughs. It appeared to have been captured in a wooded area, with the duo seen sitting on a brown picnic blanket. Kate and William have become more vocal with their public displays of affection on social media over the last year. In a June 2024 social media post for William’s birthday, Kate wrote, “We all love you so much!

Kate Middleton and Prince William Shock Commuters as They Take the Train to Wales for Royal Outing

Kate Middleton and Prince William arrive in Wales on Feb. 26, 2025.Photo:Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamjoined Welsh commuters in a surprise move. The Prince and Princess of Walespaid a joint visitto Pontypridd in Wales ahead of the country’s national holiday, St. David’s Day, on March 1. Kate Middleton and Prince William visit Wales on Feb. 26, 2025.The Prince and Princess of Wales/Instagram