Prince William’s Body Language Spoke Volumes During Yesterday's Outing with Wife Kate Middleton

“At yesterday’s event, he was in his element. His body language was relaxed, casual and comfortable,” says PureWow’s VP of News and Entertainment Philip Mutz. “He made a lot of hand gestures and silly faces. He was clearly having a great time.”

And honestly, the photos and videos back it up. In one shot (above), William looks completely engaged, using his whole body to express whatever story or point he’s making. The same level of comfort and ease can be seen in the Instagram video below.

As for his relationship with Princess Catherine? Still solid. In one particularly sweet moment, he’s seen looking at her while she’s speaking and the look on his face is straight out of a rom-com. He’s got that tight-lipped grin, eyes locked on her and he just looks so proud.

Despite the fact that September 8 marked the third anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s passing, the mood remained upbeat.

The appearance at the Women’s Institute, which the late Queen was famously a part of, turned a somber date into a meaningful tribute. For context: the WI is the U.K.’s largest women’s group, and Queen Elizabeth served as president of the Sandringham branch for decades until her death.