Kate Middleton and Prince William's Latest Sweet (and Relatable!) Husband-and-Wife Moment Was Caught on Video

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Despite a day of facing off in sports, the Prince and Princess of Wales snuck in a cute exchange

<p>Aaron Chown/PA Images via Getty Images</p> Kate Middleton and Prince William attend mental fitness workshop on Oct. 12, 2023

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Kate Middleton and Prince William attend mental fitness workshop on Oct. 12, 2023

Kate Middleton and Prince William's bond was on full display — and captured by the cameras! — during their latest joint outing.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, took part in a mental fitness workshop organized by the charity SportsAid last week. The couple, known for their love of sports and competition, took part in practice sessions with young athletes focused on building mental resilience, including games of netball and goalball.

Although they faced off in several sporting events (and Princess Kate went home with the bragging rights!), a sweet moment between the pair was caught on video. In a clip shared by fan sites on Instagram, Prince William noticed something on his wife's face and reached up to remove it. Princess Kate gave her hair a quick flick to make sure it was gone, then gave a quick smile to the person they were chatting with. Without missing a beat, the Prince of Wales jumped right back into their discussion.

The moment was reminiscent of when Prince Harry helped his wife, Meghan Markle, during their 2019 visit to Morocco, lifting up her ponytail as she was gifted a necklace.

<p>SUZANNE PLUNKETT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images</p> Kate Middleton and Prince William join a mental fitness workshop on Oct. 12, 2023

SUZANNE PLUNKETT/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Kate Middleton and Prince William join a mental fitness workshop on Oct. 12, 2023

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Prince William and Princess Kate, who met as college students at the University of St. Andrews and married in April 2011, typically refrain from public displays of affection during royal engagements, likely to keep the focus on the cause they're highlighting.

Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier, founder and director of Beaumont Etiquette, previously told PEOPLE that there are no official rules on royal couples exchanging romantic gestures in public — it's at their own discretion.

"Senior members of the royal family would likely not be told how to interact or when they can or can not show PDA and would be trusted to use their better judgment as to when it's appropriate," Meier explained. "The royals often adjust PDA to mirror the formality of the event they are attending. At a somber or more formal event, we are less likely to see PDA than at a casual event where it would be deemed more fitting."

The Prince and Princess of Wales exchanged a rare public kiss earlier this year when William played in a charity polo game, reflecting the laidback atmosphere of the outing. But even at more formal events, they have been known to sneak in some displays of affection, like when Kate tapped her husband's butt — both on the red carpet at the BAFTAs and at the coronation celebration in Scotland!

<p>Samir Hussein/WireImage</p> Kate Middleton and Prince William kiss at a charity polo game on July 6, 2023

Samir Hussein/WireImage

Kate Middleton and Prince William kiss at a charity polo game on July 6, 2023

Despite Prince William's sweet gesture, the competition was fierce between the husband and wife at the sporty outing. Both William and Kate tried their hand at goalball, a Paralympic sport for the visually impaired where all the players wear eyeshades or blindfolds. Tactile lines are used for players to feel where they are and the ball has an internal bell allowing the players to hear where it is. Sporting black-out goggles, Prince William and Princess Kate took turns participating in a penalty shout-out.

Tim Lawler, the chief executive of SportsAid, told PEOPLE exclusively, "The prince shot and the goalie saved it, but the princess took a shot and she scored, so bragging rights to the princess!"

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<p>Suzanne Plunkett - WPA Pool/Getty Images</p> Kate Middleton plays goalball on Oct. 12, 2023

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Kate Middleton plays goalball on Oct. 12, 2023

Champion netball player Ama Agbeze, who was on Kate’s team at the event, tells PEOPLE, "We won both times! I think they are really competitive so they both want to be the best and win, a little healthy competition is a good thing."

The couple also played netball, practicing their focus with various external pressures such as performing with crowd noise. And again, Kate's team secured the victory.

While Prince William has come out on top in several face-offs with Princess Kate, like a charity sailing competition or foot races, he also knows how to lose to his wife. Kate is said to be better at tennis, and she is a pro at anything that involves cooking or baking. When the couple learned how to roll dough balls at a bakery in 2020, Kate's creations were deemed the winner — to which William replied knowingly, "The usual story."

<p>Suzanne Plunkett - WPA Pool/Getty Images</p> Prince William and Kate Middleton play netball on Oct. 12, 2023

Suzanne Plunkett - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Prince William and Kate Middleton play netball on Oct. 12, 2023

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