Kate & William's Behavior Called 'Embarrassing' as She Lightly Spanks Him 'Like a Naughty Child' on Red Carpet

• The Princess of Wales reportedly "looked more regal than ever" arriving at BAFTA in a sophisticated dress and $28 Zara earrings.

• Kate Middleton and Prince William got slammed by fans after the Princess of Wales showed an unexpected PDA towards her husband.

• The royal couple was compared to Meghan and Harry after the younger prince revealed spicy details about his and his wife's relationship with his brother and sister-in-law.

The royal family has been in the headlines for much of the past year. From the Queen's death to Meghan and Harry's Netflix special and then the release of Harry's book, all eyes have been on the royals.

Now, they have made headlines again because of what Prince William and Princess Kate wore to the BAFTAs, The outfits were beautiful, and there was an unexpected touch to each of them.

Princess Kate and

attended the BAFTAs on Sunday, where they unusually shared PDA. Fans noted that Princess Kate looked

in her upcycled Alexander McQueen gown. It was the same dress she wore to the awards in 2019.

One publication likened the awards to the Osacrs and said that Princess Kate and her husband looked the part. Princess Kate's gown had been altered since she last wore it in 2019, with the detailing on the shoulder replaced with a matching fabric draping.

Princess Kate finished her look off with a pair of $27.99 flower-shaped earrings from Zara. The black-tie dress code called for Prince William to wear a suit, and he chose a velvet tuxedo for the occasion.

Princess Kate's white gown was accessorized with long, black gloves, and her makeup was beautifully done to give her a "youthful glow." Princess Kate's makeup artist, Laura Kay, said she wanted to make a lasting impression with her makeup.

Kay said the princess looked "more regal than ever" with her makeup compared to that of an old Hollyactressress'. It was her first time at the BAFTAs since becoming Princess, and she ensured her makeup was glitzy enough to match the event.

The makeup artist admitted she was surprised by Princess Kate's makeup choice as they usually choose either her outfit or her makeup to dramatize, but hardly ever both. She

they placed a rose gold highlighter strategically and an "expensive brunette color" to set the look off.

How Did Princess Kate and Prince William Share PDA and Why Were They Criticized?

During the BAFTAs, while the Prince and Princess were walking the red carpet, the couple showed some unexpected PDA. Usually, it was Harry and Meghan who were affectionate outside the palace walls, but now Princess Kate and Prince William have joined them.

As the couple walked away from the red carpet and toward the press, Princess Kate tried to reach for her husband's hand, which was slightly out of reach for her, so she tapped him on the bottom instead.

The act immediately got fans' attention as some wondered if it was only a problem for PDA to be shown when Harry and Meghan did it, as the couple was famously judged for showing too much affection.

Another said that because it was not Meghan who had tapped her husband's bottom in public, nobody would ask any questions as to why she would do it and if she knew how to act as a princess.

There was one fan who simply said the act was embarrassing. Some fans thought that the British tabloids would be very upset if it were Meghan who had done the same to Harry in such a public space and that Meghan would have been called names.

Other fans said that it wasn't intentional for Princess Kate to tap Prince William in such a way, but he pulled his hand away when she tried to hold it because they were approaching the press at the time.

One said that because Prince William had pulled his hand away, Princess Kate "tapped him like a naughty child." A fan who found the entire situation amusing said because Prince William had refused Princess Kate's hand, she saw no other option than the tap.

Some fans were upset with Prince William for seemingly refusing his wife's hand at such a public and well-attended event. One

:

"I love them both, but why was he pulling his hand away from her, is it a crime to show a little affection outside [?]."

Another fan said it was embarrassing that a husband would refuse his wife's hand when she tried to hold it. Despite all the criticism, the couple also received praise for their outfits and PDA on the night.

An adoring fan said they loved seeing the prince and princess showing some affection for one another and even found it somewhat amusing. Another said they looked classy, and Princess Kate's gown was "fabulous."

What Did Harry Reveal About Princess Kate and Prince William?

Recently, Harry released a memoir called "Spare," in which he details much of his life and the difficulty he faced in his relationship with his brother over the years, especially when he married Meghan.

Harry even spoke of a physical altercation that he and his brother got into about Harry's relationship with Meghan. Harry said his brother was frustrated by all the false information he received about Meghan. Harry

:

"I was defending my wife. And he was coming for my wife."

Harry also said that he was defending himself against allegations that had come up in the press. He revealed that he and his brother moved from the room they were in into the kitchen, where they shouted at one another before Prince William lost his cool and pushed Harry to the floor.

Harry revealed he landed on the dog bowl, which left him with marks on his bag. Harry confirmed that his older brother apologized after the incident but that it was not at all pleasant when it happened.

An extract revealed that Prince William had referred to Meghan as "rude," "difficult," and even "abrasive" during that fight. The book also spoke of the famous incident in which Princess Kate allegedly made Meghan cry before her wedding.

In 2018, tabloids reported that Meghan had made Princess Kate cry before the royal wedding. However, Meghan later told Oprah Winfrey that this was not the case and, in fact Princess Kate had made her cry.

Harry revealed that Meghan and Princess Kate had been going back and forth for some time about the way Meghan was planning her wedding. Princess Kate was unhappy with Princess Charlotte's dress.

Meghan allegedly told her sister-in-law that the tailor was on standby and she could take Princess Charlotte to alter her dress, but Princess Kate refused and said the dresses needed to be remade.

Princess Kate also apparently told Meghan she was planning her wedding incorrectly, and Harry said it had something to do with a party for the page boys. He revealed that he later came home to Meghan sobbing on the floor.

Talking about finding the tabloids saying that Meghan had made Princess Kate cry ahead of their nuptials, Harry

:

"As long as I live, I'll never forget the tone of her voice as she looked me in the eye and said: 'Haz, I made her cry? I made HER cry?'"

While Harry candidly talks about his experiences with his brother and sister-in-law, Princess Kate is not happy with what is said in the memoir or how she has been portrayed by her brother-in-law.

A source close to the family has revealed precisely how Princess Kate feels about the memoir,

: "Kate feels that Harry's actions are atrocious. She is appalled at him for dragging her name through the dirt and is finding it hard to forgive."

Sources have said that Prince William is also extremely upset about his brother's revelations in the memoir, as he and his wife once shared a very close bond with his brother, which has now been tarnished.