Prince William extends support to 'nervous' Kate Middleton at special event

Prince William became a source of comfort for his lady love Kate Middleton on the most important day of their life.

Arthur Edwards, a royal photographer revealed that Catherine was 'nervous' and 'shaking' when the two announced their engagement in 2010.

Kate donned a stunning blue dress and William wore a three-piece suit as they held press interviews from the State Apartments at St James's Palace.

As per an Instagram account @uk_royal_follower, Arthur said, "She was so nervous, her hand was shaking. He had to hold her hand steady so I could photograph it."

During their engagement photocall, William shared the special reason behind the beautiful engagement ring, which was once owned by her late mother Princess Diana. 

He said, "It's very special, as Kate is very special. It's my way of making sure my mother didn't miss out on today and the excitement."

For the unversed, William and Kate tied the knot in April 2011. The royal couple shares three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. 

Recently, the future King lauded his better half who bravely fought her battle with cancer. 

During his visit to Cape Town, William said, "But I'm so proud of my wife, I'm proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it's been, yeah, it's been brutal."