The moment that showed William and Camilla’s growing bond: Prince and Queen shared affectionate moment in Westminster Abbey earlier this month

The Prince of Wales and Queen Camilla appear to have grown closer in recent weeks as they take on more duties amid the double-hit of their partners’ health battles

The Queen and Prince William were seen sharing a giggle as they led the royals at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey while King Charles continued to recover from cancer

As far as the public knew, Princess Kate was absent as she was recovering from abdominal surgery she received in January.

But behind the scenes, William was putting on a brave face as his wife battled cancer, along with facing the increasingly outlandish conspiracy theories swirling around the internet as to her whereabouts.

With the King and the Princess out of action, the Queen and the heir have shouldered the added burdens of a trimmed-down royal family.

The pair have had a strained relationship for many years, but seem to have grown closer and reportedly keep in regular phone contact in recent weeks.

The Queen and Prince William were seen sharing a giggle as they led the royals at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey while King Charles continued to recover