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William and Kate’s first year of wedded bliss

One year ago, blushing bride Kate Middleton walked up the aisle at London’s Westminster Abbey, completing her transformation from commoner to Duchess.

It has been a whirlwind first year of marriage for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, including tours to Canada and the US and dozens of official engagements in the UK.

But that doesn’t mean they haven’t had time for romance – these pictures prove that no matter where they go, William and Catherine only have eyes for each other.

Which is your favourite picture of the young couple?

The couple broke protocol during their Canadian tour last year, hugging in public.

William and Catherine exchange a loving look in Yellowknife.

The duchess lovingly touches William’s stomach in Canada last year.

William helps his wife into her new jumper at Blachford Lake in Canada last year.

Catherine looks adoringly at William at a tree-planting ceremony in Ottawa last year.

William looks in awe of his wife in LA last year.

The couple whisper to each other at a citizenship ceremony in Ottawa.

William couldn’t keep his hands off his wife as they visited a charity in December.

William shoots an admiring glance at Catherine on the red carpet in December.

The couple share a joke in the rain on Prince Edward Island in 2011.

The couple at a charity gala in November.

The couple share a joke at a concert in December.

William and Catherine were very tactile when they visited Copenhagen last November.

Catherine tries not to laugh at William on the red carpet in January.

Catherine found William’s joke very amusing in LA last year.

William guides his wife through the crowd in Yellowknife, Canada, last July.

William and Catherine chatting as they strolled along the beach in Canada.

The couple exchange another loving glance on Prince Edward Island in 2011.

Catherine reaches for William’s arm in Ottawa.

Catherine turns to look for William in Ottawa last July.

The couple attended a concert to celebrate Canada Day, but only had eyes for each other.

William gazes at his new wife with obvious admiration in Montreal.

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