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Prince William is grateful for 'kindness' Prince Philip showed Kate Middleton: See their bond in photos© WireImage

Prince William is grateful for ‘kindness’ Prince Philip showed Kate Middleton: See their bond in photos

The Duke of Edinburgh and his granddaughter-in-law shared sweet moments together over the years


UPDATED APRIL 12, 2021 4:55 PM EDT

 Kate Middleton  and  Prince Philip ’s warm relationship has been on display ever since the Duchess of Cambridge joined the British royal family in 2011. When at royal family events and engagements,  Prince William ’s wife and the Duke of Edinburgh were often photographed laughing and exchanging smiles. In a personal statement released a few days after Prince Philip’s death, the Duke of Cambridge gave insight into his “extraordinary” grandfather’s relationship with Kate.

“I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her,” William said.

The Duke concluded his message saying, “Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and will support The Queen in the years ahead. I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job.”

Although Prince Philip is gone, his memories live on. Take a look back at some of Kate’s best photos with her grandfather-in-law Prince Philip...

Must have been something he said! Kate Middleton laughed while chatting with her grandfather-in-law during Troop the Colour in 2017.© Getty Images

Must have been something he said! Kate Middleton laughed while chatting with her grandfather-in-law during Troop the Colour in 2017.

The Duchess of Cambridge was seated next to Prince Philip at the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations held at the Royal Windsor Horse show in 2016.© Getty Images

The Duchess of Cambridge was seated next to Prince Philip at the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations held at the Royal Windsor Horse show in 2016.

Kate had a case of the giggles while chatting with Prince Philip during Trooping the Colour in 2015.© Getty Images

Kate seemed to have a case of the giggles while chatting with Prince Philip during Trooping the Colour in 2015.

Kate and Prince Philip exchanged sweet glances during their 2012 visit to Leicester, which marked the Duchess' first solo royal engagement with Queen Elizabeth.© WireImage

The Duchess and Prince Philip exchanged sweet glances during their 2012 visit to Leicester, which marked Kate’s first royal engagement with Queen Elizabeth and the Duke.

Prince William, Kate and Prince Philip attended service at St Mary Magdalene Church in 2018.© Getty Images

Prince William, Kate and Prince Philip attended service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in 2018.

Kate and the Duke of Edinburgh looked amused as they watched a parade during 'The Patron's Lunch' celebrations in 2016.© Getty Images

Kate and the Duke of Edinburgh looked amused as they watched a parade during “The Patron’s Lunch” celebrations in 2016.

Prince Philip brought a smile to Kate and William's face while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in 2012.© WireImage

Prince Philip brought a smile to Kate and William’s faces while on the balcony of Buckingham Palace for Trooping the Colour in 2012.

The Duchess of Cambridge showed Prince Philip her new "Baby on Board" badge during a visit to the Baker Street Underground Station to mark the 150th anniversary of the London Underground in 2013.© Getty Images

The Duchess of Cambridge showed Prince Philip her new “Baby on Board” badge during a visit to the Baker Street Underground Station in 2013.

Prince Philip happily looked on at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following Princess Eugenie's royal wedding in 2018.© WireImage

Prince Philip happily looked on at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following Princess Eugenie’s royal wedding in 2018.