Prince William has been spotted enjoying a ski holiday with his girlfriend Kate Middleton.
The British prince and his beau looked the picture of royal romance as they took to the slopes in Zermatt in the Swiss Alps.
Kate's appearance on the slopes has further fuelled rumours that William is to make a princess of her and propose.
A royal source is reported to have told the Sun newspaper that their trip together could be part of the process leading up to marriage.
'If he's going to ask her to marry him, as we hope, special trips like this are vital to their relationship,' said the unnamed source.
The couple were seen openly cuddling while out on the slopes and later were seen enjoying a meal together with pals.
However, William has received criticism from some quarters after it was revealed that he, Kate and ten friends paid £420 for their meal and only tipped the waitress £4.20.
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