EastEnders: 20 reasons Mick and Linda Carter are the best TV couple of all time

Ross and Rachel have got NOTHING on Mick and Linda Carter! Here’s why the EastEnders duo are the best TV couple of all time ever…


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EastEnders: 20 reasons Mick and Linda Carter are the best TV couple of all time

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A young Wills and Kate on their graduation day back in 2005 at St Andrews University – where the royal love story began.11 of 39

A young Wills and Kate on their graduation day back in 2005 at St Andrews University – where the royal love story began.

A young Wills and Kate on their graduation day back in 2005 at St Andrews University – where the royal love story began

A younger Kate and her Prince were pictured leaving Mahiki nightclub in Londonu2019s Mayfair together after dancing the night away in December 2006.12 of 39

A younger Kate and her Prince were pictured leaving Mahiki nightclub in London’s Mayfair together after dancing the night away in December 2006.

A younger Kate and her Prince were pictured leaving Mahiki nightclub in London’s Mayfair together after dancing the night away in December 2006

u2018The timing is right now, we are both very very happy,’ said Prince William as he and Kate appeared for the first time since their engagement was confirmed in June 2010 with Kate wearing the ring which had belonged to Williamu2019s mother Princess Diana.13 of 39

‘The timing is right now, we are both very very happy,’ said Prince William as he and Kate appeared for the first time since their engagement was confirmed in June 2010 with Kate wearing the ring which had belonged to William’s mother Princess Diana.

‘The timing is right now, we are both very very happy,’ said Prince William as he and Kate appeared for the first time since their engagement was confirmed in June 2010 with Kate wearing the ring which had belonged to William’s mother Princess Diana

In one of the most famous PDAu2019s of all time, a newly married Kate and William had their first public kiss on the balcony of Buckingham palace.14 of 39

In one of the most famous PDA’s of all time, a newly married Kate and William had their first public kiss on the balcony of Buckingham palace.

In one of the most famous PDA’s of all time, a newly married Kate and William had their first public kiss on the balcony of Buckingham palace

The beautiful bride was snapped looking over her shoulder one last time - just to make sure it was all happening - as she and her new husband left the palace balcony.15 of 39

The beautiful bride was snapped looking over her shoulder one last time - just to make sure it was all happening - as she and her new husband left the palace balcony.

The beautiful bride was snapped looking over her shoulder one last time - just to make sure it was all happening - as she and her new husband left the palace balcony

When Wills won the polo during a visit America in 2011, his wife was there to present the team with their trophy and treat the crowd to a rare royal PDA.16 of 39

When Wills won the polo during a visit America in 2011, his wife was there to present the team with their trophy and treat the crowd to a rare royal PDA.

When Wills won the polo during a visit America in 2011, his wife was there to present the team with their trophy and treat the crowd to a rare royal PDA

The royal couple made their Hollywood debut in July 2011 on the red carpet at a BAFTA event in LA, and reduced the other A-list attendees to mere extras.17 of 39

The royal couple made their Hollywood debut in July 2011 on the red carpet at a BAFTA event in LA, and reduced the other A-list attendees to mere extras.

The royal couple made their Hollywood debut in July 2011 on the red carpet at a BAFTA event in LA, and reduced the other A-list attendees to mere extras

It seems the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge canu2019t go anywhere without being made to wear the local costume – and during a Canadian visit in 2011u2013 this meant Stetsons.18 of 39

It seems the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge can’t go anywhere without being made to wear the local costume – and during a Canadian visit in 2011– this meant Stetsons.

It seems the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge can’t go anywhere without being made to wear the local costume – and during a Canadian visit in 2011– this meant Stetsons

The heavens opened on the day of the Queenu2019s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla, but Kate looked as stunning as ever in red McQueen on the royal barge.19 of 39

The heavens opened on the day of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla, but Kate looked as stunning as ever in red McQueen on the royal barge.

The heavens opened on the day of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant Flotilla, but Kate looked as stunning as ever in red McQueen on the royal barge

All eyes were on Kate in this gorgeous green Jenny Packham gown as she and William attended a pre-games gala dinner to celebrate the country's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.20 of 39

All eyes were on Kate in this gorgeous green Jenny Packham gown as she and William attended a pre-games gala dinner to celebrate the country's Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

All eyes were on Kate in this gorgeous green Jenny Packham gown as she and William attended a pre-games gala dinner to celebrate the country's Olympic and Paralympic athletes

Kate nailed sporty chic in blue skinnies and wedges when she and Prince William welcomed the torch to Buckingham Palace on the eve of the Olympic games.21 of 39

Kate nailed sporty chic in blue skinnies and wedges when she and Prince William welcomed the torch to Buckingham Palace on the eve of the Olympic games.

Kate nailed sporty chic in blue skinnies and wedges when she and Prince William welcomed the torch to Buckingham Palace on the eve of the Olympic games

The royal couple were just as gripped by the London 2012 Olympics as we were – here they are cheering on Team GB in the swimming finals.22 of 39

The royal couple were just as gripped by the London 2012 Olympics as we were – here they are cheering on Team GB in the swimming finals.

The royal couple were just as gripped by the London 2012 Olympics as we were – here they are cheering on Team GB in the swimming finals

In matching Team GB polo shirts the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embraced as the British menu2019s team took gold at the velodrome.23 of 39

In matching Team GB polo shirts the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embraced as the British men’s team took gold at the velodrome.

In matching Team GB polo shirts the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embraced as the British men’s team took gold at the velodrome

Who could forget Kate and Williamu2019s amusing Solomon Islands arrival on top of a truck made to look like a boat?24 of 39

Who could forget Kate and William’s amusing Solomon Islands arrival on top of a truck made to look like a boat?

Who could forget Kate and William’s amusing Solomon Islands arrival on top of a truck made to look like a boat?

When the Duke and Duchess visited the Solomon Islands last year, we were treated to a whole album of royal fancy dress moments – and Prince Williamu2019s best dance moves.25 of 39

When the Duke and Duchess visited the Solomon Islands last year, we were treated to a whole album of royal fancy dress moments – and Prince William’s best dance moves.

When the Duke and Duchess visited the Solomon Islands last year, we were treated to a whole album of royal fancy dress moments – and Prince William’s best dance moves

Pregnant Kate left Londonu2019s King Edward Hospital on Williamu2019s arm after being treated for acute morning sickness in December 2012.26 of 39

Pregnant Kate left London’s King Edward Hospital on William’s arm after being treated for acute morning sickness in December 2012.

Pregnant Kate left London’s King Edward Hospital on William’s arm after being treated for acute morning sickness in December 2012

Kate showed even royals get their heels stuck in drain covers when she came a cropper at a St Patricku2019s Day parade this year. Luckily Wills was on hand to steady his pregnant wife.27 of 39

Kate showed even royals get their heels stuck in drain covers when she came a cropper at a St Patrick’s Day parade this year. Luckily Wills was on hand to steady his pregnant wife.

Kate showed even royals get their heels stuck in drain covers when she came a cropper at a St Patrick’s Day parade this year. Luckily Wills was on hand to steady his pregnant wife

In what was the most bizarre royal battle ever, a pregnant Duchess took her husband on in a wand duel on the set of Harry Potter earlier this year.28 of 39

In what was the most bizarre royal battle ever, a pregnant Duchess took her husband on in a wand duel on the set of Harry Potter earlier this year.

In what was the most bizarre royal battle ever, a pregnant Duchess took her husband on in a wand duel on the set of Harry Potter earlier this year

On 22 July 2013 Kate gave birth to a boy and they named him George Alexander Louis.29 of 39

On 22 July 2013 Kate gave birth to a boy and they named him George Alexander Louis.

On 22 July 2013 Kate gave birth to a boy and they named him George Alexander Louis

Kate's second pregnancy was announced on 8 September 2014. The child due any day now and will be fourth in line to the throne!30 of 39

Kate's second pregnancy was announced on 8 September 2014. The child due any day now and will be fourth in line to the throne!

Kate's second pregnancy was announced on 8 September 2014

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