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The last few years have seen a lot of enormous changes in the British Royal Family, an entity known more for tradition than rapid growth. After the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, who ruled over the U.K. most of the 21st century, some people may be looking for some stability. If there's any couple in the family who offers that, it's Prince William and Kate Middleton.
William and Kate have had what appears on the outside to be a bit of a fairytale romance, from the storybook wedding to the picturesque family of five they have now. Sure, the full details of that fairytale aren't known, and some of what's been shown may be in part to help the royal family's image. But optics aside, there's something about them that has captivated people since the beginning of their relationship. Here's a look back at their journey, from college sweethearts to royal power couple.
2001
Prince William and Kate Middleton met while both studying at St. Andrews University in Scotland. Rumor has it that William was won over after seeing Kate modeling at a student fashion show for charity (a show for which he reportedly paid £200 for a front row seat).
Other rumors suggest that her reason for being at St. Andrews was entirely related to meeting her future husband.
The Crown historian Robert Lacey wrote in his 2020 book Battle of Brothers: William and Harry—The Inside Story of a Family in Tumult, that Kate was trying to manifest her future relationship with William when she was only 19.
"Kate was very strategic," Lacey said. "She gave up her place at one of Britain's premier universities, Edinburgh, and opted for another one [St. Andrews] that probably didn't have the same academic standard. She had already been to Edinburgh to get her flat accommodations sorted out but switched universities and switched her courses to history of art because that was William's. She delayed her own education by a year and even takes the chance she won't get into St. Andrews."
She was not the only person making these choices. Applications to the school reportedly went up by 44 percent after it was announced that was William's choice of university. They might not all have been marriage hopefuls, but some probably were like Kate.
2002
Hello! magazine reported that Prince William was moving from his dorm into a flat with three college friends, one of them "a pretty 20-year-old brunette" who turned out to be Kate Middleton.
He allegedly started out as just her friend, before seeing her walk in a fashion show in this see-through dress on March 26, 2002.
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"She's there and about to walk down the runway on the fashion show, and she strips off an extra layer of clothing," Lacey explained. "Here is a very strategic lady who knows what she wants and has got it."
They began dating soon after.
2004
William and Kate were photographed together for the first time during a ski trip in Klosters, causing then-Prince Charles to threaten to sever ties with The Sun, the outlet that published the photos. Charles was said to have been "very disappointed" by the breach in an agreement between the press and Buckingham Palace that ensures royal children can continue their education without having their privacy intruded upon.
2005
Both William and Kate graduated from St. Andrews. The Middletons later shared a photo of them together on the day.
2006
The couple attended Camilla's daughter Laura Parker-Bowles' wedding, marking one of their first big public appearances together. It also sparked speculation that they were serious enough to one day walk down the aisle themselves.
Spring 2007
In 2007, William and Kate took a time-out and broke up for a couple months. Kate took a vacation to Ireland with her friends afterwards, while William awkwardly fielded questions about "how things are going" with Kate.
Kate later said in a 2010 interview after their engagement that in hindsight, she thinks it was healthy for them to have time apart.
"I think I at the time wasn't very happy about it, but actually it made me a stronger person...You find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn't realized," she said. "Or I think you can get quite consumed by a relationship when you're younger. I really valued that time for me as well although I didn't think it at the time, looking back on it."
July 2007
By July of that same year, rumors began to swirl about a possible reconciliation as Kate was seen attending a Princess Diana tribute concert—though she sat two rows behind William with her sister, Pippa.
March 2008
The two were seen together again, back where it all began: the ski slopes. Photos show Kate and William together in Klosters as sources told newspapers that they were very much back together.
April 2008
William graduated from his RAF training, with Kate at his side.
October 2010
William proposed to Kate while on a trip to Kenya, with Princess Diana's sapphire engagement ring. "We had a little private time away together with some friends, and I just decided it was the right time really," William later said in their engagement interview. "We'd been talking about marriage or a while, so it wasn't a massively big surprise, but I took her up somewhere nice in Kenya."
April 2011
Prince William and Kate Middleton get married in a fairytale ceremony at Westminster Abbey witnessed by nearly 72 million people worldwide. The bride did her own makeup, the groom wore sweat pads so that he wouldn't sweat out of his uniform, and Ellie Goulding performed at the reception.
In marrying William, Kate gained the title Duchess of Cambridge, the Countess of Strathearn, and Lady Carrickfergus.
2012
After the wedding, the married couple settled in Wales and adopted a dog, an English Cocker Spaniel named Lupo.
December 2012
St. James' Palace announced that Kate was pregnant with the couple's first child. During her pregnancy, she was hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum, or severe morning sickness.
July 2013
Kate gave birth to Prince George on July 22 and stepped out for post-baby photos.
September 2014
Kensington Palace announced that Kate was pregnant with her and William's second child. Kate had not reached the 12-week stage, but the Palace made the announcement because they felt they couldn't keep the pregnancy under wraps from the press for much longer. Once again, Kate suffered from extreme morning sickness.
May 2015
Kate gave birth to Princess Charlotte on May 2, who was then fourth in line for the throne after Charles, William, and her older brother, Prince George. She was also the first to take up the title of princess in 25 years. She is the highest-ranking female in line for the throne.
February 2017
The coupled made their red carpet debut at the British Academy Film Awards on February 12, where Prince William presented a BAFTA Fellowship award to Mel Brooks. Kate wore an off-the-shoulder tiered Alexander McQueen gown in a floral print.
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Kensington Palace announced that Kate was pregnant with the couple's third child. As with her previous two pregnancies, she suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum.
April 2018
Kate gives birth to Prince Louis on April 23, who was then fifth in line for the throne. Though tradition dictated that Louis, as a male, would overtake Princess Charlotte for a place on the throne, the policy was amended prior to George's birth with the Succession to the Crown Act 2013. That made Charlotte the first female royal to trump a younger male sibling.
May 2018
Kate and William were front and center at the marriage of his little brother, Prince Harry, to Meghan Markle on May 19.
The couple helped Harry and Meghan celebrate on their wedding day at their nuptials at St. George's Chapel in Windsor, England. "William was in a jokey, wonderful mood at the party," a wedding guest told People at the time, adding that Kate was also in "great form."
They added, "She and William were saying how thrilled they were to have their children there taking part."
October 2018
At Princess Eugenie's October 12 wedding, Kate and William are seen showing each other a little affection. Eugenie was marrying her husband, Jack Brooksbank, when the royal couple were spotted holding hands in the pew.
#RoyalWedding Aaahhh! My heart! 💕💞💑😍😍😍😍 #DukeandDuchessofCambridge pic.twitter.com/Xup5ouu67a
— Khey (@walesfellow) October 12, 2018
Kate and William tend to be hands off when out in public.
April 2020
After lockdown began in the U.K., the couple spoke with the BBC in a rare joint interview, discussing what it's like to parent through a pandemic.
"It's been ups and downs, like a lot of families self-isolating," Kate said. "The children have got such stamina, I don't know how. Honestly, you get to the end of the day and you write down the list of all the things that you've done in that day. So, you pitch a tent, take the tent down again, cook, bake. You get to the end of the day—they have had a lovely time—but it is amazing how much you can cram into one day, that's for sure."
November 2020
Nine years after welcoming their cocker spaniel, Ludo, into their lives, the couple announced they had bid him farewell. They shared a portrait of the dog on Instagram with a heartfelt goodbye.
"Very sadly last weekend our dear dog, Lupo, passed away," the post read. "He has been at the heart of our family for the past nine years, and we will miss him so much. - W & C."
April 2021
April 29, 2021 marked the 10-year anniversary of the couple's marriage, otherwise known as the tin anniversary. To celebrate, they shared some new portraits taken by Chris Floyd at Kensington Palace.
They also posted a video of themselves with their children walking through the sand dunes in Norfolk, England. They thanked everyone for the well wishes.
September 2021
On September 28, the couple got dressed up for the No Time to Die premiere in London, posing with William's father and stepmother. The royal family members were guests of honor at the event.
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Kate wore a Jenny Packham capelet gown covered in gold sequins.
October 2021
On October 20, Kate and William enjoyed their first Earthshot Awards at Alexandra Palace in London. The environmental initiative was launched by William, and he was tasked with giving a speech at the ceremony. A photo shows them sharing a sweet moment together behind-the-scenes.
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Also at the event was Emma Thompson, Emma Watson, David Oyelowo, and Mo Salah. Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, KSI, and Coldplay performed.
May 2022
Enjoying another fun premiere, the coupled hit the May 19 red carpet for Top Gun in the U.K.
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Kate wore a black Roland Mouret gown, with an off-the-shoulders, white wraparound detail.
June 2022
The couple's first official portrait was unveiled at the University of Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum on June 23. Originally commissioned in 2021 by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, it was painted by Jamie Coreth. Coreth is an award-winning portrait artist.
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The Duke and Duchess take their three children to visit the Lambrook school, where they will be newly attending. The September 7 preview day offered the family a chance to get to know the facilities and teachers.
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis were all wearing their school uniforms.
September 2022September 8
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8. The then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge became the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and of Rothesay. On September 9, William's father conferred the title of Prince and Princess of Wales.
In his address to the nation following the news of his mother's death, King Charles III said, "With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given."
The Princess of Wales was a title once held by William's mother, Princess Diana.
September 10
Along with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, William and Kate visited Windsor Castle to view flowers and gifts left by citizens to honor the late Queen.
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The couple attended Queen Elizabeth's funeral at Westminster Hall after escorting her coffin from Buckingham Palace.
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They posted their farewells to her on Twitter with a photo of the procession.
Goodbye to a Queen, a mother, a grandmother and a great grandmother. pic.twitter.com/hKEI9RcAOp
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) September 19, 2022
November 2022
Kate and William attended the Festival of Remembrance on November 12, a ceremony dedicated to the day the Allies and Germany signed the armistice that ended World War 1 in 1918 for Europe.
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Later that evening at a Royal Albert Hall concert, Kate paid tribute to the late Queen by wearing some of her famous jewelry: her Japanese pearl choker necklace along with her Bahrain diamond and pearl drop earrings.
December 2022
Harry and Meghan's docuseries was released on Netflix. It was reported that Kate and William refused to watch it.
Vanity Fair wrote, "While aides will be watching the series closely, along with the royals' lawyers, the palace are reluctant to comment on the show because they don't want to feed what has become a media frenzy."
Another source told Page Six that William and Kate hadn't seen the series.
"William and Kate's aides have briefed them on the show, but don't expect the couple to sit down in their cottage with a bowl of popcorn to tune in themselves," the insider said.
Later in the month, a source told Us Weekly on December 22 that Kate felt "betrayed" by the situation.
"Kate feels hurt and betrayed that Harry would do this to her, too, especially as the pair used to be so close," they said.
As for William, he "isn't planning to give his side of the story or openly retaliate."
January 2023
After the docuseries, Kate and William were hit with another wave of bad publicity when Harry's memoir Spare was released. A source who knows both couples told Entertainment Tonight in a report published January 12 that "[their] relationship has completely broken down."
A separate source said Kate felt "hurt and disappointed" over what Harry shared about her in Spare because she believed "private matters had been made public."
March 2023
Kate and William marked British Mother's Day on their Instagram, sharing new photos of Kate with the couple's three children. "Happy Mother's Day from our family to yours ❤️," they wrote.
April 2023
The couple celebrated their 12-year anniversary with a photo on Instagram in which they're sitting on matching bikes.
"12 years ❤️," they captioned their post.
September 2023
A source spoke to Us Weekly about how Kate and William's relationship is going, saying "more than anything, they're proud of their marriage and beautiful family."
"William and Kate are more in sync than ever," a palace insider told the outlet. "They cherish what they have with each other. For them, family comes first, and it always will."
The source said the challenges the couple has faced in the last year, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II, have strengthened their relationship. "They're in awe of each other," the source said. "William tells anyone who will listen that he couldn't do it without Kate, and she echoes that right back."
They've also become slightly more comfortable showing PDA, although they are still very reserved in public: "William used to be quite awkward about showing too much affection, but Kate's helped him relax."
October 2023
A source told Us Weekly that Kate and William's marriage isn't complete smooth sailing. "Kate and William have been having ups and downs in their marriage like everyone else," the source said. "But they're focused on their royal duties and doing that as a unit."
November 2023
In an interview with ELLE.com, Endgame author Omid Scobie debunked past tabloid reports that Kate and William were having trouble in their marriage. "I think partly, rumors take on a life of their own online, and so there will be a bigger hunger for things that aren't even true about someone," he said. "I think William and Kate have largely been protected from that with the British tabloids who often do lean on these very lazy rumor spreading and whatnot. But with Kate and William, particularly with their great relationships with a lot of the important newspaper editors and publishers, they managed to be kept out of that."
"But of course, there is no control over things in the U.S., and we have seen them become fodder for a lot of the supermarket tabloids for stories about their marriage being in trouble and all the rest of it," he continued. "I'm not here to comment on someone's marriage. I can only go by what I have heard from people that are much closer to the situation that I'd imagined a source for InTouch magazine is. I've not heard anything about a marriage being in trouble."
"I'm always very careful with that stuff as well," he said. "Just as much as I will disregard that story, I'll also disregard the stories of Harry and Meghan's marriage being in trouble. I think it's very lazy tabloid journalism at times because you can't make money off people just being happy all the time. You need them to be in crisis for their lives to be more interesting, and I think sometimes two people can just be in a very safe and perhaps slightly dull marriage and that's okay."
December 2023
As they do every year, the Prince and Princess of Wales shared a family portrait for the Christmas holiday.
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In the black-and-white photo by Josh Shinner, the family is dressed casually in matching button-up shirts, pants, or jeans. The two youngest children have on black sneakers with white toes. Charlotte is seated in front, her parents behind her, and her brothers standing on either side.
January 2024
On Thursday, January 18, Prince William was photographer driving away from the London Clinic in a black BMW following Kate's abdominal surgery.
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The planned operation was announced on the couple's Instagram.
"The surgery was successful, and it is expected that she will remain in hospital for 10 to 14 days, before returning home to continue her recovery," the Palace shared on Instagram. They added that the Princess of Wales was "unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter."
They explained that only "significant" updates on her condition will be shared with the public in order to "maintain as much normality for her children as possible."
"The Princess of Wales wishes to apologize to all those concerned for the fact that she has to postpone her upcoming engagements," the statement concluded. "She looks forward to reinstating as many as possible, as soon as possible."
On January 29, Kate was released from the hospital. It was announced she would return to official royal duties after Easter on March 31.
March 2024
On March 10, 2024, Kensington Palace celebrated U.K. Mother's Day with a photo of Kate and her three children. The picture was attributed to William. In the caption, a message from the princess said, "Thank you for your kind wishes and continued support over the last two months. Wishing everyone a Happy Mother's Day. C."
Followers noted some obvious Photoshop edits in the picture, causing a bit of controversy around the image. This was exacerbated when several news agencies, including The , pulled the photo over image manipulation.
Kate then added to her message, admitting to editing the picture herself in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
"Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing," she claimed. "I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused. I hope everyone celebrating had a very happy Mother's Day. C."
A source told Entertainment Tonight that the princess "wanted to be transparent," adding that "the intention with the photo was to thank the public for their support during her recovery and provide a lovely picture of the children."
On March 22, the Princess of Wales shared a video explaining that she has been diagnosed with cancer following her abdominal surgery and is undergoing treatment.
"This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family," she said. "As you can imagine, this has taken time. It has taken me time to recover from major surgery in order to start my treatment."
The next day, the couple released another statement to thank people for their support. They said in their message, "The Prince and Princess are both enormously touched by the kind messages from people here in the U.K., across the Commonwealth and around the world in response to Her Royal Highness's message. They are extremely moved by the public's warmth and support and are grateful for the understanding of their request for privacy at this time."
Kate did not make an appearance at Easter services at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle. According to People, she spent the holiday with her family at home.
April 2024
The couple celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary in private. They publicly shared a previously unreleased photo from their nuptials to mark the occasion. "13 years ago today!" they wrote on April 29.
June 2024
On June 13, Kate shared an update on her treatment and recovery on Instagram, assuring her fans that she is seeing an improvement. She also shared a photo taken by Matt Porteous.
Then, she made a public appearance at Trooping the Color with William and all three of her children.
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On June 21, Kate shared a rare message to Prince William in honor of his 42nd birthday. "Happy birthday Papa, we all love you so much! Cx," she wrote on their Instagram alongside a photo she took of him with their three children.
August 2024
Kate attended Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, marking a rare public sighting. For the occasion, Kate wore a checkered brown coat from Holland Cooper, accessorizing with a brown fedora hat adorned with orange and brown feathers. She let her brunette hair flow freely and finished off her look with a pair of gold earrings. See photos here.
Besides her immediate family, Kate was also joined by King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, James, Earl of Wessex, and Sir Tim Laurence.
September 2024
On September 9, Kate Middleton shared news on Instagram that she had completed her chemotherapy treatment.
"Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus," she wrote. "Although I have finished chemotherapy, my path to healing and full recovery is long."
She continued, "Life as you know it can change in an instant and we have had to find a way to navigate the stormy waters and road unknown. The cancer journey is complex, scary and unpredictable for everyone, especially those closest to you. With humility, it also brings you face to face with your own vulnerabilities in a way you have never considered before, and with that, a new perspective on everything. This time has above all reminded William and me to reflect and be grateful for the simple yet important things in life, which so many of us often take for granted. Of simply loving and being loved."
On Sunday, September 22, Kate and William appeared in photos published by The Sun, heading to Sunday service near the Balmoral estate in Crathie. It was one of her first public outings since she announced the end of her chemotherapy treatment. Both King Charles and Queen Camilla were also seen heading to the service together.
November 2024
On November 7 during the last day of his Cape Town visit, Prince William opened up about how Kate and Charles's cancer diagnoses affected him.
"It's been dreadful. It's probably been the hardest year in my life," the Prince of Wales stated, per People. "So, trying to get through everything else and keep everything on track has been really difficult...But I'm so proud of my wife, I'm proud of my father, for handling the things that they have done. But from a personal family point of view, it's been, yeah, it's been brutal."
After being asked about the Princess of Wales, William stated she is "doing well."
He was told he looked relaxed by a reporter. William responded, "I couldn't be less relaxed this year, so it's very interesting you're all seeing that...But it's more a case of just crack on and you've got to keep going. I enjoy my work and I enjoy pacing myself and keeping sure that I have got time for my family, too."
On November 9, Kate joined William at the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, marking her fourth official outing of the year. For the event, the Princess of Wales wore a black wrap dress with long sleeves and a V-neckline, a Nura pearl necklace from the Monica Vinader collection, and a pair of pearl and diamond drop earrings from Collingwood that once belonged to the late Princess Diana.
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She had on semi-sheer black stockings, black pumps, and wore a red poppy pin in her lapel to honor veterans and fallen soldiers.
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On Thanksgiving weekend, a source told People that the couple is planning their first Christmas together with King Charles at Sandringham in Norfolk.
December 2024
As expected, the whole family attended the Together at Christmas carol service on December 6.
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On December 19, Kate and William shared their 2024 holiday card, featuring a photo of them together. They wrote, "Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year."
January 2025
For Kate's birthday on January 9, William wrote a tribute that he shared on the couple's joint Instagram. "To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you've shown over the last year has been remarkable," he said. "George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W."
February 2025
The couple made an appearance at the visit Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland on February 26 in Pontypridd, Wales, after the area was hit with severe flooding when Storm Bert and Storm Darragh came through in December 2024. The Prince and Princess met with residents to discuss recovery efforts and the issues they've faced since the storms.
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On March 10, Kate wore a brilliant red coat and matching hat to celebrations for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey, with William by her side in blue.
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On March 15, the Prince and Princess of Wales headed to Cardiff, Wales, for the Wales vs. England rugby match at Principality Stadium. William is patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, while Kate supports Rugby Football Union, creating a friendly rivalry. The pair came together, however, to meet with injured players supported by the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust at Sir Tasker Watkins Suite.
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They both wore long navy coats to the game over seemingly coordinated dark ensembles.
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On July 8, Kate and William took part in the welcome ceremony for French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron's state visit, joining King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. The couple shared a few romantic moments during the event. In one photo, Kate was seen smiling as she placed her arm around William's waist.
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Later, William offered his hand to guide her down the royal dais steps.
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That evening, the Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out for a state banquet at St. George's Hall, where they were photographed exchanging smiles while arriving in formal attire.
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A rep speaking with Us Weekly on August 16 confirmed the couple's plans to move houses. They currently reside in Adelaide Cottage in Windsor Home Park, close to Windsor Castle.
"The Wales family will move house later this year," said a spokesperson for Kensington Palace.
A few days earlier, a source told The Sun that William and Kate are looking for a "fresh start" after Kate's cancer battle and current remission.
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