Prince William and Kate Middleton: The romance through the years

While most royal romances fall apart in public, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s love story cares to be an exception, showing a story of resilience and commitment.

Their journey starts from the subtle glances of a university to the life in the palace, and it is simply splendid. However, the most important question remains — where do they truly stand today?

University Sparks: The Beginning of a Royal Romance

Fast forward to 2001, Kate was doing a student fashion show at the University of St Andrew’s and caught the eyes of Prince William. The Prince was impressed by Kate’s persona and that led the two of them to quickly become friends, roommates and later something deeper.

With the rise of 2003, the two love birds developed a tight bond that did become the talk of the town and later the tabloids. Even with the intense scrutiny from the palace and media, the two stayed quite resilient in their love throughout their 20s.

The 2007 Breakup: A Royal Heartbreak

In the fairy-tale life, William and Kate break-up in April, 2007.

Speculation ran wild: Was there a royal family problem? Was there a fear to commit too soon?

Like a storybook romance, they came back together just a few months later, more certain than ever. In a later interview, Kate reflected, “I think I at the time wasn’t very happy about it, but actually it made me a stronger person.”

Worldwide Engagement That Stunned A Nation

Using Princess Diana’s sapphire engagement ring, Prince William proposed to Kate during a private trip to Kenya in November 2010.

This engagement framed a hallmark period of royal relationship which is fusional modern and traditional. Kate, who was referred to as “Waity Katie” for most of her life, emerged with grace and unwavering commitment.

A Royal Wedding Soft History

The royal wedding was viewed by 2 billion people worldwide and solemnized on April 29, 2011. Kate stunned in a lace gown, and Prince William clad as a future king.

They became Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and an axiomatic representation of stability in a changing monarchy.

Expanding Royal Family

Ever since welcoming their 3 kids, their love has expanded even more.

Prince George in 2013

Princess Charlotte in 2015

Prince Louis in 2018

Where They Stand Now: A United Front

Surrounded by the chaos of family disputes, public attention, and personal medical emergencies such as *Kate’s recent surgery and the possible cancer diagnosis*, William and Kate appear to stay as a united front. 

They shield their children, take on leadership to a new level, and showcase unrivalled calm during the storm.

Laughing and smiling like a hero during public events, Kate’s health struggles have been a private battle. Graduate together, and still a couple, William’s comforting presence has turned into a protective one, which thankfully has been bolstering to Kate during her health battle.

The Future King & Queen: Poised, Prepared, and Unbreakable

Exciting prospects lie ahead. For the public, the Kate and William relationship becomes the core reason to cheer other than their having been together and married for over a decade already.

 A coupling that blossomed back in the dorm and progressed in public now is crowned by royal titles and in these testing times is more hypnotic addition than distraction.

Romantic, the twosome is strong together. Today, they jointly board the flight to the monarchy.