There was even aLifetime moviemade about their romance!
After meeting at university, Kate and William soon developed an intimate friendship before they began dating.
Soon, Kate was appearing as William’s plus one at royal events.
By 2010, they were engaged, and in 2011, they tied the knot.
But what really goes on between this royal couple?
Are they really as perfect as they seem?
Here is the truth about Kate and William’s relationship.
However, as it turns out, this version of events is a little misleading.
While their friendship did begin at university, Kate and William actually met many years before their studies began.
Apparently, William’s school had come to Kate’s school for a match of hockey.
What a sweet story!
We wonder which team won the match.
However, as it turns out, there may be a little more to the story.
According to royal experts, their relationship really started to blossom when they lived together in their second year.
William went on to explain how their relationship developed slowly during this period.
As William had to return to his royal duties, Kate had to become a more public girlfriend.
So, it came as no surprise when Kate began appearing at various royal events.
In 2006, Kate was present at William’s passing out parade at Sandhurst.
In fact, they broke up briefly during their early years.
According to the bookBattle of Brothersby Robert Lacey, the 2007 break up actually took place over the phone.
In fact, she set off on holiday just days after (viaExpress).
As Kate toldSky News, the breakup ended up being a pretty good thing.
“You find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn’t realized,” she explained.
“I think you’re free to get quite consumed by a relationship when you are younger.”
Kate even added that she “valued” their time apart.
While the breakup was William’s idea, he reportedly changed his mind pretty quickly.
According to Lacey’s book, the Prince missed Kate and the couple were reunited.
Of course, it was a sign that things were more serious than ever.
According toThe Guardian,William and Kate chose a cottage in north Wales near the Prince’s RAF base.
As theDaily Mailreported, the cottage had four bedrooms and a quaint whitewashed exterior.
According to the locals, William and Kate enjoyed a relatively normal way of life in the village.
Apparently, William and Kate used to enjoy the garden and gas-fired barbecue in the summer.
Additionally, one local recalled seeing William jogging near the farm.
“He would wave and say hello,” he recalled.
The couple even went to a fancy dress party at the local cinema to watchToy Story 3.
It sounds like William and Kate enjoyed a normal, slow-paced rural lifestyle during this period of their lives.
According toThe Telegraph,the couple were in a “rustic and ultra-private cabin at the time.”
“It is the place my father took my brother and me shortly after our mother died.”
As he explained, it seemed like a meaningful place to pop the question (viaTown & Country).
In another meaningful nod to the past, William used his mother’s ring for his proposal.
As he toldITV, “This is my way of keeping her sort of close to it all.”
After all,Prince CharlesandPrincess Dianahardly knew each other at the time.
It was a huge affair, with the date being declared anational holidayin the UK.
To that end, it comes as no surprise that the extravagant wedding wasn’t exactly cheap.
Even though the royals splashed out on their big day, Kate reportedly did her own makeup.
In 2020, Kate spoke on theHappy Mum, Happy Babypodcast about her experience.
“I was really sick,” she recalled.
Kate went on to explain that for Prince William, it was especially difficult.
Apparently, Prince George frequently stole the spotlight.
He even gave his first royal wave as he arrived in New Zealand (viaSky News)!
Interestingly, the tour marked a moment of symmetry.
For Kate, motherhood is all about using personal experiences as inspiration.
It’s clear that Kate is passionate about promoting good parenting.
Apparently, she even started a survey to get people talking about parenting more.
As theExpressreported, traditionally, royals sent their children away for school and rarely showed them affection in public.
However, as parenting expert Mariyah Hafesji told the publication, Kate and William have a different approach.
Kate is even known to kneel by her children in public to comfort them.
“Hugs are very important,” she once told a fan.
“That’s what I tell my children” (viaHello!magazine).
In another instance, William and Kate admitted to enjoying a good takeout meal.
And yes, they are “absolutely” allowed to indulge in take-out.
Kate then chimed in, “You do struggle for choice sometimes.”
Talk about a relatable couple!
Fortunately, Kate and the children didn’t test positive.
However, the experience was tough for the whole family.
“William was hit pretty hard by the virus,” a source toldThe Sun.
“It really knocked him for six.”
Apparently, William even struggled for breath at one point.
However,William kept his COVID diagnosis secret, and even continued with his virtual engagements.
As one source said, they were “itching to get out and about.”
It’s clear that the couple take their royal duties incredibly seriously, even in a pandemic!
