Kate Middleton and Prince William truly epitomize a modern-day, storybook romance.
The pair met in college in the early aughts.
While their relationship started as a friendship, William admitted that he was drawn to his classmate.
After going public in 2004, they became a fixture in the press.
There was a short breakup in 2007, but the couple got back together.
In 2010, William proposed, and a royal wedding followed the next year.
At that point, Kate became the Duchess of Cambridge and a princess in the eyes of many.
In April 2021, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary.
For anyone keeping track, they’ve been together for about 18 years total.
The royal couple’s happily-ever-after is refreshing to see and a testament to the power of love.
But it’s also proof that tradition isn’t set in stone.
The elder royal couple’s romance was plagued with challenges and ended in tragedy (viaPeople).
It wasn’t just Charles and Diana who struggled, either.
Meanwhile, Middleton allegedly wanted to get more serious in their relationship.
“I think she wanted some more commitment,” Nicholl said.
The prince also reportedly hoped to avoid a failed relationship like the one between his father and mother.
Nicholl added that the Queen and Prince Charles both urged William not to rush into anything (viaMirror).
Middleton was reportedly in tears after receiving a phone call about the change in plans.
Their brief split happened shortly thereafter.
Thankfully, they were able to work things out as even the Queen was reportedly upset by the news.
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, seem ready to go the distance.
The royal wedding followed in 2018.
What specifics do we know about their love story?
Prince Harry was reportedly the first to say, “I love you.”
