Published on 27/09/2022 at 14:11 by Balu Prakash

Prince William and Kate Middleton's beautiful relationship in pictures

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Prince William and Kate Middleton officially became friends in 2001 following their enrollment at the University of St. Andrews.

Prince William and Kate Middleton officially became friends in 2001 following their enrollment at the University of St. Andrews. © Pool/Samir Hussein
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First pictures of the couple began to emerge in 2004, with Kate and William pictured at the Swiss ski resort of Klosters.

First pictures of the couple began to emerge in 2004, with Kate and William pictured at the Swiss ski resort of Klosters. © Max Mumby/Indigo
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Prince William and Kate Middleton both graduated from the University of St. Andrews in 2005.

Prince William and Kate Middleton both graduated from the University of St. Andrews in 2005. © Chris Jackson
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Kate Middleton's first major public appearance was at the Sovereign's Parade in 2006, in which Prince William was taking part in.

Kate Middleton's first major public appearance was at the Sovereign's Parade in 2006, in which Prince William was taking part in. © Pool/Tim Graham Picture Library
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The couple had a brief split in 2007 due to William being stationed outside of London, which put a strain on the relationship.

The couple had a brief split in 2007 due to William being stationed outside of London, which put a strain on the relationship. © Chris Jackson
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In 2008, Kate attended the Prince's graduation at RAF Cranwell.

In 2008, Kate attended the Prince's graduation at RAF Cranwell. © Anwar Hussein Collection/ROTA
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Prince William and Kate decided to take a step back from the public eye in 2009, choosing to not attend formal events together.

Prince William and Kate decided to take a step back from the public eye in 2009, choosing to not attend formal events together. © Max Mumby/Indigo
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In 2010, Prince William officially proposed to Kate during their vacation in Kenya.

In 2010, Prince William officially proposed to Kate during their vacation in Kenya. © Chris Jackson
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William and Kate officially got married in 2011 at Westminster Abbey, becoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, respectively.

William and Kate officially got married in 2011 at Westminster Abbey, becoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, respectively. © Chris Jackson
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2013 marked the birth of the couple's first child, Prince George.

2013 marked the birth of the couple's first child, Prince George. © Zak Hussein
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance with French President Francoise Hollande in 2014, in remembrance of WWI.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an appearance with French President Francoise Hollande in 2014, in remembrance of WWI. © Mark Cuthbert
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In 2015, the couple celebrated the birth of their second child, Princess Charlotte.

In 2015, the couple celebrated the birth of their second child, Princess Charlotte. © Anwar Hussein
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In 2017, Kate showed a rare instance of PDA as she was wiping away a speck from the Prince's cheek.

In 2017, Kate showed a rare instance of PDA as she was wiping away a speck from the Prince's cheek. © Karwai Tang
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Shortly before their sixth anniversary, the Duchess and Duke took part in the London Marathon in 2017.

Shortly before their sixth anniversary, the Duchess and Duke took part in the London Marathon in 2017. © Samir Hussein
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Prince William and Kate announced the birth of their third child, Prince Louis in 2018.

Prince William and Kate announced the birth of their third child, Prince Louis in 2018. © Max Mumby/Indigo
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During the pandemic, Prince William and Kate expressed their support for the Every Mind Matters mental health campaign in 2020.

During the pandemic, Prince William and Kate expressed their support for the Every Mind Matters mental health campaign in 2020. © Chris Jackson
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In 2021, the couple celebrated a decade of being married.

In 2021, the couple celebrated a decade of being married. © Mark Cuthbert
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In May 2021, William and Kate visited the University of St. Andrews during their royal tour, the place where they met.

In May 2021, William and Kate visited the University of St. Andrews during their royal tour, the place where they met. © Max Mumby/Indigo
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In June, 2022, the couple moved from Kensington Palace to Windsor so that they could be closer to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

In June, 2022, the couple moved from Kensington Palace to Windsor so that they could be closer to the late Queen Elizabeth II. © Antony Jones
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On September 8 2022, Prince William and Kate went into mourning as Queen Elizabeth passed away

On September 8 2022, Prince William and Kate went into mourning as Queen Elizabeth passed away © Samir Hussein/GETTY IMAGES
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As King Charles III ascended to the throne, William and Kate were given the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, respectively.

As King Charles III ascended to the throne, William and Kate were given the titles of Prince and Princess of Wales, respectively. © Mark Cuthbert
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Kensington Palace announces Kate's abdominal surgery in 20 January 2024.

Kensington Palace announces Kate's abdominal surgery in 20 January 2024. © Samir Hussein/Getty Images
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Prince William visits Kate in the hospital on 18 January 2024.

Prince William visits Kate in the hospital on 18 January 2024. © Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images
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Kensington Palace release first photo of Kate since her surgery, 10 March 2024.

Kensington Palace release first photo of Kate since her surgery, 10 March 2024. © Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

The photo was retracted hours after its release due to apparent editing, prompting worldwide controversy.

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On 11 March 2024 Kate apologized for the photo.

On 11 March 2024 Kate apologized for the photo. © Samir Hussein/Getty Images

She said: ‘Like many amateur photographers, I do occasionally experiment with editing. I wanted to express my apologies for any confusion the family photograph we shared yesterday caused.’