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Prince William and Kate Middleton made headlines when they tied the knot in a royal wedding that will go down in history. The world was fascinated when William and Kate first went public with their romance almost twenty years ago.
The couple has now come to symbolize the stability that Queen Elizabeth II once provided while also adapting to the ideals and values of the modern day, making them symbols of the British royal family.
From their picture-perfect wedding to their current idyllic family of five, William and Kate’s romantic romance seems to have followed a somewhat fairytale path. Here’s a look back at Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship timeline!
It was while attending St. Andrews University in Scotland that Prince William and Kate Middleton first met. They both studied art history although William eventually switched to geography as his major. According to reports, William was won over by Kate after he saw her in a charity student fashion show (where he allegedly paid £200 for a front row seat).
Kate claims that because she was shy at first, it took them some time to get to know one another. But after that, the two grew to be extremely close friends. The prince claimed that as they spent more time together, they discovered similarities.
Kate and William moved into a four-bedroom, two-story townhouse off campus with friends Fergus Boyd and Olivia Bleasdale to begin their second year at St Andrews. The two were still just friends at this moment, but that would change quickly. Kate and William’s friendship took a romantic turn while they were roommates.
William allegedly had a change of heart about Kate after the art student showed off her skills in a college fashion display called “The Art of Seduction” while wearing a see-through dress with a black bra and panties created by fellow student Charlotte Todd/ Soon after this, they started dating. In 2003, the couple moved out of their four-bedroom apartment and into a new home.
Following over a year of dating, pictures of William and Kate having fun on a ski vacation in the Swiss Alps were published by The Sun, revealing the couple’s relationship to the world.
According to reports, Charles was very disappointed with the press and Buckingham Palace agreement being broken, which guarantees that royal children can finish their education without having their privacy violated.
The couple’s time in college came to an end on June 23, 2005, when they attended an intimate graduation ceremony with their class of approximately 260 individuals. Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II, William’s parents, Prince Charles, and his stepmother were all there in attendance.
In April 2007, PEOPLE revealed that Kate and William decided to call it quits on their nearly five-year relationship. An insider described the breakup as amicable. However, at the time, rumors said that Kate was having trouble adjusting to the media attention surrounding their relationship and that their growing professional distance was causing them to grow apart.
The couple’s brief breakup was followed by their quick reconciliation. At a reception held at his army quarters in Bovington, Dorset, there were rumors that the prince had reconciled with his old flame, with whom he supposedly shared a passionate kiss.
Their reunion was confirmed when the Princess attended the Concert for Diana in July 2007, which was hosted by William and Prince Harry to commemorate Princess Diana’s death on her tenth anniversary.
William proposed to Kate when the two went on a romantic vacation to Kenya, staying in a cabin hut in a wildlife reserve approximately 10,500 feet above sea level. It was very romantic, as the future Duchess of Cambridge put it, and for good reason—he asked Kate to marry him with his late mother Princess Diana’s engagement ring.
The official statement announced that Kate and William would marry in the middle of November 2010 and said, “The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince William to Miss Catherine Middleton. The wedding is scheduled to happen in London during the spring or summer of 2011. In due course, more information regarding the wedding day will be released.”
Details regarding the events leading up to the couple’s big moment were also disclosed in the announcement. “Prince William and Miss Middleton became engaged in October during a private holiday in Kenya,” the statement continued. “Prince William has communicated with The Queen and other close relatives. Furthermore, Prince William has asked Miss Middleton’s father for approval.”
Just before their wedding, the palace revealed that Queen Elizabeth II had given her grandson the title of Dukedom and her granddaughter-in-law the title of Duchessdom.
In a dreamlike ceremony held at Westminster Abbey, Prince William and Kate Middleton got married in front of around 72 million people worldwide. Ellie Goulding performed at the reception, the bride applied her own cosmetics, and the groom donned sweat pads to keep his perspiration from seeping through his uniform.
The couple exchanged vows and then drove a 109-year-old State Landau carriage through the streets of London to Buckingham Palace, where they planted two now-famous kisses on the balcony before leaving in a 1969 Aston Martin convertible.
In December 2012, the royal couple made headlines when it was revealed they were expecting their first child. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby,” the statement stated.
St. James’s Palace revealed the couple was expecting their first child after Kate was hospitalized at King Edward VII’s Hospital for hyperemesis gravidarum, or extreme morning sickness linked with pregnancy symptoms.
On July 22, 2013, Kate gave birth to Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge in the Lindo Wing of St. Mary’s Hospital in West London. Prince George is the heir apparent to his father’s reign.
In keeping with royal custom, the eight-pound, six-ounce tiny prince made his public debut outside of St. Mary’s Hospital in the arms of his mother, who looked stunning in a blue Jenny Packham short-sleeve dress with polka dots.
Kensington Palace released a statement on September 8, 2014, announcing Kate’s second pregnancy. Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge, Kate’s second child, was born at the Lindo Wing at St. Mary’s on May 2, 2015. Charlotte was born at 8:34 a.m., and the couple went back to their Kensington Palace residence that same evening.
Early in September 2017, the royal family announced that the Duchess of Cambridge was expecting a child once more. On April 23, 2018, the family of four grew to five as Kate gave birth to Prince Louis.
Seven hours later, on the steps of St. Mary’s, the couple made their first official appearance with their newborn son, following custom. Kate wore a scarlet Jenny Packham gown with a lace Peter Pan collar.
Following her stomach surgery in January, Kensington Palace revealed in March 2024 that Kate is undergoing treatment for cancer. The Princess of Wales said in a private statement, “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 also mentioned how, during the past three months, William had been a great source of comfort and reassurance for her.
Middleton and Prince William marked their 13-year wedding anniversary with a post on their official Instagram account. The pair revealed a never-before-seen black-and-white photo that Millie Pilkington had shot on their wedding day. She wrote the caption, “13 years ago today!”
Kumar Sanu, an iconic name in Indian music, is renowned for his soulful voice and extensive contributions to Bollywood. In a recent interview, the singer talked about being inactive and shared that composers aren’t making him sing enough for films despite having a fan following. Sanu added, ‘Agar industry wale samajh jaayein toh achha baat hai, nahi toh unka durbhagya hai’.
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Sanu was asked why the audience is not getting to hear him more often in films, and he replied, “Mera journey abhi tak bahut achha raha hai, everybody respects me in the industry. Par sabse badi baat hai ki log respect toh dete hain, pyaar dete hain, hamara gaana bhi sunte hain… I don’t know why they are not using my voice for more songs in Hindi films.”
(My journey so far has been very good; everyone respects me in the industry. But the most important thing is that people not only show respect and love but also listen to our songs. I don’t understand why they aren’t using my voice for more songs in Hindi films.)
When asked to elaborate, he mentioned that he often wonders why, despite receiving so much love when he is in their presence, he isn’t given more opportunities to sing. Sanu is uncertain whether the affection is genuine. Regardless, he acknowledged that he is always treated with respect. He questioned why, if he is capable of singing, he isn’t given the chance to do so.
He further reflected on whether the makers ever consider this and noted that he has performed at sold-out shows and has a strong fan following. With more live shows planned for October and November, he hopes the industry will recognize this, but if not, it would be their misfortune.
Sanu’s top hit, Tum Hi Ho, from the film Aashiqui, remains one of the most memorable and celebrated songs of his career. Kumar Sanu is also famous for his romantic ballads such as Mera Dil Bhi Kitna Pagal Hai from Saajan and Tujhe Dekha To from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. His melodious voice continues to captivate audiences, making him a beloved legend in Indian cinema.
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