Kate Middleton and Prince William relationship in photos
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The Kate Middleton and Prince William love story began when they met at university in Scotland. Here the happy pair are on the day of their graduation in 2005. Copyright [PA]
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Just a month after their graduation, a casual Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the Polo together. Copyright [PA]
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A fresh-faced Kate and William attend the Six Nations Rugby championships to watch England play Italy in 2006. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William share a rare PDA at the Eton College Old Boys Field Game in 2006. Copyright [PA]
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Prince William and Kate Middleton look happy and loved-up after partying the night away at a London nightclub in 2006. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William donned their finest tweed for a trip to Cheltenham Races in 2007. We’re glad Kate’s style has evolved a bit since then. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton learnt quickly that being Prince William’s girlfriend meant a constant interest in her personal life. Here, she’s hounded by paparazzi on the day of her 25th birthday. It was widely speculated that William would propose to her on the day. Little did we know that we had another three years before that would happen. Copyright [PA]
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As engagement rumours continued to swirl, Kate Middleton and Prince William share a hug on the ski slopes in Kloisters during a holiday in 2007. Copyright [PA]
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After a brief split in 2007, Kate and William were back together by the time William received his RAF wings in 2008. Copyright [PA]
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Kate and William made a chic appearance at the Children’s Foundation Ball in 2008. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William usually keep their PDAs to a minimum when they’re in public, but after going out for a romantic meal in 2009, the pair were photographed sharing a kiss. Aww. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William scrubbed up very well for a friend’s wedding in 2010 – shortly before they announced their own engagement. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William pose for the media after announcing their engagement on 16th November 2010. In a poignant gesture, William asked Kate to marry him with his late mother, Diana’s engagement ring. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton cemented her status as a national style icon in her Issa engagement dress, which went perfectly with her glossy blow-dry. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William’s gorgeous official engagement photos were made into stamps in New Zealand. Copyright [Rex]
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Kate and William made one of their first public appearances as an engaged couple as they visited Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station on their island of Anglesey in Wales. Copyright [PA]
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In 2011, Kate Middleton and Prince William made an emotional return to the University of St Andrews, where they first met. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton looked the picture of happiness as she waved to fans camped outside her hotel the night before the Royal Wedding in 2011. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton’s wedding dress remained a closely guarded secret right up until she stepped out of her car at Westminster Abbey. And BOY was it worth the wait. Copyright [PA]
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The day we’d waited nine years for finally arrived on 29th April 2011. Prince William and Kate Middleton got married – and she made a stunning bride in an Alexander McQueen dress. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William continued the Royal Wedding tradition of kissing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace – but sent well-wishers wild when they shared not one, but two smooches. Copyright [PA]
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Keen to break tradition, Kate Middleton and Prince William made an unusual exit from their wedding, driving off without a police escort in a car adorned with balloons and a ‘Just Wed’ number plate. Amazing. copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William looked blissfully happy as they were photographed the morning after their wedding as they jetted off for a short honeymoon. Copyright [PA]
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Kate and William make their first appearance since marrying at the Trooping of the Colour in June 2011, alongside the rest of the Royal Family. Copyright [PA]
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Fresh from their honeymoon and it was back to business for Kate and William as the Obamas came into town. Copyright [PA]
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Shortly after their wedding, Kate Middleton and Prince William made another stunning appearance at the annual ARK gala dinner. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William attended the wedding of Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall in Scotland just months after they tied the knot. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton looked gorgeous as she and Prince William celebrated Canada Day on the second day of their visit to the Commonowealth country. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William share a happy hug after competing against each other in a boat race during their royal tour of Canada in 2011. Copyright [PA]
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Prince William and Kate Middleton rock a pair of cowboy hats to watch the Calgary Stampede during their tour of Canada. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton showed off one of many stunning dresses at the premiere of War Horse. Copyright [PA]
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Kate and William got into the swing of things during their royal tour of the Far East and South Pacific, donning traditional dress and dancing with the locals. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William looked the picture of happiness as they celebrated in the stands after Great Britain won the men’s team sprint in the London 2012 Olympics. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton and Prince William dressed to the nines for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant in 2012. Copyright [PA]
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Prince William was by Kate Middleton’s side when she was discharged from hospital after suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum at the start of her pregnancy. This was the first photo of the pair after they announced that they were expecting a Royal Baby. Copyright [PA]
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Kate Middleton showed off some seriously stylish pregnancy fashion - including this yellow coat dress which she wore for the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. Copyright [PA]
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Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry made a visit to Warner Bros studios in Kate's late stages of pregnancy. Copyright [PA]
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Prince William and Kate Middleton make their final public appearance together at the Trooping of the Colour before Kate went into hiding before her due date. Copyright [PA]