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ROYAL ROMANCE: William and Kate’s love story in pictures

From commoner to queen! - by Delicia Smith
  • 18 Apr 2019

Monday April 29 marks eight years since Prince William married his sweetheart, Catherine Middleton, in a lavish Westminster Abbey wedding, which was watched by royal fans across the globe.

ROYAL ROMANCE: William and Kate’s love story in pictures
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Their love story is the stuff of fairy tales, with a meet cute that will melt hearts.

William and Kate met at St Andrew’s University in 2001 where they both studied art history. And the pair began as friends before becoming romantically involved in 2003 when they started dating.

Their relationship was finally revealed after they were spotted skiing in Klosters together in March 2004.

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On the day of their graduation ceremony at St Andrew's University on June 23, 2005.

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After graduating in 2005, the pair holiday in the Caribbean hideaway island of Mustique in April 2006.

Their relationship hits the rocks and the couple split in April 2007, but by June they are reported to be dating again.

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Kate Middleton and Prince William attend day 1 of the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival on March 13, 2007

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The couple move in together into a cottage in north Wales close to Prince William's RAF Valley in Angelsey in June 2010.

William and Kate become engaged after William proposes while on holiday in Kenya, in October 2010. William proposes with his mother’s engagement ring. The best news! 

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Photographed together shortly after their engagement, in December 2010.

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They were married at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, and their wedding attracted 23 million viewers worldwide.

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Prince William married Catherine Middleton, a commoner, at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.

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Kate wore an Alexander McQueen wedding gown, which was estimated to have cost $434,000.

The couple kissed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, much to the delight of the watching crowds. 

Street parties were held throughout the UK to celebrate the special day. 

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They shared not one, but two kisses on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.

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They announce Kate's first pregnancy in December 2012, as it is reported that the Duchess has been hospitalised with severe morning sickness (hyperemesis gravidarum).

Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge is born on July 22, 2013. The proud parents show off their newborn son on the hospital steps the next day.

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Prince George gives a tiny wave as he is pictured for the first time.

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Eager to grow their young family, Kate is pregnant again by the next year. 

On May 2, 2015 Kate gives birth to a baby girl, whom they name Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, in a nod to William's late mother. 

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A newborn Princess Charlotte with her proud parents.

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The littlest Cambridge, Prince Louis Arthur Charles, is born on April 21, 2018 to complete the family. He is adored by his parents and siblings, George and Charlotte.  

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William and Kate emerge from hospital just hours after the birth of Prince Louis.

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The couple continue to enjoy life together, finding fun in special moments, both big and small. 

Photographed on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping the Colour to celebrate the Queen's birthday last year they were pictured laughing and joking together.

And what's more important in a successful relationship than making each other laugh? 

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Pictured sharing a joke at the Trooping the Colour in June 2018.

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We wish the royal couple many more happy years together. 

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