How Kate Middleton met Prince William? Royal Timeline

Kate Middleton and Prince William first met as college freshmen at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

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Starting as friends in 2001, they developed a close bond, sharing interests and a good sense of humor.

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In 2002, they became roommates along with friends, Fergus Boyd and Olivia Bleasdale.

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Their relationship became public in 2004 after photos of them on a ski holiday in Switzerland went public.

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In March 2006, William was spotted kissing Kate during a visit to Eton College.

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The couple briefly broke up in 2007 during their university years, attributing it to personal growth.

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William proposed to Kate during a holiday in Kenya in November 2010.

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The Royal Family officially announced their engagement in December 2010.

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The couple tied the knot on April 29, 2011, in a globally-watched ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have a combined net worth of around $110 million.

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