The royal fairytale that began when Kate’s sheer dress caught William’s eye at a university fashion show has had some truly wondrous chapters.
William and Kate’s romance blossomed quickly and they were soon inseparable.
Their happy ever after was threatened in 2007 when William ended their romance, but he was back in Kate’s arms within 12 weeks.
Three years later the couple announced their engagement, married in April 2011 and are now parents to Prince George, born in 2013, and Princess Charlotte, born in 2015.
These photos trace their relationship from dating to doting parents.
William and Kate in 2005 and last month.
William and Kate on the day of their university graduation in 2005.
Kate on her graduation day in 2005.
Kate’s girlfriend status was cemented when she joined Wills on the slopes in 2005.
Kate at the Gatcombe horse trials in August 2005.
Kate watching William play polo in 2006.
We knew the romance was serious when Kate attended the Sovereign’s Parade in 2006.
The couple at a polo match in March 2006.
Kate was in full socialite mode by June 2006.
Kate and Harry’s then-girlfriend Chelsy Davy at the polo on July 2006.
The couple tried to keep a low profile at this rugby game in February 2007.
They separated in June 2007 and sat apart at the Concert For Diana in July.
Kate kept busy during their separation, joining an all-female dragon boat team in August 2007.
The couple’s romance was going strong again by April 2008.
The couple announcing their engagement in November 2010.
The couple kissing on their wedding day in April 2011.
The couple broke protocol during their first official tour in 2011.
William and Kate exchange a loving look on their Canadian tour in 2011.
Chatting as they strolled along the beach in Canada in 2011.
William looks in awe of his wife in LA 2011.
Kate found William’s joke very amusing in LA in 2011.
Celebrating at the Olympics in 2012.
At the Olympics in August last year.
Casual in the Solomon Islands last year.
August 31, 2013: The Duchess of Cambridge has made her first public appearance since giving birth to baby Prince George in July.
Some daggy dancing on their tour of Asia last September.
Leaving the hospital after Kate’s morning sickness in December 2012.
Kate’s baby bump popped in the last few weeks of her prregnancy.
Kate was a ray of sunshine in yellow at a garden party in June.
Kate at her last solo engagement on June 13.
Kate at her last solo engagement before she gave birth to George.
Their first child, George, was born on July 22nd, 2013.
The Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William proudly presented their first child to hundreds of well wishers and media waiting to greet the baby.
Royal Tour Downunder.
The couple landed in Australia for The Royal Tour, baby George in hand. It was Prince George’s first international trip.
Royal Tour Australia. April 2014.
Prince George’s first international trip.
Royal Tour Australia. April 2014.
Prince George’s first international trip.
William and Kate at a service to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation in June.
William and Kate at a service to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation in June 2014.
William and Kate at the Trooping of the Colour in June.
William and Kate at the Trooping of the Colour in June 2014.
Kate takes George to the polo.
He wasn’t too happy about it.
First official family portraits released.
Kensington Palace released the two further portraits that were taken to mark the first birthday of His Royal Highness, Prince George of Cambridge in July 2014.
First official family portraits released.
Kensington Palace released the two further portraits that were taken to mark the first birthday of His Royal Highness, Prince George of Cambridge in July 2014.
The couple announced they were expecting their second child.
A statement released by the royal family in September 2014 said that Prince George would soon have a sibling, with the Queen said to be “delighted”. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting their second child,” the statement read.
Their second child, Charlotte, was born on May 2, 2015
The new parents introduced their little princess to the world in May 2015. The Princess was born at 8.34am local time in St Mary’s hospital. She was the first princess born into royal succession in 25 years.
The family of four’s first portrait together.
Mum and daughter together at Charlotte’s christening.
And dad and son!
Talk about a family picture! Both sides of Charlotte’s famous family were present at her christening, with the Middletons and Royals in attendance.
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