Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales (formerly Kate Middleton), first met as students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001. They lived in the same halls of residence and began a romantic relationship in 2003. After graduating, they maintained a long-distance relationship while William served in the military.
The couple got engaged in October 2010 during a private trip to Kenya, with William giving Kate the engagement ring that belonged to his mother, Princess Diana. They married on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey in London, a ceremony watched by millions worldwide.
William and Kate have three children: Prince George (born July 22, 2013), Princess Charlotte (born May 2, 2015), and Prince Louis (born April 23, 2018). The family resides at Adelaide Cottage in Windsor, and both William and Kate have taken on increasing royal duties, including patronages and public engagements.
In recent years, the couple has focused on mental health advocacy, early childhood development, and environmental issues through their Royal Foundation. As of 2026, they continue to be active members of the British royal family, with William as the heir to the throne.
