Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, celebrated 11 years of marriage this April since their wedding at Westminster Abbey. The couple, now parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, first met as students at the University of St Andrews in 2001.
Their romance began in 2002 after Kate participated in a charity fashion show, catching William's attention. He paid £200 for a front-row ticket to watch her walk the catwalk. At the time, Kate was dating someone else, but after ending that relationship, she and William began dating.
The first public photo of the couple emerged in April 2004 during a ski holiday in Klosters, Switzerland. A friend confirmed they were an item, though Clarence House declined to comment on the prince's relationships. Kate reportedly spent weekends at a cottage on the Queen's Balmoral estate, keeping their relationship discreet.
After graduating in June 2005, the couple attended a celebratory lunch with their families. In May 2006, Kate attended the wedding of Laura Parker Bowles, marking their first appearance together at a family wedding. This sparked media attention and engagement rumours, with Kate compared to Princess Diana in her elegant red coat.
In December 2006, Kate attended William's passing out parade from Sandhurst, marking her first official appearance at a royal military event. She had recently started work as an accessories buyer for a high street store.
