In 2001, Middleton met Prince William while they were students in residence at St Salvators Hall at the University of St Andrews. She reportedly caught Williams eye at a charity fashion show at the university in 2002 when she appeared on the stage wearing a see-through lace dress.

Who did Prince William date before Kate?

Prince William also previously dated writer Olivia Hunt while at the University of St Andrews, before he got together with Kate. Friends revealed to royal reporter Katie Nicholl back in 2007 that “William was seeing Olivia when he met Kate and when Kate came on the scene, Olivia moved off pretty quickly.”

What is the relationship between Kate and William?

Though they didnt tie the knot until 2011, Kate and William first met 10 years prior while studying history at Scotlands University of St Andrews. The two would go on to keep quiet about their romance as they completed their education, but later had a high-profile split in 2007.

Has Kate Middleton had other boyfriends?

Rupert Finch Tall, dark and handsome Rupert was in his final year of studying law when they dated for just under a year in 2001. Speaking about their relationship, a source previously said: Kate actually had another boyfriend when she first got to St Andrews, Rupert Finch, who by all accounts was a nice man.

Who was Kate Middleton ex boyfriend?

Like any regular couple, Kate and William split up briefly in 2007, and in that time, it was rumoured that she was dating Henry Ropner, who was on hand to cheer her up. The wealthy hunk is the son of baronet Sir John Ropner and the family own a £33.7 million shipping management firm.

Did Kate Middleton ever meet Princess Diana?

Though they never met, Princess Diana and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, have more in common than simply marrying into the Windsor family. Like her late mother-in-law before her, Kate has influential taste, setting the tone for stately dressing worldwide.

Did Kate jump in the water?

When Wills appears on the shore, rather than have the girls row her and the boat over to the dock, Kate jumps into the water and swims over to Wills, who wants to talk to her. Instantly, theyre back together and he didnt even need to get wet to win her back!

Are Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle princesses?

Why are Kate and Meghan not princesses? A royal expert claims that Kate and Meghan Markle are not princesses because the Queen decided they would not go by the title of Princess. Camilla, Catherine, Meghan, and indeed the rest of the Royal Familys stylings are steeped in centuries of royal history.

Was William Kates first boyfriend?

The Duchess of Cambridge – then Kate Middleton – reportedly had a frisson with Willem Marx, when they were contemporaries at Marlborough, the prestigious Wiltshire boarding school.