How a Temporary Split Brought Them Closer Together
Before becoming the picture of royal family perfection, Prince William and Kate Middleton experienced a rough patch in their relationship that almost changed everything. The couple, now parents of three, once ended their relationship, highlighting the challenges they faced in their early days.
A friend of Prince William has revealed the dramatic events that led to their brief breakup. It all began when William, the eldest son of King Charles, unexpectedly canceled their New Year's Eve plans, indicating trouble in paradise. Shortly after, he called Kate to break up, citing a need for "a bit of space" and his uncertainty about proposing.
In Robert Jobson's new book, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, the author describes an emotional 30-minute conversation between William and Kate, during which they acknowledged being on "different pages."
Following the breakup in 2007, William was reportedly in tears after seeing Kate enjoying herself on nights out without him. Kate became a prominent figure in London's party scene, often seen with friends like Charles Morshead and Henry Ropner, though these friendships were entirely platonic.
A friend of William described the royal's feelings during this time: "Even if they were just pals, it was difficult for William seeing Kate out, letting her hair down on the arms of other men. He increasingly began to realise how much he missed her company."
In just two months, the couple decided to give their relationship another chance, as reported by the Mirror. During a celebration marking the end of William's military course, he was seen kissing Kate, a moment that reignited their romance. An observer noted: "William didn't care that people were looking. At midnight, he started kissing her. They just couldn't keep their hands off each other. His friends were joking that they should get a room together."
Despite the temporary split, a senior royal insider shared that those close to William knew how deeply he cared for Kate: "The relationship may look to have run its course to those on the outside. But to those who know William best, it is still clear he loves her very much indeed."
Reflecting on their breakup in a later ITV interview, William explained: "We both were very young...it was just sort of a bit of space and a bit of things like that and it worked out for the better."
Their renewed commitment led to an engagement in 2010 and a grand wedding at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011, cementing their place as one of the world's most beloved royal couples.
