The love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton began during their time as students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Their journey, marked by shyness, separation, and eventual reunion, has captured global attention.\n

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A Humble Beginning\n

Reflecting on their first meeting, Kate once admitted, \u201cI actually went bright red when I met you and scuttled off feeling very shy about meeting you. William wasn\u2019t there for quite a bit of the time initially, he wasn\u2019t there from Fresher\u2019s Week, so it did take a bit of time for us to get to know each other.\u201d\n

As their relationship blossomed, media attention grew. Kate even attended the Sovereign\u2019s Parade at the Royal Military Academy, a significant public appearance with the Royal Family. However, despite growing speculation of an impending royal marriage, the couple split in 2007.\n

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Time Apart\n

Both William and Kate later described the breakup as beneficial, allowing them to \u201cfind themselves.\u201d Kate reflected, \u201cYou can get quite consumed by a relationship when you\u2019re younger,\u201d as reported by The Telegraph. The time apart proved valuable, and the pair rekindled their romance in 2008.\n

The Proposal and Public Scrutiny\n

In 2010, William proposed during a trip to Kenya with his late mother\u2019s engagement ring. Before their engagement, Kate earned nicknames like \u201cWaity Katie\u201d and \u201cLazy Katie\u201d in reference to her decision to leave her job, reportedly to prepare for royal life.\n

Kate\u2019s life before William also included a few noteworthy relationships.\n

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Kate\u2019s Early Relationships\n

Before her relationship with William, Kate dated several others.\n

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• Harry Blakelock: Considered her first heartbreak, Kate reportedly spoke often about Harry while studying in Florence. According to a source, he \u201cmessed her around quite a bit\u201d during their school days. Harry later married one of Kate\u2019s friends.\n
• Rupert Finch: Kate\u2019s relationship with Rupert, a law student, began in 2001 and lasted less than two years. Despite the split, they remained close, attending each other\u2019s weddings.\n
• Willem Marx: Kate\u2019s first boyfriend, Willem, met her at Marlborough College in 2000. Though their romance was brief, they stayed on good terms, with rumors suggesting he was invited to her wedding to William. However, Willem dismissed this as a \u201cfalse assertion.\u201d\n\n

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  Willem Marx’s Life Post-Kate\n

  Willem moved on to study at Oxford and became a geopolitical reporter for CNBC, covering European news. Fluent in multiple languages, he holds dual citizenship in the UK and The Netherlands.\n

  Willem is now married to Johanna Botta, a Peruvian-American television presenter known for her appearances on The Challenge. The couple has a son, Diego. Botta frequently shares glimpses of their life on social media, balancing her freelance career with motherhood.\n

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  A Happy Ending\n

  Despite her past relationships, Kate found lasting love with William. Their relationship, though tested by separation and media scrutiny, has endured. Today, they remain one of the most beloved royal couples, a testament to their resilience and commitment to each other.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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