Prince William and Kate Middleton had already broken up in 2007, three years before they got engaged, as revealed in Robert Jobson’s new biography, “Catherine, the Princess of Wales.”
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The book explains that by December 2006, Kate and William’s relationship had become quite serious, with Kate even receiving an invitation to William’s military graduation.
According to Robert Jobson, Prince William was hesitant to propose, but Kate was willing to wait for him to be ready, as reported by the New York Post.
When William unexpectedly canceled their New Year’s Eve plans in 2006, Kate Middleton became suspicious that something was wrong, as the biography reveals.
Prince William eventually ended the relationship in a 30-minute conversation, expressing the need for “some space” to figure things out and not making any promises about marriage.
The couple realized they were not on the same page, leading to Kate feeling doubly disappointed for being dumped over the phone, as noted by Robert Jobson.
Despite feeling devastated by the breakup, Kate chose to conceal her pain from the public eye, the writer said.
William had a change of heart and reconciled with Kate at a costume party, where they quickly mended their relationship.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge acknowledged their brief breakup in an interview on ITV, mentioning their youth and the need for space to find their own paths.
William and Kate eventually got engaged in 2010 and tied the knot officially in April 2011.
Prince William and Kate Middleton: A Love Story Full of Twists and Turns
The Early Days of Their Relationship
According to Robert Jobson’s new biography, “Catherine, the Princess of Wales,” Prince William and Kate Middleton actually broke up in 2007, three years before their engagement. By December 2006, their relationship had become quite serious, with Kate even attending William’s military graduation. However, William was not in a rush to propose, leading to some tension in their relationship.
The Breakup
Things took a turn for the worse when William unexpectedly canceled their New Year’s Eve plans in 2006. This signaled to Kate that something was wrong. Eventually, in a 30-minute conversation, Prince William ended the relationship, citing the need for space and stating that he couldn’t promise a marriage proposal. Kate was devastated by the breakup but decided to hide her pain from the public.
The Reconciliation
Despite the breakup, William soon had second thoughts and reunited with Kate at a costume party. They quickly reconciled, acknowledging that they were both young and needed some time to find their own way. This brief separation ultimately brought them closer together.
A Happy Ending
After overcoming this hurdle, Prince William and Kate Middleton finally got engaged in 2010 and tied the knot in April 2011. Their love story is a testament to the fact that even the strongest relationships face challenges but can emerge stronger on the other side.
In Conclusion
Despite their breakup in 2007, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s love story ultimately had a happy ending. Their relationship endured challenges but ultimately led to a strong and enduring marriage.
