Prince William and Kate Middleton have been married for 10 years - here's a timeline of their love story

Caroline Praderio,Erin McDowellApr 29, 2021, 20:28 IST

William and Kate on their wedding day, left, and with their three children, right.Chris Jackson/Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

On April 29, Prince William and Kate Middleton celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.
William and Kate met while they were attending the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
Now, with three children and a busy schedule, their relationship continues to evolve.

2001: Prince William and Kate Middleton met as students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Prince William and Kate Middleton in university. Middleton Family/Clarence House/Getty

2002: They reportedly went from friends to something more after Middleton caught William's eye with a sheer outfit during a student fashion show.

The dress that caught William's eye. Ferdaus Shamim / Contributor / Getty Images

2005: The pair graduated in 2005. Middleton got her degree in art history, and Prince William got his in geography.

Prince William greets fans on his graduation day in 2005. Bruno Vincent/Getty Images

2006: Middleton made her first public appearances with the royal family, and she showed her support for her boyfriend.

Kate Middleton with her parents in 2006. Anwar Hussein Collection/ROTA/FilmMagic

2007: She was frequently accosted by paparazzi.

Kate Middleton on her 25th birthday in 2007. Getty/Gareth Cattermole

2007: Tabloid newspapers reported that the couple had split up.

William and his brother, Prince Harry, at a concert in 2007. Getty

2007: But by summer, the couple had gotten back together.

The happily reunited couple in 2008, when William got his Royal Air Force wings. AP/Michael Dunlea

October 2010: Prince William proposed to Middleton while they vacationed in Kenya. "I just decided that it was the right time really," he later said.

A closeup of the stunning engagement ring. Getty/Arthur Edwards/WPA Pool

November 2010: The couple announced their engagement to the public.

Kate and Will pose for press photos after announcing their engagement. Chris Jackson/Getty

2011: They got married on April 29 in Westminster Abbey. That's also the day they got the official titles Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Pippa Middleton holds her sister Kate's dress before walking into Westminster Abbey. Getty

With a price tag of roughly $34 million and an estimated global audience of 3 billion, it was one of the most lavish weddings in history.

William and Kate's wedding day. Getty/Julian Finney

June 2011: A few months later, William and Middleton embarked on their first international trip for the royal family.

The duke and duchess at a stop in Canada. Getty/Chris Jackson

July 2012: Cameras caught the couple celebrating in the stands when London hosted the Summer Olympics.

The royals embrace after a British cyclist wins a gold medal. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

December 2012: The palace announced that Middleton was pregnant.

Will and Kate emerge from the hospital after announcing the pregnancy. Fred Duval/Stringer/Getty Images

July 23, 2013: Prince George made his very first public appearance. He was one day old.

The first glimpse of Prince George. Reuters

2013: The growing royal family posed for a portrait with their spaniel, Lupo, just after the prince's birth.

William, Kate, and Prince George pose at the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire. Getty/Handout

2014: William and Middleton brought Prince George along for a three-week royal tour of New Zealand and Australia.

Prince George prepares to depart Australia in April 2014. AP/Rob Griffith

2014: The same year, the royal family announced Middleton's second pregnancy.

The couple during Kate's second pregnancy. Getty/Chris Jackson

May 2, 2015: Princess Charlotte was born.

Will and Kate leave the hospital with newborn Charlotte. Getty/John Stillwell/WPA Pool

2015: After Charlotte's birth, Prince William and Middleton left London to settle in a remote country village.

William and Kate share an umbrella on Christmas 2015. Getty/Chris Jackson

March 2016: They took their first vacation as a family of four.

The young royal family enjoys their skiing vacation. John Stillwell/WPA Pool/Getty Images

September 2016: Later that year, they made their first royal tour as a complete family, spending eight days in Canada.

The family deplanes after arriving in Canada. Getty Images/Chris Jackson

2017: They made a major announcement that they would be officially moving the family back to London to live in Kensington Palace.

Kate and Will walk a London red carpet in early 2017. Getty/Gareth Cattermole

2017: They settled into life as busy city-dwelling parents.

The duke and duchess use their air horns as they watch the London Marathon in April 2017. Getty/Chris Jackson

April 23, 2018: The couple welcomed their third child, Prince Louis.

Prince William and Kate Middleton pose for photos after the birth of Prince Louis outside the Lindo Wing. Chris Jackson/ Getty Images

May 2018: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle.

Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Prince George leave Windsor Castle after the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. Gareth Fuller/WPA Pool/Getty Images

March 2020: The royal couple took part in their last royal tour before the coronavirus pandemic.

Prince William and Kate Middleton on March 05, 2020, in Galway, Ireland. Julien Behal Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImage/Getty Images

2020: While the UK was on lockdown due to the coronavirus, the royal couple made regular appearances on video call engagements.

William and Kate speak with Casterton Primary Academy students via video chat on April 9, 2020. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

April 12, 2021: Three days after the death of Prince Philip, Prince William shared a tribute on behalf of himself and the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince Philip and Prince William in 2015. Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Getty Images

April 17: Prince William and Kate Middleton attended Prince Philip's funeral.

Prince William and Kate Middleton pictured at Prince Philip's funeral. Yui Mok/WPA Pool/Getty Images

April 29, 2021: The couple is now celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.

Prince William and Kate Middleton on April 27, 2021. ANDY COMMINS/POOL/AFP/Getty Images

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