How Did Prince William and Kate Middleton Meet?

The royal romance between Prince William and Kate Middleton has captivated the world, and as they celebrate their 13th wedding anniversary, many are curious about the origins of their relationship. The official narrative states that they first met in September 2001 as freshmen at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, crossing paths in their dormitory, St. Salvator’s Hall. Kate herself recounted feeling shy and flustered during their initial encounter.

However, there are indications that their paths may have crossed even earlier. In 2013, royal correspondent Katie Nicholls revealed in her book “Kate: The Future Queen” that William and Kate potentially met a couple of years prior, in the summer of 1999. At the time, Kate was a student at Marlborough and spent time with the “Glossy Posse,” a group of friends associated with William and his brother Harry. Nicholls further noted that Kate had confided to friends during her gap year that she had already met William once or twice before university.

While the exact details of their first meeting remain somewhat ambiguous, what is clear is that their connection blossomed during their time at St. Andrews, eventually leading to their highly publicized royal wedding in 2011.

St Salvator’s is one of the halls of residence at the University of St Andrews, where Prince William and Kate Middleton first met as students. During their engagement interview, Kate revealed that William was not present for the initial Freshers Week, so it took some time for them to get acquainted. However, they eventually became close friends early on. Prince William also mentioned that they were friends for over a year before their relationship blossomed into something more romantic. They spent increasing amounts of time together, shared interests and laughter, and realized their compatibility, leading to their eventual courtship and engagement.

The romantic relationship between Prince William and Kate Middleton has captivated the world’s attention. Their love story began at the University of St. Andrews, where they were both students. It is reported that William’s interest in Kate was sparked during a charity fashion show in March 2002, their second semester at the university. At the time, Kate was linked to another student named Rupert Finch, but William was overheard whispering to his friend Fergus, “Wow, Fergus, Kate’s hot!”

During their second year at St. Andrews, Kate and William moved in together, sharing a residence at 13A Hope Street with two of their friends. It was around this time that their romance blossomed, setting the stage for their future together.

In 2011, the couple returned to the University of St. Andrews, where their love story began, marking a significant milestone in their relationship.

The final season of the popular series “The Crown” recreates their love story, imagining a fictional moment where a young Kate meets Princess Diana (which never actually happened) and speculating that Carole Middleton, Kate’s mother, played a role in orchestrating their relationship behind the scenes.