Prince William & Kate Middleton Celebrate 12 Years Of Marriage Together

Apr 28, 2023 by apost team

The entire world watched on April 29, 2011, when Prince William and Catherine Middleton wed in a beautiful ceremony at Westminster Abbey, London. The heavily publicized wedding prompted all kinds of celebrations, including street parties across England, William and Kate merchandise and plenty of speculation about how the royal couple would navigate their roles as the then-Duke and then-Duchess of Cambridge. And after Queen Elizabeth II’s passing in September 2022, William and Kate were given new titles — Prince and Princess of Wales.

At the time of their marriage, the couple had been together for eight years, as they started dating when they were both students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where the two completed their undergraduate degrees. 

A lot has happened since those days, including William and Kate’s official engagement announcement in 2010, followed by their wedding, which took place 11 years ago today. In 2021, the Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated one decade of marriage, which they honored by releasing unseen photos of themselves from their time as a married couple. 

Since their special day, William and Kate have been busy building a family, which includes Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. They have shared many wonderful memories with the public in regard to their family life. The couple has also been very prominent in their native United Kingdom, where they are full-time working royals, while they also contribute philanthropically through their official charity fund. 

Now, they are celebrating 12 years of marriage. Let's take a look at their stunning wedding day from April 29, 2011.

According to Town & Country, Kate met William at the University of St. Andrew's, where the two enrolled in 2001. In one of the most famous stories from their university days, the prince famously watched a charity fashion show that featured none other than Kate herself. However, it wasn't until 2004 that their relationship was out in the open.

While the world was already moved by the pair announcing their engagement in 2010, people were even more touched by the tribute William paid to his late mother, Princess Diana. He proposed to Kate with a sapphire engagement ring that had once belonged to Diana.

By the time the big day came around, the public was incredibly curious about the dress that Kate would wear, as she had already become well-known for her sense of style. She didn't disappoint when she stepped out in a custom gown designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen. Since shoulders and arms have to be covered in the church according to royal protocol, Kate went with a long-sleeved lace dress.

It was a moment that the world has continued to remember, but it was especially wonderful for the Prince and Princess of Wales’ family members. Prince Harry served as William’s best man in the ceremony, whereas Kate’s sister, Pippa Middleton, was her maid of honor.

After the couple exchanged their vows, they headed off in a horse-drawn carriage to Buckingham Palace, according to Royal UK. The pair further cemented their union on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with a few joyous kisses.

It’s safe to say people were blown away by how incredible William and Kate’s wedding was. The pair have gone on to prove that their love is meant to last, as they have celebrated several years of marriage together.

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On July 22, 2013, the couple became parents when they welcomed their first son, George. In May 2015, they welcomed another baby – this time, a daughter named Charlotte. And in April 2018, the couple welcomed their third child, Louis. According to TODAY, William and Kate have often been seen taking their kids to school and picking them up.

Just before their 10th wedding anniversary, the pair visited Westminster Abbey – the place where they exchanged vows. William and Kate shared a heartwarming video on Instagram on the day of their anniversary that showed them spending time with their precious family. They captioned the post:

“Thank you to everyone for the kind messages on our wedding anniversary. We are enormously grateful for the 10 years of support we have received in our lives as a family. W & C.”

Ever so gracefully, William and Kate seemed to put publicly celebrating their anniversary in 2022 to the side as it took place during a difficult period for Australia. According to PEOPLE, the country was experiencing devastating floods in the recent months around the couple’s 11th anniversary. William released a heartfelt statement about how residents and emergency responders were working diligently to restore the area.

However, the official royal family YouTube channel did upload a video of William and Kate in honor of their happy day.

William and Kate’s love story – especially their wedding – has been nothing short of fairytale perfection. Even today, 12 years since they tied the knot, photos and memories of the event are a testament to how impressive and graceful their special day was.

We wish the Prince and Princess of Wales a very happy 12th wedding anniversary and many more in the years to come!

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