With rumours of their marriage emerging in a new book. Despite being married for more than 13 years and balancing royal duties with raising three children, their early years together were not without their challenges. Before their engagement, William and Catherine, who met at university, had a difficult time when they decided to take a break.

The decision was difficult for Catherine, especially when William expressed his need for space in a phone call. The breakup has been described in a new royal book, which claims that William celebrated his newfound freedom with friends in London after the split.

However, fate brought them back together at a friend’s themed party, where they rekindled their romance in a playful way. Initially, they kept their reconciliation a secret, but their feelings for each other became evident at public events. They eventually made a secret pact to marry in the near future.

As their relationship progressed, they faced challenges such as the long distance due to William’s military commitments. Catherine expressed a desire for security and a more stable arrangement, which led to them living together near William’s base.

Although lonely at times, they supported each other through the ups and downs. Finally, in 2010, during a trip to Kenya, William proposed to Catherine by Lake Alice, marking a major milestone in their love story.