They have been married 13 years and together for more than 20, and while every family has its ups and downs, 2024 may well have been the most difficult year for William and Kate after the Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis.
The couple married 13 years ago at Westminster Abbey in a beautiful and impressive ceremony that was watched by approximately 163 million viewers around the world.
The couple exchanged their vows of love in a healthy ceremony in front of their 2,000 guests, including David Beckham and Sir Elton John.
William, 41, and Kate, 42, echoed after the archbishop, declaring that they would accept each other as husband and wife “in sickness and in health.”
And the future King has been nothing but supportive of his wife as she continues treatment for cancer that was discovered after she underwent abdominal surgery in January.
Kate and William married 13 years ago, in 2011, at Westminster Abbey in a beautiful and stunning ceremony. Above: the couple kissing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace
The Prince and Princess of Wales with their three children, Prince George, Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte in June 2023
In Kate’s emotional video, where she revealed to the nation that she was undergoing cancer treatment in late March, the princess also gave insight into her relationship with her husband.
She said the diagnosis came as a “huge shock” to both her and William, adding that they were doing “everything they can” to process it as a couple but also as a “young family.”
“It’s taken us a while to explain everything to George, Charlotte and Louis in a way that’s appropriate for them and reassure them that I’m going to be okay,” Kate said.
“Having William by my side is a great source of comfort and reassurance, as is the love, support and kindness so many of you have shown – it means a lot to both of us.”
The Prince of Wales played a major role in his wife’s decision to reveal her diagnosis to the world and, although he wishes she didn’t have to do it, he knew it was her choice and supported her.
“It was his decision, there were no regrets and he fully supported it,” a close friend of Prince William told The Sunday time.
Others have said that William is not only proud of his wife’s courage in revealing her cancer diagnosis, but is also amazed at how she has coped since undergoing her first abdominal surgery in January.
The royal is said to be “extremely proud of his wife for the courage and strength she has shown not only this week, but since her surgery in January,” according to a source who spoke to The Telegraph.
Around 163 million people tuned in to watch Kate and William get married in 2011.
The Princess of Wales reveals that she is undergoing cancer treatment at the end of March
The couple often do things together as a family with their three young children, and the Prince often runs the school.
William is also known for being a loving father who often hugs and kisses his children and speaks fondly of them at public events.
He previously took George to the fourth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, London and was praised for attending the Commonwealth Games with his daughter Princess Charlotte.
Described as a “hands-on” father, William is regularly seen dropping off and picking up his children at Lambrook School in Berkshire.
“He is a regular at the school gate and at events and is very hands-on as a father, so being in charge while Kate is away won’t faze him,” a source told Hello.
“They often do things as a complete family unit and he is very confident in looking after the children.”
The future monarch’s commitment to his wife and children was echoed when he announced he would be taking a break from his official royal duties to support his family.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are photographed walking hand in hand during a reception in the Bahamas in 2022.
The family of five are pictured attending Sandringham’s annual Christmas service last year.
Wales’ family did not attend the annual Easter service this year along with other senior royals including King Charles and Queen Camilla. The couple went with George, Charlotte and Louis for the first time last year.
But they were thought to have spent quality family time with their children during the holidays at their country home, Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
The family of five is known for enjoying “outdoor” activities such as cycling and walking, with Kate previously admitting she “really” loves “all sports”.
Kate’s uncle Gary Goldsmith also revealed a “tell-tale” sign that Kate and William were “genuinely compatible” and soulmates.
In an interview with GB News in 2022, Gary said: “They are very comfortable with each other and they make fun of each other, which I think is a great indicator that people get on well, when they can have fun together. expense of the other.”
Palace insiders have described William as a “hands-on” father, often dealing with school management. Above: The family erupts at Prince Louis’s baptism
The royal couple met when they were students at St. Andrews University in Scotland, where they initially started out as friends. Above: In the photo from 2010, a year before their wedding.
“It’s done in a very ironic and very loving way. Sensitive and sensitive. It’s a very natural relationship.”
He also added that their “love story” was born out of “friendship first,” something William had previously said he believed was an important factor in their future together.
The royal couple met when they were students at St. Andrews University in Scotland, where they initially started out as friends.
Kate caught the young prince’s attention at a charity fashion show in the spring of her freshman year at university.
Prince William, who paid £200 for a table near the catwalk, is said to have gasped when he saw his future wife in a see-through dress, which later sold for £78,000.