Prince William had to deal with the advances of other women in the early days of university life.
They developed a lifelong relationship at the University of St Andrews, where Prince William and Kate Middleton’s love story began.
During their first year at St Salvator’s Halls of Residence, the two soon developed close friendships. Their bond grew stronger as they lived together in their second year, sharing a house with fellow students.
As one might assume, Prince William received much attention from other young women, making him uncomfortable.
Being inherently polite, he struggled to respond to the advances, unsure how to graciously decline. Kate stepped in and provided a creative answer.
In her book Kate: The Future Queen, royal researcher Katie Nicholl describes how a mutual acquaintance, Laura Warshauer, recalls a day when William was besieged by an overly eager female at a party.
Despite William’s polite refusals, the girl did not catch the hint. Kate noticed the awkward situation and stepped in to playfully wrap her arms around William, pretending to be his lover.
William, grateful for her intervention, mouthed “thanks so much” to Kate afterward, establishing the occasion as a watershed moment in their relationship.
This charming incident is a reminder of William and Kate’s strong bond, which is based on friendship, trust, and mutual support. The couple’s love tale, from humble beginnings to the present day, continues to fascinate hearts all around the world.
Even in the early days of their undergraduate years, Kate was proving herself to be William’s most trusted ally and, as it turned out, his life partner.
Princess Kate celebrates her 43rd birthday today.