Kate Middleton's College Ex Attends Royal Wedding

Princess Catherine, the Princess of Wales, recently encountered a familiar face at a royal family wedding: Rupert Finch, her college boyfriend from their time at the University of St. Andrews. Finch attended the June 6, 2026, wedding of Prince Phillips and Harriet Sperling alongside his wife, Lady Natasha Rufus Isaacs.

Kate and Finch briefly dated during their university years, an event later depicted in "The Crown." Despite their past relationship, the encounter at the wedding was likely amicable, as Finch had previously attended William and Kate's own royal wedding in 2011. Lady Natasha, founder of the fashion brand Beulah London, wore a dress from her collection to the recent nuptials, a brand that Kate also owns pieces from.

Prince William and Catherine met as students at the University of St. Andrews, initially developing a strong friendship. Their relationship blossomed over time, with Prince William recalling their shared interests and fun experiences. The transition from friendship to romance is famously attributed to Kate's appearance in a sheer black dress during a college fashion show.