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Kate's Calm Amidst William's Early Royal Challenges
19 Apr
Summary
- Kate Middleton took charge when Prince William struggled with cooking.
- Their early London flat featured bulletproof windows and a bomb-proof door.
- Kate Middleton handled intense media scrutiny with poise after 2004.
- Prince William proposed with a sapphire ring in Kenya.
Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship began at the University of St Andrews in 2001. Early on, Kate Middleton reportedly took charge when Prince William's attempts at cooking resulted in disaster, with things catching fire. The couple later shared a rented townhouse at 13a Hope Street, which was equipped with enhanced security features.
Following their graduation, their relationship became public in 2004, bringing Kate Middleton under intense media scrutiny. Royal experts observed that she handled this new spotlight with remarkable poise and independence, even as speculation about their future intensified. During a brief separation in 2007, her parents provided a private sanctuary.
