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Kate & William: Friendship Fuels 15-Year Royal Marriage
28 Sep
Summary
- Their marriage's strength is attributed to being good friends first.
- Kate advised William to change majors when he was unhappy.
- Increased public affection shows trust and comfort with public.
Kate Middleton and Prince William recently marked 15 years of marriage. Royal author Ingrid Seward believes their enduring relationship stems from a strong foundation of friendship, predating their romantic involvement.
Seward shared that Kate acted as a sounding board for William during their university years. She recalled an instance where Kate encouraged William to pursue a different course of study if he was unhappy with his chosen major.
Their friendship, which began at the University of St. Andrews in 2001, has been crucial in navigating the challenges of royal life, family, and recent personal health issues.
Experts like Russell Myers emphasize "support" as their marriage's secret, citing Kate's role in encouraging the Earthshot Prize. Body language expert Judi James observes that increased public affection indicates a deepened comfort and trust with the public and press.
