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Kate & William: Secret First Date Revealed!
16 Sep
Summary
- A royal author claims William and Kate had a date before the charity gala.
- William reportedly drove over an hour to see Kate during the Christmas holidays.
- Kate encouraged William to change his university course, fostering trust.
New revelations from a royal author suggest the initial spark between Prince William and Kate Middleton occurred earlier than widely believed. It is now claimed that the couple, who first met at St Andrews University in 2001, had already been on a date during the Christmas holidays of that year.
According to the author, Prince William drove over an hour to visit Kate at her parents' home. They then shared a drink at a local pub, marking a crucial development in their nascent relationship. During this meeting, Kate reportedly advised William on his university course, encouraging him to switch from art history.
This advice was significant as it demonstrated William could consult Kate on an equal footing, fostering a deeper trust between them. William ultimately switched to studying geography the following term. This occurred before Kate's memorable appearance in a see-through dress at a charity fashion show.
One of William's university friends noted he was clearly smitten with Kate. The designer of the dress, Charlotte Todd, expressed surprise that her creation played a part in the couple's romantic progression. The dress was later sold at auction in 2011 for £78,000.
