Kate Middleton and Prince William have one of the most stable marriages in the world. As one of the world's most public couples, the two have built a 25-year partnership that has seen them through ups, downs, and all sorts of developments. According to a royal biographer, he has identified one of the reasons why the marriage is so stable.
© Getty ImagesRussel Myers, author of "William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story," said that the couple is an expert at working "in tandem."
“The secret to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage is support for one another throughout their roles as working royals and as parents to their three young children,” he said in an interview with The Mirror. “Everything they do is in tandem, and this includes Catherine being the catalyst for William launching the Earthshot Prize when he doubted it could become the global success it has."
The Earthshot Prize has been one of William's largest initiatives. Launched in 2020, the project is a 10-year mission to save planet Earth. Some of the prize's collaborators include Gisele Bundchen, Cate Blanchett, and more.
© Chris Ison - PA ImagesJennie Bond, a royal correspondent for the BBC, said that the two are fully aligned. “They are completely aligned in their love of nature and their belief in the climate crisis facing the world,” she said.
“It’s not just that she feels she should support her husband. The natural world, the fresh air we hope to keep on breathing, and the delicate balance of preserving our planet are just as key to Catherine as they are to William. And that’s one of the many reasons why they make such a great team.”
Kate and William's love story started in college
© Pascal Le SegretainKate and William met many years ago at St. Andrews University. The two dated in secret for two years, until they confirmed their relationship with the press and began to be photographed on family vacations and events. They notoriously broke up in 2007.
“We were both very young,” explained William on their engagement interview with the press. “We were both finding ourselves and such and being different characters and such.”
They got back together shortly after, announcing their engagement in 2010. Their wedding remains one of the most prominent royal weddings in history. They now share three kids: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
This year, the couple celebrated their 15th anniversary as a married couple.
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