Kate Middleton was seen with a suave, well-to-do gentleman during a brief break from Prince William in their younger days. While today they stand as the epitome of marital bliss with three beautiful children, it wasn't always smooth sailing for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Kate Middleton's latest outing 'makes you feel sorry for Meghan’ Kate Middleton 'scuttled off embarrassed' after awkward first meeting with Wills Their romance faced trials in earlier years.
William ended their relationship with a phone call after six years, leaving Kate desiring stability and William seeking the freedoms of youth. Contrary to popular belief that they met during their university years at St Andrew's University, Robert Jobson's new book, Catherine, the Princess of Wales: A Biography of the Future Queen , reveals they first crossed paths earlier. They formed a friendship while Kate attended Marlborough College and William was at Eton College.
An insider familiar with the Middletons disclosed to Jobson, whose findings were featured by the Daily Mail, "There was plenty of socializing [between pupils at both schools] back then, and they were known to each other," also noting, "I understand he invited her on a few things." Upon their arrival at St. Andrews, they were assigned to the same residence hall and initially dated other people.
Their friendship grew over time as they discovered shared interests and enjoyed each other's company. William reflected on their early days: "We were frien.