Kate Middleton and Prince William Relationship Details
16 Reasons William and Kate Are Perfect For Each Other
We're taking a look at why one of the most famous couples in the world make such a great team. From intimate gestures and grand passions to shared interests and a crackling chemistry, scroll through to see why Kate Middleton and Prince William are so perfect for each other.
1 They Love to Tease Each Other
2 They Have a Shared Sense of Humor
In their engagement interview, William said of Kate, "She's got a really naughty sense of humor, which kind of helps because I've got a really dry sense of humor . . . " and this is something that is backed up by endless pictures of the pair laughing their heads off at any opportunity. The films they have slipped off to watch together have been telling, as well, choosing boisterous comedies like The Inbetweeners and Bridesmaids.
3 They Have a Confident Intimacy
No matter where they are, how formal the occasion, or how big the crowd, the close-knit couple always manage to find a moment for each other.
4 They Look After Each Other
When Kate was starting out in royal life, William made sure she had all the help and support she needed to make the intense transition; he ensured that her family was still an important and integral part of her life and that she was well-informed every step of the way. Meanwhile, Kate has always been a support to William. She was a trusted confidante before they were even a couple, and later as they set up home in Anglesey, she kept the house while he worked, cooking his favorite roast chicken and baking cakes for him and his co-workers.
5 They Have a Similar Work Ethic
After finishing school at the age of 18, both chose charity work in Chile before they enrolled in St. Andrews University art history — although William later switched to geography.
6 They Have Shared Interests
When Charles and Diana were together, they clashed over how they wanted to spend their personal time — but William and Kate enjoy many of the same things, including skiing, country pursuits, dinner parties with friends, and curling up with a good box set.
7 They Both Love Dogs
8 They Both Love the Sun, Too
9 They Have Mutual Friends
At school, some of Kate's friends socialized with some of William's friends, which meant that when their paths finally crossed, they were already moving in similar social circles. The couple then forged a firm friendship group together during their four years at St. Andrews. Weekends at Anmer Hall now often involve a blend of William's best friends Thomas Van Straubenzee and James Meade and Kate's closest girlfriend, Sophie Carter.
10 They Both Have a Competitive Streak
They have raced in boats against each other on a couple of royal tours — the first time in Canada, William shouted out beforehand, "You're going down!" While even recently when they raced against each other at a Heads Together engagement, William tried to distract his wife before the race began. When boxer Anthony Ogogo asked Kate at a charity engagement if she and William are competitive with each other, he revealed, "She said they're both quite equal, and then said when they're playing Scrabble they don't usually finish because somebody's slammed it shut because they've lost."
11 They Both Enjoy a Town/Country Split
Kate and William have an appreciation for escaping to the countryside for some fresh air but also enjoy the pleasures of urban living. William's childhood was split between Kensington Palace in London and his father's country estate Highgrove, while Kate grew up in rural Berkshire but lived in London for six years between university and getting married. The couple now happily split their time between Kensington Palace and their country bolt-hole Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
12 They Aren't Afraid to Show a Little PDA
From two balcony kisses on their wedding day to adorably embracing at the London Olympics, William's hand in the small of Kate's back on countless occasions, or a loving hug on their first royal tour, the pair are not afraid to share a gesture of affection in public.
13 They Have a Mutual Love of Kids
Kate has grown up surrounded by young cousins, and now eight of her 12 patronages are connected to the well-being of children and young adults. Similarly, William has always shown a flair for dealing with little ones and is at his best when engaging in an impromptu spot of football or teasing youngsters on his public engagements.
14 They Love Sports
When William and Kate were first friends at St. Andrews, they used to go swimming and play tennis together. The pair were always sporty in their respective schools when they were growing up. Kate favored field hockey, swimming, and tennis, while William enjoyed polo, swimming, and water polo. The couple continue to keep active now, including many physical elements to their tours and engagements.
15 They Share a Strong Sense of Family
Since the beginning, Kate has always had a great relationship with Harry, Charles, Camilla, the queen, and the entire extended royal family, while William adores Carole and Michael Middleton and Kate's sister, Pippa, and brother, James.
16 Their Chemistry Is Sweet and Strong
It's clear from their electric body language that the pair just enjoy being around each other; whether it's a flirty glance or a look of affection, their appreciation for each other is always easy to see.
