When Did Prince William and Kate Middleton Break Up?
Remember 11 Years Ago When Prince William and Kate Middleton Were "on a Break"?
Looking at the Cambridge family on the Buckingham Palace balcony at Trooping the Colour earlier this year, it's easy to forget that 11 years ago, Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship was not on the most stable ground. At that time, the pair had been together for around four years, but with both still in their mid-20s and Kate based in London while William was living in army barracks in Dorset, their relationship faltered — and at the end of March 2007, they went their separate ways.
Luckily, the split was short-lived, and they both learned from it. Kate later said in their engagement interview, "At the time I wasn't very happy about it, but it actually made me a stronger person. You find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn't realized. I think you can get quite consumed by a relationship when you are younger, and I really valued that time for me as well although I didn't think it at the time." By the time William and Harry hosted the Concert For Diana in July, the couple were back together. But what did they both get up to during their time apart?
William Attended a Soccer Game
He Went to a Military Parade With Prince Harry
William was not yet a full-time working member of the royal family, but already he was fulfilling some duties. In May, he and Harry put on the traditional attire of bowler hat and posh umbrella for the annual parade of the Combined Cavalry Old Comrades Association.
He Had a Few Low-Key Nights Out
William Played in Some Charity Polo Matches
He Attended Trooping the Colour With His Family
William Organized the Concert For Diana With Prince Harry
Kate Turned to Her Sister For Support
Pippa had just finished university, and that Summer she joined Kate at their parents' flat in London for a Summer of broken-heart damage control. The pair shopped, socialized, and got spray-tanned together.
She Leaned on the Women in Her Life
The newly single London girl met up with her closest female friends for lunches, and she also flew to Ireland with her mom, Carole, for the launch of an exhibition by family friend Gemma Billington. Kate also vacationed in Ibiza with her close girlfriend Emilia d'Erlanger.
Kate Trained For a Charity Boat Race
When she was invited by her old school friend Alicia Fox-Pitt to join a crew who were planning a charity race, Kate jumped at the chance and joined them for three months of training.
Kate Attended the Badminton Horse Trials With William's Best Friend
Kate Had a VERY Active Social Life
Kate Switched Up Her Look
Then, William and Kate Reunited!
