When one a friend of the Princess of Wales told her that she was lucky to have Prince William, she seemingly had a seriously confident five-word comeback, that put the pal in their place
The love story of Prince William and his wife Kate might have taken place in the bright spotlight that comes with royal life, but was actually very similar to the romances of many couples up and down the country. The pair first met as undergraduates at the University of St Andrews where they quickly developed a friendship that would eventually turn into something more.
After leaving their studies behind, back in London, Kate and William dated for a long time – even breaking up for a short period – before finally deciding to settle down together. Prince William was seen, back in his younger days, as a seriously eligible bachelor, with the huge amounts of attention he started to receive during his teenage years dubbed ‘Willsmania’ by the press.
However popular and coveted her boyfriend’s attention might have been at the time, Kate firmly kept her feet on the ground – and when a pal told her she was lucky to have bagged the prince, she had a seriously confident five word comeback.
“He’s lucky to have me,” was her firm reply, according to Claudia Joseph, author of Kate Middleton : Princess in Waiting. Despite keeping it short and sweet, Kate made it clear exactly where she stood on the matter, and clearly Prince William agrees.
After going through an incredibly challenging year, with the future Queen undergoing cancer treatment and forced to step away from public life while she focussed on her recovery and wellbeing, William penned a heartfelt message to his wife on social media to mark her 43rd birthday earlier this year.
“To the most incredible wife and mother. The strength you’ve shown over the last year has been remarkable,” William wrote in the message. “George, Charlotte, Louis and I are so proud of you. Happy Birthday, Catherine. We love you. W.”
On Valentine’s Day, the couple shared another sweet message on social media – said to be the first time they have acknowledged the day dedicated to love. They posted a photograph of themselves sitting on a picnic blanket in a woodland area, with William kissing his wife’s cheek and Kate beaming and holding his hands.
