Prince William and Kate's relationship: How they kept their love strong amidst royal scandal
Ava Arnold Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship has not been immune to challenges, including rumors of infidelity in 2019. The rumors suggested that William had an affair with Rose Hanbury, the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, who is a close friend of the couple. Despite the speculation, Kensington Palace never commented on the rumors.
A Middleton family friend spoke exclusively to US Weekly in June 2019, revealing that Kate was hurt by the rumors and was concerned that her children might one day read about them online. The source added that the rumors had prompted the couple to focus on their marriage more seriously.
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"It forced her and William to sit back and examine their relationship, which they realized they should have been doing more often," the source explained. A second insider confirmed that the couple was doing a great job of getting their marriage back on track.
"They're still going strong. Regardless of their ups and downs, they love each other dearly, and their kids are the most important thing in their lives," the source said.
While William and Kate have been together for most of their adult lives, William has remained in touch with Rose Farquhar, his first serious girlfriend, whom he dated in 2000 before meeting Kate. The former military pilot and Farquhar have remained friends, even after their split. In December 2022, William attended Farquhar's wedding to George Gemmell.
Kate and William have a great love for each other
Despite the ups and downs in their relationship, William and Kate are still very much in love and committed to each other. As the future king and queen consort of England, their relationship has been under public scrutiny, but they have managed to maintain a strong bond.
"Kate and William are no different [than any other couple]. It's not unusual to have a few hiccups in a marriage, especially after eight years," a source explained. "They're still going strong. Regardless of their ups and downs, they love each other dearly, and their kids are the most important thing in their lives."
As William and Kate prepare to take on their future roles, their love for each other remains strong, and they continue to work on their marriage to ensure that it is healthy and happy
