Prince William and Kate Middleton: A Royal Family Photo Album

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We can’t get enough of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s family! The royals, who are proud parents to Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, always look sweet together whether it’s attending royal engagements or spending time with their kids.

Click through ET’s gallery to see some of the best family moments of the Prince and Princess of Wales, formerly the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Princess Charlotte Turns 9

On May 2, 2024, Princess Charlotte turned 9 and her parents, Prince William and Kate Middleton, took to Instagram to wish their daughter a happy birthday.

“Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte! 🎂 Thank you for all of the kind messages today,” they wrote alongside a portrait of Charlotte smiling big in a navy sweater and red cardigan.

Prince Louis Turns 6

On April 23, 2024, Louis’ proud parents, Kate Middleton and Prince William, took to social media to honor their youngest son’s sixth birthday with a precious new portrait.

In a grinning image snapped by the Princess of Wales, the little cutie is wearing a plaid button-down shirt and grinning for the camera — and e appears to be missing at least one bottom tooth!

Christmas Card 2023

The sweet family posed for their 2023 Christmas card in a classic black-and-white style with casual white button-ups and jeans.

Christmas Caroling

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Prince William, Prince George, Prince Louis, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte attended the Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Dec. 8, 2023 in London, England. The family smiled as they sang carols for the service to bring people together at Christmastime and recognize those who have gone above and beyond to help others throughout the year.

Diplomatic Reception

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Queen Camilla, King Charles III, Prince William and Kate Middleton smiled for a photograph ahead of the Diplomatic Reception in the 1844 Room at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 5, 2023 in London, England.

Commonwealth Games

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Prince William, Princess Charlotte and Kate Middleton posed for a cute family photograph during a visit to SportsAid House at the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Aug. 2, 2022 in Birmingham, England. SportsAid, Sport England and Commonwealth Games England gave around 1,000 talented young athletes and aspiring support staff the opportunity to attend the Games and get a firsthand look behind the scenes.

Happy Birthday, Prince William!

Ahead of the prince’s 38th birthday on June 21, 2020, William and Kate shared an adorable new family photo taken by his wife earlier in the month. Kate later posted even more in honor of Father’s Day 2020. In one pic, posted on the royal family’s social media, Prince George, 6, and Princess Charlotte, 5, are all smiles as they stand on a swing while William is sitting down and holding Prince Louis, 2, in his lap. Another pic of the proud dad and his brood shows William lying on the grass with his three kids on top of him.

Giving Back

Prince George and Princess Charlotte are learning the importance of giving back to the community. In June 2020, Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a new photo of their two eldest kids volunteering to commemorate Volunteers’ Week, which is celebrated from June 1-7 in the U.K. The photo, taken by Kate, showed George and Charlotte walking with their dad as he holds an umbrella. “As we approach the end of #VolunteersWeek The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are pleased to share a new photo taken by The Duchess as they played their own part in the national volunteering effort,” the Instagram post read. “In April, The Duke and Duchess and their family visited the Sandringham Estate where they packed up and delivered food parcels to isolated pensioners in the local area.”

Big Thanks

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In a funny short for the BBC in April 2020, Prince William helped Stephen Fry kick off the United Kingdom’s Big Night In before the whole family stepped outside to take part in the weekly #ClapForOurCarers, meant to thank those on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.

The Queen’s Heirs

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A stunning new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the next three heirs in line to the British royal throne was released on Jan. 3. The image was taken by photographer Ranald Mackechnie in the Throne Room at Buckingham Palace on Dec. 18 and features Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Prince William and Prince George. Prince George looks adorable as always, wearing plaid pants and a white shirt tucked in, while his grandfather, Prince Charles, lovingly places a hand on his shoulder. Meanwhile, Prince William smiles big behind his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth. The image was released to mark the start of a new decade, according to the official Palace press release. This is the second time the foursome has been featured in an official portrait — the first was in 2016 to mark Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday, and that image was also taken by Mackechnie.

Christmas Debut

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The couple’s eldest two children looked absolutely precious as they held hands with their parents while taking part in their first royal walk to church for Christmas 2019 services  The services happen annually at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Queen’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk, located in the English countryside north of London. Charlotte, 4, seemed excited to see the well-wishers lined up along the walk as she held onto both of her parents’ hands, while George, 6, looked on with a little more caution. William’s father, Prince Charles, was with them for the stroll into the 11 a.m. service. George looked sharp in a navy blue blazer, sweater and slacks with a white-collared shirt underneath, which matched his dad’s outfit, while Charlotte, 4, was precious in a dark green Amaia jacket, navy blue tights and black dress shoes. Her coat coordinated with Kate’s hat and heels, who also looked quite regal in her long Catherine Walker & Co. coat that featured a faux fur collar.

William and His Brood

Just in time for the holidays, Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a brand new family photo of William with all three of their kids. The sweet black-and-white pic shows the prince giving his youngest son, 20-month-old Louis, a kiss on the cheek. George, 6, is sitting in a chair, wearing a zip-up jacket and shorts, while Charlotte, 4, is standing in between her brothers. She’s wearing a puffy jacket over a dress and appears to have a backpack on, and her hands are placed gently on Louis’ shoulders. “Merry Christmas! This photograph of The Duke of Cambridge, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis was taken by The Duchess of Cambridge in Norfolk earlier this year,” Kensington Palace shared in 2019. “We wish all our followers a very happy and relaxing Christmas Day ⛄️.”

Back to School

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Kate and William walked their two oldest kids, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, to Thomas’s Battersea in London on Sept. 5. William told Charlotte’s teacher that the 4-year-old royal was “very excited” to begin at the London school where her brother has been attending for two years. In honor of her first day, Charlotte also posed for an adorable portrait with George.

Prince Louis’ Balcony Debut

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The royals laughed it up with all three of their adorable kids, sons Louis and George and daughter Charlotte, as they stood on the Kensington Palace balcony for the queen’s annual birthday parade, Trooping the Colour, in London on June 8.

Garden Variety

The royal siblings couldn’t have looked cuter in the official images released from their visit to the RHS Back to Nature Garden, which was designed by Kate and award-winning landscape architects Andrée Davies and Adam White of Davies White Landscape Architects. George, Charlotte and Louis helped their mom with the project, as they gathered moss, leaves and twigs to help decorate the RHS Back to Nature Garden. Hazel sticks collected by the family were also used to make the garden’s den. A ton of adorable snaps came out of the fun Chelsea Flower Show experience, including one of Louis running through the garden with dad Prince William right behind him as his brother, sister and mom played on a water feature in the background.

Happy 1st Birthday, Prince Louis!

One day ahead of his first birthday on April 23, 2019, Kate and William shared an adorable portrait of the giddy little prince posing for pics for his mom. The proud mom snapped the sweet shots at the family’s home in Norfolk earlier in the month.

Christmas Tradition

The royals continued their family’s Christmas tradition of attending services at Sandringham Church. In 2018, they were flanked by William’s brother, Prince Harry, and his pregnant wife, Meghan Markle, as well as his father, Prince Charles.

Family of Five

Happy holidays! On Dec. 14, Kensington Palace shared this sweet shot of Kate and William posing in a park with all three of their kids, sons George and Louis and daughter Charlotte. The family portrait, taken by Matt Porteous, was a part of their royal highnesses’ 2018 Christmas card.

So Supportive

Prince William looked lovingly at his wife as she spoke at a Christmas Party the pair hosted for families and children of deployed personnel serving in Cyprus.

Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

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In honor of Prince Charles’ 70th birthday on Nov. 14, Clarence House released two stunning family portraits. Taken by Chris Jackson, William and Kate’s three kids steal the show in the big family portrait. Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are front and center with Prince George and Prince Charlotte by their sides on the bench, while Kate — holding baby Prince Louis — William, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stand behind them. The royal family is all color coordinated in shades of blue, white and touches of black.

Rare Moment of PDA

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended Eugenie’s wedding to Jack Brooksbank in Windsor, England, in October, where they showed some rare PDA. Once they were seated in St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle — right next to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — Kate placed her hand on William’s thigh and the couple held hands. Wearing an all-burgundy Alexander McQueen dress and fascinator, Kate was stunning as she sat with William, who wore a light-colored vest, tail coat and gray pants.

Prince Harry’s Wedding

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Though he’s not usually shy, Prince George did stay quite close to his dad as the pair stood with his mom and sister on the steps of St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding ceremony on May 19.

Little Louis

Kensington Palace released the first full-length pic of Prince William and Kate Middleton’s newborn son, Prince Louis, on May 15. The Duchess of Cambridge had taken the photo on April 26, three days after the newest royal was born. “‪The Duke and Duchess would like to thank members of the public for their kind messages following the birth of Prince Louis, and for Princess Charlotte’s third birthday,” the Instagram post concluded.

Meet Louis!

On May 5, 2018, Kensington Palace released the first photo of William and Kate’s newborn son, Louis, who’s getting a sweet kiss on the forehead from his big sister, Charlotte, in the pic. The precious photo was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge on Charlotte’s third birthday on May 2.

Hello, Royal Baby No. 3!

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Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out with their newborn son on Monday, posing for photos outside of St. Mary’s Hospital in London on April 23, 2018. Just hours after giving birth, Kate looked stunning in a red dress, cradling her precious baby boy with William by her side. Kate gave birth at 11:01 a.m. local time earlier that day.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

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Kate and William made their annual appearance at the St. Patrick’s Day parade in West London in March 2018, visiting the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, of which William is a colonel. The pregnant royal — who looked chic as ever in a green Catherine Walker coat, matching Gina Foster Meribel hat, black gloves and black suede pumps — was handed sprigs of shamrocks to officers and warrant officers and met with their mascot, Irish Wolfhound Domhnall, before the couple later stopped for a celebratory glass of Guinness (and water for Kate!).

First Official Royal Event With Meghan & Harry

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Prince Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle, joined Prince William and Kate Middleton at the Royal Foundation Forum in London, England, on Feb. 28, 2018, marking their first official public appearance all together, though they were all spotted spending Christmas with one another. Under the theme Making a Difference Together, the inaugural event showcased programs that are run or initiated by the Royal Foundation.

Ski Bunnies

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge bundled up for the final day of their royal tour of Sweden and Norway in early February 2018, hitting the slopes in ski gear. Accompanied by Crown Princess Mette-Marit and Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, the duo arrived at the Norwegian Ski Federation, where they joined local nursery children in a number of outdoor activities at Holmenkollen resort, per Kensington Palace. Kate covered up her baby bump in a red-and-white Kjus ski jacket with black snow pants and added on a white beanie from Scandinavian brand Barts and snow boots from Sorel, while William opted for a navy Kjus ski jacket with black pants and a black-and-white Barts beanie.

Princess Charlotte’s First Day of Nursery School

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Princess Charlotte celebrated a milestone! William and Kate shared photographs of their 2-year-old daughter at Kensington Palace on Jan. 8, 2018, shortly before she left for her first day of nursery at the Willcocks Nursery School. In the adorable photos, Princess Charlotte bundles up in a red Amaia coat, gray tights, a scarf and matching Amaia Mary Jane shoes, looking excited for her big day.

Royal Family Christmas

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Kate and William stood on the Church of St. Mary Magdalene steps in Sandringham, England, alongside Prince Harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle, before Christmas services on Dec. 25, 2017.

Off-Roading Riot

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Buckle up! Kate Middleton and Prince William took a drive on the wild side on Nov. 22, 2017, when the pregnant Duchess of Cambridge joined her husband at the Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull manufacturing plant in Birmingham, England. The couple met with staff at the plant before trying their hands at an off-roading driving exercise, with each taking a turn behind the wheel of a Land Rover Discovery.

Prince George’s First Day of School

Such manners! Though mom was home sick due to acute morning sickness during her third pregnancy, dad William was right by George’s side for the little royal’s first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea in London, England, on Sept. 7, 2017.

George’s 4th Birthday Portrait

To celebrate Prince George’s fourth birthday, Kensington Palace released an adorable new portrait of the tot on July 21, 2017. The little royal’s official birthday is July 22. According to a press release, the cute photo was taken at Kensington Palace at the end of June by Chris Jackson, Getty Images Royal Photographer. “The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this lovely picture as they celebrate Prince George’s fourth birthday, and would like to thank everyone for all of the kind messages they have received,” Kensington Palace said in a statement.

Off to the Races!

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It’s a battle of the royals! Kate and William put on their game faces on July 20, 2017, as they took part in a rowing regatta during their three-day visit to Germany. The race took place in the southern German town of Heidelberg, and it appears the two had a blast! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were on opposing teams, and although it appeared to be a tight race, it was William who came out on top.

Flowers in Germany

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, traveled from Warsaw, Poland to Berlin, Germany, on July 19, 2017. The adorable family of four was photographed all walking hand in hand as they exited onto the red carpet laid out for them on the tarmac. Charlotte was handed a tiny bouquet of flowers while her mother held a larger one. Aw!

Sky’s the Limit

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Kate and William arrived in Warsaw, Poland, on July 17, 2017, with George and Charlotte, in tow. The adorable kiddos were spotted peeking out of the plane’s window as they landed, and they then joined their parents as they exited the plane. The family was spending five days traveling to cities in Poland and Germany, including visiting a concentration camp and meeting Holocaust survivors.

Pretty in Pink

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The royal family put on quite the colorful display at the Trooping the Colour parade in June 2017. Kate and her 2-year-old daughter, Charlotte, both wore pink ensembles for the annual birthday event celebrating Queen Elizabeth II, who turned 91 that April. The Duchess of Cambridge wore a bubblegum-hued Alexander McQueen skater dress, which she paired with a matching Jane Taylor hat and teardrop earrings. Her mini-me looked equally fab, sporting a pink polka-dot frock, white socks and berry-colored Mary Janes.

Pippa Middleton’s Wedding

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Princess Charlotte was her mom’s pint-sized shadow at Pippa Middleton’s wedding in May 2017. The 2-year-old royal served as a bridesmaid at her aunt’s nuptials, while her mother was on hand to wrangle the little ones in the wedding party and help out the bride. The Duchess and Princess of Cambridge were often seen holding hands outside St. Mark’s Church on the Englefield Estate in the English county of Berkshire. Charlotte looked darling in her tan-and-white dress designed by Pepa & Co. and a floral headpiece as she held on tightly to a tiny basket. As for Kate, the sister of the bride looked stunning in a blush-colored dress and matching hat that she paired with nude heels.

Princess Charlotte Turns 2

One day ahead of her second birthday, a new photo of Princess Charlotte was released by Kensington Palace on May 1, 2017. Clearly having already mastered posing for the camera, the cute pic was taken a month earlier at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s home in Norfolk, England. “The Duke and Duchess are very pleased to share this photograph as they celebrate Princess Charlotte’s second birthday,” read a statement from the palace. “Their Royal Highnesses would like to thank everyone for all of the lovely messages they have received, and hope that everyone enjoys this photograph of Princess Charlotte as much as they do.”

London Marathon Cheer Squad

Harry, William and Kate all giddily encouraged runners as they stood together at the Heads Together cheering point during the 2017 London Marathon on April 23. Whether it was hugging fans, dancing with babies or donning a foam finger — it looked like the trio had a genuine blast.

Return to Paris

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William and Kate arrived in Paris, France, on March 17, 2017, marking the couple’s first trip to the French capital since the 1997 death of the Duke of Cambridge’s mother, Princess Diana. The pair arrived at the Élysée Palace and were welcomed by French President François Hollande shortly after enjoying the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in London.

BAFTA Beauties

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Hollywood royalty met British royalty when Kate and William stepped out for the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) in London on February 2017. The Duchess of Cambridge wore a stunning, form-fitting, off-the-shoulder black floral Alexander McQueen gown and chandelier earrings, while her husband opted for a classic tuxedo. Prince William presented the Academy Fellowship during the awards show, which is a lifetime achievement award presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

Christmas Cuties

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The littlest British royals stole the show on Christmas morning while walking to church in Englefield, England, near Kate Middleton’s childhood home in Bucklebury. Kate, Prince William, George and Charlotte brought the Christmas cheer while heading to St. Mark’s church with the Middleton family in December 2016.

Regal Royals

Does it get more regal than this? Three generations of the royal family posed together on Dec. 8, 2016, when Queen Elizabeth II welcomed the world’s ambassadors and high commissioners from the U.K.’s diplomatic community to Buckingham Palace for the annual Diplomatic Reception. Ahead of the evening’s formal activities, William and Kate posed with his grandparents, the queen and Prince Philip, his father, Prince Charles, and his stepmother, Camilla.

Honoring England’s Heroes

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William and Kate joined Prince Harry at a reception honoring Olympic and Paralympic medalists at Buckingham Palace on Oct. 18, 2016.

Gone Fishing

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The Duchess of Cambridge held up a fish as her husband looked on during a fishing trip with children from the Skidegate Youth Center in British Columbia, Canada, on Sept. 30, 2016.

Woman in Red

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Kate Middleton wowed in a bold cherry red dress on Sept. 26, 2016, at a reception during the Royal Tour of Canada with her husband, Prince William.

The Royals in Jurassic Park?

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The royals got to interact with an animatronic baby dinosaur when they traveled to the Eden Project in Cornwall, England, on Sept. 2, 2016.

The Queen’s 90th Birthday

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Princess Charlotte made her first public appearance on June 11, 2016, during Queen Elizabeth’s official 90th birthday bash at the Trooping the Colour parade in London, England.

Flying In

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Kate — who looked picture perfect in a summery, cream Alexander McQueen dress and nude heels — was all smiles as her husband thoughtfully held up an umbrella during their trip to Bhutan. The pair was bidding farewell to locals at the Paro Airport before boarding a flight to Agra, India on April 16, 2016, where they would visit the Taj Mahal.

Happy Birthday, Charlotte!

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Kate shared four new photos of her gorgeous daughter just ahead of Charlotte’s first birthday on May 2, including this candid one of the adorable tot in a tiny chair. The stunning shots were taken at the royal family’s country home in Norfolk, England, in April 2016.

Prince George’s Polo Outing

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Looking adorable as ever, Prince George and his mom attend the Gigaset Charity Polo Match at Beautford Polo Club on June 14, 2015, in Tetbury, England.

George Enjoys the Grass

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Prince George had some fun watching the polo match as he practices keeping his balance as Kate holds onto his hand.

Future Polo Player

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The little prince looks ready to play as he stares at a polo stick with curiosity, but his family can’t keep their eyes off him!

A Royal Wave From George

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Prince George made his Buckingham Palace balcony debut in the same outfit his dad Prince William wore for his first appearance on that balcony in 1984. The 22-month-old even stole the show from the rest of the royal family with an adorable wave to the crowd during the Trooping the Colour parade on June 13.

First Pics of the Princess!

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The first photos of baby Charlotte are finally here! Kate took these sweet pics of her little prince and princess at home in mid-May 2015.

Christmas Cutie

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shared Prince George’s adorable official holiday portraits in December 2014.

Happy Birthday, George!

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This adorable family photo was released in celebration of Prince George’s first birthday in July 2014.

A Royal Christening

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Third in line to the British throne, Prince George of Cambridge was christened on Oct. 23, 2013.

A Prince is Born

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The first official photographs of HRH Prince George of Cambridge, born July 22, 2013, were snapped as the royal couple left the hospital on July 23.

The Royal Family

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After their wedding ceremony, the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge greeted well-wishers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace with members of the Royal Family.

The Royal Wedding

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were wed at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.

Engagement Announcement

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Clarence House announced the engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton on Nov. 16, 2010.

School Sweethearts

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The Middleton family shared this adorable photo of William and Kate on their graduation day from St. Andrews in June 2005.