An expert analyzed why it took eight years for the Duke of Cambridge to propose to Kate Middleton.
The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton is one of the most stable in the royal universe, however, their relationship was not always like this. They met in 2001 at the University of St. Andrews, began formally dating in 2002, and separated in 2007; In the end, after eight years, he proposed to her to reach the altar, but why did it take so long?
In addition to the fact that during William and Kate's break two people put their marriage at risk, royalty expert and author of the book The Making of a Royal Romance, Katie Nicholl, explained that the now Duke of Cambridge refused to get to the altar because a very valid reason.
He was a direct witness of what a bad marriage is and suffered the consequences of the constant fights between Prince Charles and 'Lady Di'. Therefore, William wanted to be sure he had found the ideal woman before taking the step. He knew that his father had been forced into his marriage because Diana was believed to be the right one at the time.
Katie explained in her post, adding that William "didn't want to put himself under so much pressure and insisted on not having a rushed wedding." That fear cost him dearly for his girlfriend, who received a very cruel nickname: Waity Katie. The media claimed that she was capable of waiting and enduring whatever was necessary in order to marry the prince.
Today the Duchess of Cambridge is very loved, but before her wedding she was not immune to criticism, especially those that came from the royal family. But after eight years, William knew Kate was right and proposed to her in Kenya; The official announcement was made in November 2010 and the wedding of the century took place on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey.
Time let William know that, so far, his decision was the correct one and he found in Kate one of his greatest supports and, in terms of royal duties, a committed companion, just as in family matters it gave him joy. of three children: George, Charlotte and Louis, the first is also heir to the British crown.
