Why Prince William And Kate Middleton’s Relationship Was Put Through ‘Major Test’

Although Prince William and Kate Middleton often appear to be in great spirits whenever photographed, there was a time when the couple dreaded the idea of having their picture taken by the paparazzi.

During their time at the University of St Andrews, William and Kate weren’t concerned about their privacy because photographers agreed to keep their distance. However, once the couple graduate in 2005, all bets were off, and they struggled to adjust to all of the attention.

In the documentary, “Prince William at Thirty,” the Duke of Cambridge’s former classmate recalled the moment the royal realized he would no longer be sheltered from the paparazzi.

“I remember walking out of the graduation hall and there being an unbelievably large bank of photographers,” Jules Knight revealed.

“And suddenly it brought home to everyone, the time of Will being protected in this bubble was over and that all the speculation would begin,” the St Andrews alum added.

After their graduation, the public’s interest in Prince William and Kate’s relationship continued to grow. Although William was also forced to deal with the invasion of privacy, Kate seemed to have a harder time adjusting to the attention.

Following their graduation, William joined the armed forces, which made him less accessible to the prying eyes of the paparazzi.

Meanwhile, Kate moved to London, where she was constantly followed by photographers, who were eager to get a photo of Prince William’s girlfriend.

Royal expert, Katie Nicholl claimed the distance along with the added stress of the press put William and Kate’s relationship through its “first real major test.”

Nowadays, Prince William and Kate seem to have a better handle on balancing their personal lives in the public eye.

Over the years, the couple has maintained a cordial relationship with the press by offering a variety of photos opportunities and using their communication offices to satisfy media inquiries.