When Kate Middleton joined the Royal Family, she was a refreshing departure from the uptight aristocrats who have often married into The Firm. Middleton was an exciting addition because she was raised in a regular family and was a commoner, according to those from a blue-blood background. Even more unconventional was the fact that she had a romantic history with several ex-boyfriends.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, met William in Scotland when the two attended the University of St. Andrews. Apparently, Kate’s attendance was all due to her mother, Carol Middleton, who was building a strategy to get Kate to marry William and secure her spot as a future queen. Rumor has it that William fell head over heels for the British beauty when he saw her walking in a fashion show.
Although the couple dated for a while, they ultimately broke up. In an ITV News interview, William mentioned that they split because they were both “very young” and working on their own paths and identities. But the two ultimately got back together, and their reunion resulted in an extravagant royal wedding.
Ten years later, they’re still going strong. However, one point of controversy was that before the two reunited, Kate went out with William’s friend. Many people will recognize this as a sneaky ploy to make your ex jealous, so everyone is wondering: who was the friend? And who else did Kate romance before settling down with William, Prince of Wales?
Willem Marx, her first love
In the late 90s, Kate attended the public school Marlborough College, where she met Willem Marx. When she first started at the large school, she was quiet but quickly came into her own.
Due to her popularity and status as the hockey team captain, she was the object of attention for many male students. Willem and Kate dated for a year, which was her first experience of puppy love. They clearly didn’t last, but he was invited in April 2011 to Kate’s wedding.
