Prince William and Kate Middleton recently unveiled a never-before-seen photo from their wedding as they celebrated 13 years of marriage. The Prince and Princess of Wales tied the knot on April 29, 2011—can you believe it’s been that long? They shared the intimate photo yesterday to mark their special anniversary.
The black-and-white image captures a touching moment: Kate, holding her wedding bouquet, stands gracefully while William stands behind her, his hands gently resting on her waist.
“13 years ago today!” read the caption of the post, shared across the couple’s social media channels. The credit for the new image goes to Millie Pilkington, a renowned portrait photographer. Pilkington also took the notable photo of King Charles and Queen Camilla released to commemorate the first anniversary of their coronation.
Prince William and Kate’s story began in 2001 at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where they first met as students. A decade later, they exchanged vows. Today, they are proud parents to three children: Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 6.
While sharing this previously unseen portrait from their wedding might seem like a small gesture, royal enthusiasts around the globe eagerly welcome any update, especially following the startling announcement of Kate’s cancer diagnosis.
Earlier this year, the Princess of Wales withdrew from public view following what Kensington Palace described as a “planned abdominal procedure” in January. This sparked widespread speculation. Later, Kate disclosed that she had been diagnosed with cancer, though she did not specify the type or stage. She also shared that she would be undergoing preventative chemotherapy.
Since then, there has been little information about the Princess’s health. However, Prince William resumed his royal duties last week. “He is a very reliable, strong person. She doesn’t feel isolated in this because of William, who is right beside her,” a source told PEOPLE, highlighting the couple’s strong bond.
According to PEOPLE, William and Kate often retreat to their country home, Anmer Hall, part of the royal estate of Sandringham. It is here that Kate reportedly feels most at peace and ‘at home’.
