Prince William and Kate Middleton's 56 Cutest Moments
To honour their 10th wedding anniversary, we're looking back at Kate and Will's sweetest snapshots and most adorable family photos that we're sure will make you smile
It feels like only yesterday millions of people hung up their bunting at street parties or gathered around the TV to watch the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. In fact it was 10 years ago, on the April 29th 2011, when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge tied the knot at Westminster Abbey.
Etched in the minds of royal fans everywhere, the fairytale day was a lavish occasion. From the impressive guest list of nearly 2,000 royals and celebs - including the likes of David and Victoria Beckham and Sir Elton John - to Kate's long sleeved lace wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen (which is still one of the most Googled dresses of all time), their wedding day was truly iconic.
But it isn't just on their big day that we have seen the couple share adorable and memorable moments. Flash forward 10 years, three children and one epic love story later and you've got some seriously sweet times to look back on.
Traditionally the pair have always celebrated their wedding anniversary in private, with their first anniversary seeing Kate give a nod to the wedding anniversary gift of paper by cooking up fish en papillote (fish wrapped in paper) at their Welsh home. A decade of marriage sees couples gift tin inspired presents or, if that's not your style, the modern alternative is diamonds.
This year, the happy couple chose to pay homage to their marriage with a trip back to Westminster Abbey. And over at Hitched, we're celebrating the special milestone with a trip down memory lane of some very cute throwbacks of the Duke and Duchess.
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1. March 19th, 2008 - Skiing Holiday in Switzerland
After meeting as undergraduates at St Andrew's University in 2001, Kate and William began dating two years later. After a short break-up in 2007, the couple realised they were meant to be and united for this romantic ski trip to Klosters, Switzerland. 20 years after first meeting, they're still just as in love!
2. April 11th, 2008 - Prince William's Graduation
Kate supports her then-boyfriend Prince William as he received his RAF wings in a graduation ceremony at Sleaford in Lincolnshire.
3. November 16th, 2010 - The Engagement
Prince William popped the question and the couple posed for a picture after their announcement. Kate's ring (which was Princess Diana's diamond and sapphire engagement ring) looked stunning!
4. April 29th, 2011 - The Royal Wedding
The big day arrived! The newlyweds kiss standing on the balcony at Buckingham Palace watched on by thousands of well-wishers.
5. July 4th, 2011 - North American Royal Visit
William and Kate share a quick cuddle after taking part in a dragon race in Canada during their North American royal tour.
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6. April 25th, 2012 - Staying Dry
Nearly a year after the pair marry, Prince William keeps his wife dry while they attend the UK premiere of African Cats in aid of wildlife conservation charity Tusk.
7. August 2nd, 2012 - London Olympic Games
We adore this happy moment from William and Kate as they celebrate a British cyclist's gold medal win at the London Olympics.
8. September 15th, 2012 - Abseiling in the Rainforest
During the Diamond Jubilee Tour, the royals put on their hard hats to abseil through the rainforest in Danum Valley Research Centre on the island of Borneo.
9. December 6th, 2012 - Pregnancy Announcement
William and Kate are all smiles as they announce they are pregnant with their first child as they leave the King Edward VII hospital.
10. July 23rd, 2013 - Arrival of Prince George
Crowds gather outside St Mary's Hospital for the highly anticipated arrival of the newest royal, Prince George. The happy couple look overjoyed!
11. October 23rd, 2013 - Prince George's Christening
It's Christening day for Prince George. The trio meet the Archbishop of Canterbury ahead of the ceremony for the three-month-old at Chapel Royal in St James's Palace.
12. April 16th, 2014 - Arriving at Sydney
Prince William and Kate touch down at Sydney airport with their son in tow for the first official trip overseas as a family of three.
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13. April 20th, 2014 - Meeting a Koala
It was family time at the Taronga Zoo, Sydney for the royals during their three week tour of Australia and New Zealand. The couple met a koala, which we think this is up there with one of their cutest pictures!
14. April 20th, 2014 - Family Trip to the Zoo
Also at the Zoo, Prince George meets a Bilby also called George. How adorable!
15. December 9th, 2014 - St Andrew's University Dinner
It's not often the Duke and Duchess are pictured holding hands, so we couldn't resist including this sweet moment. After attending a dinner in New York, Prince William helps his pregnant wife down the steps.
16. May 2nd, 2015 - Arrival of Princess Charlotte
The proud parents leave St Mary's hospital with newborn Princess Charlotte turning their family of three into four!
17. July 5th, 2015 - The Christening of Princess Charlotte
The new family of four gather at St. Mary Magdalen's Church on Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham estate for the christening of Charlotte. The same church where Princess Diana was baptised!
18. October 10th, 2015 - Celebrating World Mental Health Day
As big advocates for mental health, Kate and William mark World Mental Health Day with a visit to an event hosted by Mind at Harrow College.
19. March 3rd, 2016 - Having a Snowball Fight
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed a sweet family holiday with George and Charlotte to the French Alps. While on the slopes they even had a snowball fight!
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20. April 10th, 2016 - Playing Football
During the couple's royal visit to India and Bhutan, they have a great time playing football at the Banganga Water Tank.
21. April 13th, 2016 - On Safari
William and Kate take a trip on the wild side in an open-air jeep during a safari visit around the National Park at Kaziranga, India.
22. June 11th, 2016 - Queen's 90th Birthday
To celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday, the family come together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly past of aircrafts by the Royal Air Force.
23. September 24th, 2016 - Royal Tour of Canada
Kate and William can't control their laughter as they attend their official welcome ceremony to the Royal Tour of Canada at Victoria International Airport.
24. October 1st, 2016 - Boarding a Boat
Ahoy! Kate, William, George and Charlotte wave as they leave Victoria Harbour on their final day of the royal tour of Canada.
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25. December 25th, 2016 - Christmas Day
It's Christmas Day for the royals and the sweet family are pictured suited and booted attending church in Berkshire.
26. February 5th, 2017 - Taking Part in Sports
Ready, set, go! The Duke and Duchess playfully race together as they join Team Heads Together at a London Marathon training day at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
27. March 18th, 2017 - Visiting Paris
Can you really visit the city of love without a picture posed next to the Eiffel Tower? On their two-day visit to the French capital, the couple did just that.
28. April 23rd, 2017 - Cheering at the London Marathon
Proving even the royals like to be silly, Prince William and his wife play around with fog horns as they cheer on runners at the London Marathon.
29. June 17th, 2017 - Watching Trooping The Colour
The family of four are full of smiles as they look out from the balcony at Buckingham Palace during the Trooping The Colour parade.
30. July 19th, 2017 - Travelling to Berlin in Blue
We adore this cute snap of Kate, William, George and Charlotte holding hands at Chopin airport in Poland as they board a plane to Berlin, Germany. The colour coordinating blue outfits are adorable!
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31. August 30th, 2017 - Visit to The White Garden
Shortly before they announce the pregnancy of their third child in September, Kate and William went for a rainy day out at The White Garden, an area dedicated in the memory of Princess Diana. This shot was used by Kensington Palace when they revealed Kate's due date on Twitter.
32. January 30th, 2018 - Playing Hockey
The Duke and Duchess don woolly hats and gloves as they have some fun on the ice while taking part in a hockey match on a royal visit to Sweden.
33. April 23rd, 2018 - Arrival of Prince Louis
Happy Birthday Louis! The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to their son Prince Louis Arthur Charles and held him proudly on the steps of St Mary's Hospital.
34. July 9th, 2018 - Prince Louis's Christening
Kate carried their newborn child, Louis, as William held hands with George and Charlotte on their way to celebrate Louis's christening at The Chapel Royal, St James Palace.
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35. October 12th, 2018 - Princess Eugenie's Wedding
It's not often the Duke and Duchess are spotted holding hands but love was clearly in the air at William's cousin Princess Eugenie's wedding at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
36. December 4th, 2018 - Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Kate and William can clearly take a joke as they laugh along in a fake snowball fight with a few guests at a Christmas party hosted by themselves at Kensington Palace.
37. February 27th, 2019 - Pulling a Pint
On a visit to the Empire Music Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Kate pulls a pint of beer while William looks on dotingly.
38. June 8th, 2019 - Watching Trooping The Colour
How cute do George, Charlotte and Louis look as they all stand as a family to watch Trooping The Colour during the Queen's annual birthday parade!?
39. June 18th, 2019 - Attending Ascot
William and Kate step out on the first day at Royal Ascot. Shortly after this picture was taken, in true British summer style, the rain clouds opened!
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40. July 14th, 2019 - Day Out at Wimbledon
Kate and William enjoy a sunny day out watching the Men's Finals at Wimbledon.
41. August 8th, 2019 - Sharing a Joke
The couple have a laugh after Kate has been told she finished in last place during the prize giving after taking part in The Kings Cup Regatta.
42. September 5th, 2019 - Charlotte's First Day at School
William and Kate drop Prince George and Princess Charlotte off at Thomas's Battersea for her first day at primary school.
43. October 16th, 2019 - Visiting Pakistan
During their royal tour of Pakistan, William and Kate share some smiles when visiting a settlement to meet the Kalash people to learn more about their culture and heritage.
44. October 18th, 2019 - Meeting Working Dogs
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge play with puppies training to identify explosive devices during their Pakistan royal tour.
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45. February 2nd, 2020 - Attending the BAFTAs
William and Kate, who dressed in a stunning Alexander McQueen gown that she first wore in 2012, attend the British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.
46. March 3rd, 2020 - Petting the President's Dog
Kate and William make a new furry friend when they meet the Irish President Michael D. Higgins and his Bernese Mountain dog Brod.
47. March 4th, 2020 - Taking a Scenic Walk
The couple make the most of the beautiful Irish countryside by taking a private, scenic sea walk along the cliff walk at Howth, Dublin, Ireland. They were even captured sharing some rare PDA!
48. March 5th, 2020 - Playing Hurling
William and Kate play a game of Irish hurling during their first official visit to Galway, Ireland.
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49. April 23rd, 2020 - Clap for Carers
The couple and their children George, Charlotte and Louis clap for NHS carers as part of a tribute to those on the front line fighting the pandemic.
50. August 5th, 2020 - Playing Arcade Games
Kate and William play arcade games at Island Leisure Amusement Arcade, Barry Island, South Wales where Gavin and Stacey was filmed.
51. September 15th, 2020 - Making Bread
The couple test out their baking skills as they knead dough while visiting the Beigel Bake Brick Lane Bakery.
52. December 7th, 2020 - Visiting Schools
During a nationwide tour to visit those who had gone above and beyond to support their local communities in 2020, William and Kate meet staff and pupils from the Holy Trinity Church of England First School.
53. December 8th, 2020 - Toasting Marshmallows
William and Kate get in to the Christmas spirit by toasting marshmallows at a stall in Cardiff on the final day of their UK tour.
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54. December 11th, 2020 - Trip to the Pantomime
Prince William, Kate Middleton and all three children in tow attend a special pantomime performance at London's Palladium Theatre.
55. March 18th, 2021 - Visiting Newham Ambulance Station
During their visit to Newham Ambulance Station to meet with ambulance staff who have worked throughout the pandemic, Prince William and Kate Middleton wave hello to paramedic Jahrin Kahn's family who she has been unable to see.
56. March 23rd, 2021 - Returning to Westminster Abbey
Nearly a decade after they married there, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge return to their wedding venue Westminster Abbey to visit a vaccination clinic.
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