The last instalment of long-running Netflix series The Crown will chart the blossoming relationship between Prince William and Catherine (Kate) Middleton, now Prince and Princess of Wales. Theirs is often heralded as one of the most successful royal partnerships in history – as well as the most ordinary.

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Rather than the pre-determined, delicately-negotiated relationships typical of most other royal marriages – particularly one involving a future king – theirs began at St Andrews University. Neither was Kate from royal stock. Their relationship continued after they had graduated from St Andrew’s, and despite intense speculation that an engagement was imminent, it would be one of the longest courtships in royal history. They eventually married in April 2011, almost ten years after first meeting.

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Tracy Borman
Tracy BormanAuthor, historian, joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces

Tracy Borman is a best-selling author and historian, specialising in the Tudor period. She works part-time as joint Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces and as Chief Executive of the Heritage Education Trust.

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