Scandalous Rumors About Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Relationship

As future King and Queen of England, Prince William and Kate Middleton live under constant scrutiny. From their dating years to now, they’ve faced endless rumors, yet managed to maintain a unified front. This became especially evident as they celebrated their 13th anniversary in 2024, with William ensuring it was special for Kate.

Despite their ability to dodge major scandals, the couple hasn’t been immune to rumors. Even while presenting a strong exterior, some stories have certainly been eyebrow-raising.

During their dating years, William and Kate had broken up twice. The first breakup was in 2004 when they were university students. William admitted to ITV News that they were “finding themselves,” while Kate noted she learned valuable lessons during their time apart.

However, reports indicate William tried dating someone else during their break. He was interested in Isabella Anstruther-Gough-Calthorpe but was turned down as she prioritized her acting career. “William dumped Kate because he thought he had a chance with Isabella,” a source told the Daily Mail. When the couple reconciled, Kate reportedly insisted that William would not speak to Isabella again.

While prenuptial agreements are common among celebrities, royal marriages usually don’t involve them, since royals technically do not own their assets. Despite this, rumors emerged suggesting that Kate should request a prenup to protect herself, with William allegedly refusing to sign one.

However, an insider told the Daily Mail that there was never a prenup discussion. “There is no prenuptial agreement in place for this wedding,” they stated. Moreover, Kate’s wealth is estimated at $25 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth, significantly less than William’s $120 million, but far from insignificant.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s step back from royal duties left Prince William and Kate with more responsibilities. This led to the couple attending events separately, which a royal expert noted to Mail+ podcast (via Express UK) as a sign of Kate’s growing confidence.

However, rumors suggest another motive for their solo appearances. William reportedly feels overshadowed by Kate and prefers solo engagements to garner his own attention. A source told InTouch, “[William] has begun to resent how much more beloved [Kate] is,” adding that William actively seeks to sidestep her at joint events to claim some spotlight.

Infidelity rumors have plagued William and Kate for years, largely centered around their former neighbor, Rose Hanbury. These rumors began with an implication that Kate shunned Hanbury from her inner circle due to William’s alleged infidelity, which British journalist Giles Coren suggested in a since-deleted tweet.

However, nothing concrete has ever emerged. In fact, a source told Us Weekly that the rumors actually brought William and Kate closer. Despite subsequent rumors, including during Kate’s mysterious disappearance (later revealed to be due to her cancer diagnosis), their camp consistently denies them, trying to put these baseless speculations to rest.

Besides the persisting infidelity rumors, there’s also speculation about the state of William and Kate’s marriage. Some sources believe that their seemingly perfect union is just for show and that they have significant arguments behind closed doors.

Royal expert Tom Quinn shared with Express US that the couple has “terrific rows” but noted that these are controlled and don’t escalate to anything extreme. A friend close to the couple added that they’re aware of the rumors but choose to stay above them, focusing on their family and royal duties. They aim to keep things normal for their children despite the relentless public scrutiny.