Poirot at the palace as Prince William knights David Suchet

Ever since they met in 2001 at St Andrews University, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s love story has sparkled with all the magic and charm of a fairy tale. And the royal couple celebrated their landmark tenth wedding anniversary in April 2021 and released two new portraits to commemorate the momentous occasion. As Valentine's Day approaches, we cast a look back at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first Valentine's Day as a married couple, which they spent apart.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are one of the most famous couples in the UK – and around the world – meaning they've gotten used to cameras following them everywhere they go. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, are rarely absent from the headlines, but there was once a point where they managed to live a more private life. For a short period of time between 2010 and 2013, the couple resided on Anglesey, an island on the northwest coast of Wales.

Prince William and Kate Middleton aren’t shy of celebrating Valentine’s Day, but they haven’t always spent it together. Back in 2012, the newlyweds (who married in April the previous year) had to endure the occasion 7,500 miles apart! William was in the Falklands on duty, while Kate took on a royal engagement in Liverpool.

Prince William has posted a stunning photo as he documented landing Dubai on his first royal overseas visit since the pandemic began. The Duke of Cambridge, 39, who recently gave his blessing for step-mum Camilla to be Queen Consort, managed to take a snap of the most beautiful view as he prepared to land in the United Arab Emirates country, which is home to a slew of the rich and famous.The second in line to the throne will be working on some rather different projects during his time in the sun-soaked playground however, as he geared up to attend the Dubai Expo upon touchdown.

Kate Middleton was thrust into the spotlight when she and Prince William announced their engagement back in November 2010. The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, had been dating Prince William, 39, for 10 years after the pair fell in love while studying at the University of St Andrews. The couple's incredible wedding at Westminster Abbey was watched by 36.7million from across the globe, and Kate is now one of the most famous women in the world.

Prince William has reportedly given his seal of approval for Camilla to become Queen Consort when Prince Charles is crowned, it has been claimed. The Duke of Cambridge, who is second in line to the thrown, is said to be happy for his stepmother to take the role following Queen Elizabeth's statement on Sunday, where she said it would be her "sincere wish" for Camilla to be recognised as Queen Consort. A source has revealed Prince William, 39, has accepted 74 year old Camilla as part of the family after seeing the happiness she brings to his dad, 73.

Queen Elizabeth recently announced that the Duchess of Cornwall will become 'Queen Consort' when Prince Charles takes the throne. Her Majesty revealed it is her "sincere wish" that her daughter-in-law take on the title, in a recent speech made to mark her 70th anniversary. Prince Charles, 73, and Camilla, 74, tied the knot back in 2005, with the Duchess becoming step-mum to both Prince William and Prince Harry.

God save the queen! Queen Elizabeth II is “exhilarated” as she marks her 70th year on the throne, royal expert Stewart Pearce exclusively tells Us Weekly.

Her Majesty the Queen is loved around the world, but thanks to Prince William the Royal Family is more popular than ever. According to royal expert Jennie Bond, the future King has made The Firm ‘cool’. Jennie exclusively told OK! : “William and Kate have managed to bring informality to royal occasions.They connect with young people in a way that is vital for the success and future of the monarchy.

Princess Diana was raised at the sprawling Althorp Estate which was also where she met Prince Charles after being introduced by her sister Sarah Spencer. The late Princess of Wales, who died in 1997 aged 36, is now buried on a small island in the centre of The Oval Lake which is set in the grounds of the Grade I listed stately home in Northamptonshire.

Prince William has a messy habit that leaves his wife Kate Middleton less than impressed when they're at home. Kate, 40, previously opened up about one of her husband's habits at home, revealing that William, 39, is a "nightmare" with a certain type of food. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave royal fans a glimpse into their home life during a visit to an RAF base in Cyprus in 2018, where they opened a new recreation facility and met military personnel serving on the island.

Prince William and Kate Middleton are dealing with a struggle that many parents face — limiting screen time. The 39-year-old Duke of Cambridge visited the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) headquarters as president of the association. According to royal reporters, William spoke about his three children — 8-year-old Prince George, 6-year-old Princess Charlotte, and 3-year-old Prince Louis — while taking a tour of the facilities. He noted that George enjoys gaming though he and Kate are «trying to regulate» his screen time. «They're fascinated by it,» he said of his kids.He added of Charlotte and Louis, that they «are a bit too small at the moment, but they love the films.»Though the royals are enjoying parenting their three kids, they don't seem interested in expanding their family any further.

Much has been made of the fractious relationship between Prince William and Price Harry in recent years since the younger of the two brothers left the UK and his position as a senior royal. But now, an old exchange between the pair in which they discuss family tensions and the reality of working together has come to light.

It’s hard to think of Prince William without Kate Middleton on his arm, but the Duke had another love interest before he married his bride. Before locking eyes with the beautiful brunette country girl at the University of St. Andrews, William dated a fellow student with a bottom voted best in class! “We would joke that Carley’s bottom had been sculpted by the gods,” friends told royal expert Katie Nicholl for Vanity Fair.

Prince William has shared how Prince George “loves gaming” but that he tries to regulate screen time as its “something you have to be careful about” The Duke of Cambridge, 39, made the admission during a visit to the headquarters of BAFTA, which the Duke is president of, in London on Thursday 27 January. Speaking about his children - Prince George, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, - that he shares with wife Kate Middleton, 40, he explained: “We're trying to regulate their gaming, that's the thing at the moment”.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have long been regular visitors to the exotic holiday location Mustique.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first visited in 2008, and have since returned with their own growing family as well as Kate’s parents, Michael and Carole Middleton.The couple is believed to love the destination so much that they always rent the same property on the Caribbean island.The family stay in a luxury villa in August 2019, which is also where they celebrated Prince George's sixth birthday on July 22. It’s reported that the family love the privacy of the exclusive island which allows them to behave like any other tourist despite their royal status.

Prince Harry is said to have offered to become King in Prince William’s place after he said that he didn’t want to inherit the important role. William, 39, has had his future laid out before him since birth but as a child he reportedly expressed concerns over his future.