When Prince William married his college sweetheart Kate Middleton, the world thought she was the new Diana. Kate was the perfect Royal fit. She was beautiful, did not have baggage (like an ex-husband or risky movie scenes like Meghan Markle) and was from a very affluent British background. It was very lucky for the Royals that William fell for a woman who's so befitting the Royal crown. But over the years there have been signals which have proved that William and Kate's marriage must have been a sham and a marriage of convenience. They do have three children together but are they really the iconic couple they appear to be?
When William announced his plans to marry Kate, the Royal family was quite elated. Kate did not have aristocratic parents or a Royal title but she was great on paper. And over the years she has played the role of the dutiful Duchess to the T. She has had no missteps and not even a single scandal. In fact, she might just be the safest Royal till date.
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Kate and William never engage in any Public display of affection. In fact, William's parents Charles and Diana and even Harry and Meghan Markle are pretty heavy on the PDA. So why are William and Kate so aloof? People initially thought that there must be some Royal policy in place which restricts their PDA but it has been revealed that that's not the case. It's pretty evident that they might not be in love.
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Kate and William had broken up in 2007. Interestingly the buzz about their wedding was very much on but instead of an engagement people got the news of their breakup. It was revealed that the breakup was for good and William had no intention on reconciling with Kate. But eventually, when they did get back together, many people claimed that it was only because of pressure from the Royal family.
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After their breakup, the Royal family might have been a major catalyst in their reunion. They saw a perfect opportunity in Kate who would make for an incredible Royal wife. She had no remarkable career as such and wasn't a daunting figure at all. Kate was the very epitome of a smart yet subdued bride for William who has no problems following orders. And when William did get back with Kate, the Royal family were quick to announce their engagement.
After Diana's death and Prince Charles's marriage to the woman he had an extra-marital affair with, the Royal family needed some good publicity. Marrying off their Prince who is second in line to the throne to a commoner was a great deal, as not only was Kate a fabulous choice for a Royal wife, she was a great source of PR too.
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William never wears his wedding ring whereas Kate always wears hers. It was revealed that the Prince is not a fan of jewellery and hence never wears his ring. But wearing each other's wedding rings is a sign of love and respect. And in a way, it's quite offensive when he doesn't wear his ring.
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While a Royal anniversary used to be a big deal once upon a time, William and Kate really don't seem to be into it. A marriage anniversary, and a Royal wedding anniversary at that, obviously commands a lot of attention. But not only do they keep it away from the public but they don't celebrate it themselves.
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Kate and William are so hell-bent on putting up a sham that they are on their guard all the time. They have never once broken a code or Royal protocol and are totally about their image.
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Body language experts have often remarked that Kate and William act too aloof for a couple that is in love. In fact, their body language suggests that they are perpetually bored of each other's presence. In fact, at State dinners or official appearances, their body language is markedly cold and distant.
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The first thing the world noticed about Harry and his future bride Meghan was how spontaneous and comfortable with each other they were. Not only has Harry helped Meghan with the transition to Royal life in the UK, the couple has been significantly loved-up at public gatherings. This is very unlike William and Kate and was only brought to the world's notice after Harry and Meghan debuted as a couple.
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William and Kate appear to be a stark contrast to Harry and Meghan. In fact, the difference is both couples body language could be studied as a subject altogether. Many people argue that Harry and Meghan are in the fun stages of their relationship and that work and Royal duties have worn William and Kate down. But it is important to note that William and Kate have been this way since they first started dating.
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William's parents too fell out of love and eventually split. Charles and Diana's marriage was a sham too, and Diana admitted that she was quite unhappy with the relationship. Are William and Kate making the same mistake by living a lie? Should they fess up if their relationship has lived out its due course?
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Harry and Meghan might be soon replacing William and Kate as the next ‘it’ Royal couple. Not only is Meghan a famous actress and a philanthropist but she is a fashion icon too. People are very interested in Harry and Meghan right now as they are one of the fascinating Royal couples ever. And William and Kate should fearsome competition.
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William and Kate put up a boring front to the world. Not only are they always proper, uptight and by the book but never seem to loosen up. Harry and Meghan, on the other hand, have broken quite a few Royal protocols already and yet seem to be Britain's new sweethearts.
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Above all the reasons and signals the one thing that bothers people is the fact that William and Kate never really look happy to be with each other. In fact people have noticed that they are much more spontaneous and jollier on their solo trips. This could be a very bad sign.
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