Prince William and Kate Middleton's 13th wedding anniversary plans revealed: ‘This year will be very…’

Prince William and Kate Middleton have decided to mark their 13th wedding anniversary "very differently" as it comes after Kate's cancer diagnosis.

Updated on: Apr 28, 2024, 20:37:44 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are all set to celebrate their 13 years of togetherness on April 29. The royal couple has decided to mark their wedding anniversary "very differently" as it comes after Kate's cancer diagnosis.

According to royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams, the Prince and Princess of Wales, who shared three kids, will not celebrate the special occasion in a grand manner as Kate is currently undergoing preventative chemotherapy following a major abdominal surgery in January. It will be a private affair this year, he told to GB News.

Prince William dated Kate for long and later decided to exchange vows on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey. Their three children include Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.

Calling it a “marriage of like minds”, the royal expert said they both are focusing on parenting of their children amid the ongoing royal family drama. They want to ensure that “their children grow up in as normal a way as possible.”

When Kate was undergoing treatment in hospital, it was reported that Prince William was following a more "modern form of parenting" with a "hands on approach".

Despite the fact that the kids were being taken care of by their nannies during Kate's cancer diagnosis, the Prince and Princess of Wales' “top priority” was to raise their children in a perfect manner.

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A look at William and Kate's love story & previous wedding anniversary celebrations

William and Kate have previously marked their wedding anniversary by sharing family pictures or videos.

“On their 10th wedding anniversary, they shared a delightful family video, last year it was a happy photograph of them riding bicycles together," Fitzwilliams said, stressing that it is highly unlikely that any public commemoration would take place on Monday since Kate has sought space and privacy.

They royal duo started dating each other during their time at St. Andrews University in 2001 and remained friends throughout their college days.

They got engaged in 2010 and appeared in an interview together.

“There was a good sort of foundation. I do genuinely believe now that being friends with [each other] is a massive advantage," William said.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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