The Life and Love of a Future King and Queen
On April 29, 2011, an estimated 2 billion people the world over tuned in to the royal wedding of Prince William, the first-born son of Prince Charles and Lady Diana and second in line to the throne, to his former university classmate and long-time love Catherine Middleton. Ten years on, the future king and queen of England have established themselves as diligent and dutiful royals, raising a family of their own, traveling as goodwill ambassadors, and supporting a range of charitable works. In honor of their anniversary, this special edition of LIFE reflects on the couple's early years growing up, their budding romance, and their roles as future rulers. William and Kate surely belongs in every royal watcher's collection.