Prince William and Kate Middleton had been together for close to a decade when they were finally married in 2011 and, because of this, there are a lot of pictures of the two of them together, many of which we are familiar with. We have collected some rare pictures of the couple that most people haven’t seen:
15. The Derby Festival – 2011
The newly married couple attended the Derby Festival at Epsom Downs Racecourse in June 2011. Kate looked elegant in an off-white fitted jacket with a white dress underneath. She accessorized with a cappuccino-colored hat and a pair of nude pumps. Prince William went all out and wore a top hat and tails.
14. Only Connect Charity Centre – 2013
Prince William and Catherine arrived at the Only Connect Charity Centre, which works with the justice system to reduce re-offending. Kate looked lovely as always in this brown Orla Kiely dress with brown tights and Aquatalia ankle boots while William looked dapper in a navy blue suit.
13. Visit to Olympic Park –2016
In 2016, Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park with Prince Harry. Kate looked gorgeous in a white blouse by Goat and a patterned skirt by Banana Republic. William is one lucky man!
12. UNICEF Supply Division Centre – 2011
Shortly after their wedding in 2011, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited a UNICEF Supply Division Centre in Copenhagen, Denmark. There they helped pack U.N. emergency supplies that were to be sent to areas of East Africa that were suffering from food shortages.
11. Tour of East Lancashire– 2011
This picture was taken just three weeks before the couple’s wedding. They were visiting East Lancashire in north-west England where they visited Aldridge Community Academy (DACA), unveiled a plaque and viewed a range of outdoor sports activities.
10. Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular – 2010
Prior to their lavish 2011 wedding, the engaged couple attended the Teenage Cancer Trust Christmas Spectacular in Norfolk at the Thursford Collection in December 2010. It was their first outing after announcing their engagement.
9. Visit to Child Bereavement UK – 2013
When Kate Middleton and Prince William were expecting Prince George back in March 2013, they visited Child Bereavement UK, a nonprofit that helps families that are mourning the loss of a child. William has served as a patron of the charity since 2009.
8. Olympic Games – 2012
Prince William and Kate Middleton never share any affection for each other when they are in public, which is why this picture from the 2012 Olympic Games is so special. Here they are embracing each other as they cheer on Britain during the track cycling finals.
7. New Zealand High Commission – 2011
Following the earthquake in Christchurch in 2011, the couple met with the deputy High commissioner Belinda Brown at the New Zealand High Commission in London to sign the book of condolences in memory of those who lost their lives in the earthquake.
6. Wedding in Switzerland – 2013
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the wedding of Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mark Tomlinson in Arose Switzerland in March 2013. The Duchess looks absolutely lovely in this picture with her perfectly coordinated brown hat and a beige coat.
5. Skiing in Klosters, Switzerland – 2008
In March 2008, together they took a ski trip to the Swiss resort Klosters, which is where his parents used to ski as well. The two are pictured here on a T-bar looking really serious. Maybe they knew that there was someone there photographing them?
4. 20th Commonwealth Games – 2014
The royal couple watched a swimming race at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre during the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2014. They seemed to be having a good time together. At one point, William was seen using Kate’s pass to fan her!
3. Heads Together Charity Race – 2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined Prince Harry in a relay race for the charity, Heads Together. Harry ended up beating both William and Kate and then William placed second while Kate placed third. None of them were even dressed for a race!
2. Thanksgiving Service – 2012
For thanksgiving service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Prince William and Kate Middleton were dolled up in their finest. She donned a pale pink Alexander McQueen dress, LK Bennett heels and a Jane Taylor hat while he wore a morning suit.
1. Rugby Match at Eton College – 2006
Prince William can be seen here giving Kate Middleton a hug after he played a rugby match at Eton College back in March 2006. Kate attended the match with her sister Pippa, who can’t be seen in this picture because the couple is blocking the view.