From the moment Kate Middleton stepped onto the scene, clutching a clutch and captivating the world with her grace, the whispers began: Was it fate that brought her together with Prince William, or something a tad more…calculated?
Netflix's "The Crown" recently reignited the debate with its own dramatic (and highly fictionalized) take on their love story, leaving viewers wondering: how much of it was real?
"The Crown" paints a picture of a young Kate, smitten with Prince William from afar, her mother strategically maneuvering her into his orbit.
While highly entertaining, the truth, as always, is a bit more nuanced.
During their 2010 engagement interview, William and Kate offered their version of events: a decidedly more relatable tale of university sweethearts.
"It was really just a group of us hanging out, having fun, going to classes," Kate recalled.
However, even their seemingly ordinary first meeting came with a touch of destiny (or at least, incredibly good timing).
Both William and Kate enrolled at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, a decision that would change their lives forever.
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