Instagram/Kate Middleton & Prince W Celebrity Discover the surprising reason Prince William and Kate Middleton almost didn't make it to their fairy-tale wedding, and how a brief breakup ultimately streng... April 30, 2026 AceShowbiz - Kate Middleton and Prince William's relationship seemed destined for a fairy tale, yet it almost did not culminate in their iconic royal wedding. Reflecting on their journey during their engagement interview in November 2010, Prince William revealed there was a moment early on when their romance nearly unraveled.