A former royal butler shared alleged details into Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton's brief 2007 split. In an interview with People, published on Tuesday, September 2, Grant Harrold claimed he witnessed William and Kate, both 43, rekindle their romance over a "private Valentine's meal" in February 2008 after separating for several months. (The couple began dating in 2003 after meeting as university students in 2001.