Share Tweet Pin Email By Katherine Tinsley 11:53am PST, Jan 16, 2026 _ Prince William let down Kate Middleton during the early stages of their romance.Keep reading for the details...MORE: Follow Wonderwall on MSN for more top news _ In 2008, Prince William joined the Royal Armed Forces, which led to Kate Middleton and the royal pushing back their engagement. "With that single decision, Kate's life was turned upside down. She had expected a proposal once William had completed his military training, but instead, she was forced to accept that there would be no engagement any time soon.