The Love Story of Catherine and William: From University Students to Prince and Princess of Wales The love story between Catherine Middleton , now known as the Princess of Wales, and Prince William is one of the most captivating tales in the history of the British royal family. Their journey began during their university days and evolved into a cherished royal romance. Meeting at St. Andrews William and Catherine first met at St. Andrews University in Scotland in 2001 . At that time, William was studying geography, while Catherine was pursuing a degree in art history. They started as friends before their relationship blossomed into romance in 2002 . Their relationship became public in 2004 when photos of their ski holiday in Switzerland surfaced in the media. A Discreet Romance After graduating from university, they maintained a relatively low-profile relationship. In 2007 , they experienced a brief breakup, but reunited after a few months. William later mentioned that the ...