A resurfaced clip of Prince William and Kate Middleton discussing their brief breakup has taken TikTok by storm, gaining attention from royal fans all over the platform.
The video, which has garnered over 64,800 views and 4,700 likes, highlights a moment from their 2010 engagement interview, where the couple opened up about a difficult chapter in their relationship.
William and Kate’s Reaction to Their Breakup Question
In the clip, journalist Tom Bradby asks William and Kate about their split, which happened in late 2006. With a lighthearted tone, Bradby posed the question:
“You split up, famously, all over the papers, what was all that about?” Kate responded with a smile, saying, “It wasn’t all bad,” to which William humorously breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Phew.”
Although the viral TikTok clip focuses on this brief exchange, their full response was more reflective. Prince William candidly explained:
“We did split up for a bit… we were both very young. It was at university, and we were both trying to find our own way, being different characters and growing up.”
Kate, who later joined the conversation, added that while the breakup was tough, it helped her grow as a person.
“At the time, I wasn’t very happy about it,” she admitted. “But it made me a stronger person… you find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn’t realized before.”
Royal biographer Robert Jobson provided more context in his book Catherine, the Princess of Wales, detailing how William unexpectedly ended the relationship over the phone.
As Catherine approached her 25th birthday in January 2007, William canceled plans to attend a family gathering with the Middletons. Sensing something was wrong, Catherine received a call from William where he suggested they needed “a bit of space” and acknowledged they were “on different pages.”
Despite the initial heartbreak, their temporary split ultimately strengthened their bond, paving the way for a stronger relationship that would eventually lead to their engagement and marriage.
Now, years later, the couple’s journey continues to captivate the public, with moments like this still generating buzz and sparking conversation on social media.
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