It seems the future King of England was a bit of a bad boy before getting married. Prince William’s naughty reputation before Kate Middleton is now a topic of discussion following the rumors about his alleged affair with, Rose Hanbury. Though the rumors aren’t true–many people are reflecting on the Duke of Cambridge’s younger days. The Prince garnered the reputation from his time at the University of St. Andrew’s and from the wild group of friends he had at the time.
Author Andrew Morton discusses in his book, William and Catherine, the courtship between the future Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. William and Kate met during their freshman year at St. Andrew’s, back in 2001, and became fast friends, but didn’t start dating until a year later. While Kate and William were just friends, Prince William had a wandering eye and earned quite the “naughty” reputation. In fact, even after the couple began dating things got a bit rocky.
“William was known for his roving eye, which would cast around a room checking out the female talent, while he appeared to be absorbed in his companion’s conversations,” Morton penned. “Everyone thinks Harry is the naughty one,” he continued. “Not true. Williams is a ladies’ man.”
The young Prince may have had an eye for the ladies and played the field for a while, but it was when he saw Kate walk a charity fashion show that he realized he wanted to pursue something beyond friendship.
Prince William and Kate’s relationship was on and off, but the pair finally made their courtship an official partnership. The couple married on April 29, 2011 and have since had three children; Prince George, born July 2013, Princess Charlotte, born May 2015, and the latest addition to their family, Prince Louis born April 2018.
Thankfully, the prince’s hot boy reputation seems to be a thing of the past.
Britain’s Prince William (R) throws a fo
What says manly more than throwing a foam javelin?
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Britain’s Prince William delivers a spee
This is serious. Wills gives a speech during a British Olympic Team event.
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Britain’s Prince William, Duke of Cambri
Wills shakes the hands of some important people. Look at how everyone revels in his royal nature.
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Trooping The Colour
Wills and his daddy Prince Charles attend the Trooping of the Colour. Who knows what the hell that is but don’t the boys look dashing and royal in their uniforms?
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Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, h
Wills packs some emergency supplies for the UNICEF team in Copenhagen. Just a casual day in the life.
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Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Visit The East Midlands
William greets the crowds like he’s freakin’ J. Lo.
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Britain’s Prince William (L) and Catheri
What is more noble than holding an umbrella for your new bride?
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Diamond Jubilee – Carriage Procession And Balcony Appearance
Oh, the Diamond Jubilee! Wills and his Duchess celebrate his grandmama.
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Queen Elizabeth II and Members Of The Royal Family Attend The Order Of The Garter Service
Look at Kate watching Wills rock it out at the Order of the Garter Service. That’s a boss.
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Members of the Royal family (from left t
The boys talking it over, namely Prince Charles, Prince Philip, Prince William and Prince Harry.
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Rhino Translocation Project
William pets a black rhino as part of a “translocation project.” Not sure what that means but it seems official.
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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend A Reception At The Imperial War Museum
Wills and Kate do good together! The couple attend a reception to help launch the Imperial War Museum Foundation’s First World War Galleries Centenary Campaign. Say that three times fast.
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Britain’s Prince William (L) meets patie
The Duke and Duchess visit a children’s cancer unit in England — because they are both amazing people.
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The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend The Mission Serve “Hiring Our Heroes Los Angeles” Job Fair
Meanwhile, in the City of Angels, Wills and Kate pack care packages for military children.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Attend BAFTA Inner City Arts Event
Wills models a piece of clay. It’s unclear as to why he is doing so, but he does so like a royal would.
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