It’s been nine years since Prince William and then-Catherine Middleton tied the knot in Westminster Abbey, and this week they shared a sweet throwback snap of their special day to mark the occasion.
The pair, who met at university, celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary on Wednesday in the UK. Taking to the Kensington Royal Instagram page, the royal family shared a sweet throwback snap of the couple on their wedding day in celebration of the anniversary. “Nine years ago today — thank you for all your lovely messages on The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding anniversary!” they posted.
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The photo shows the beaming newlyweds standing in the doorway of Westminster Abbey after exchanging vows on 29 April 2011 in a service that was watched around the world.
Fans were delighted to see the image and sent their best wishes to the happy couple on their wedding anniversary. One person wrote: “That was nine years? Wow, it doesn’t feel that long!! Happy Anniversary to the Duke and Duchess!”
Another commented: “Happy Anniversary!! Cheers to many more adventures together!” While another said: “Happy anniversary to a lovely couple. What an asset you are to our country.”
According to People, the couple, who are currently self-isolating with their three children, George, Charlotte and Louis, at their home in Norfolk, typically spend their wedding anniversary in private.
It’s been a busy week for the Cambridges, who celebrated the second birthday of their youngest son, Prince Louis, last Thursday. William and Catherine released a series of new photographs of the young prince to mark the occasion. In the images, Louis looks remarkably grown-up and bears a striking resemblance to his older brother, Prince George. Wearing a blue checked button-up shirt, the toddler can be seen smiling broadly and reaching towards the camera in the first image, with brightly coloured paint all over his hands.
The second image shows the prince’s artwork, a rainbow-coloured handprint in support of the National Health Service, while the remaining two images show Louis’ more playful side as he holds his hands up beside his head and laughs during the photo shoot with his mum.
Many royal followers wished the prince a happy birthday, with one writing: “He’s so adorable!!! Happy birthday Prince Louis!!!” Another commented: “Adorable, HRH Prince Louis! Wishing him the best!” While another said: “Happy birthday Lou Lou! He is such a big boy now!!”
While others couldn’t believe how much he now looks like his big brother Prince George, six, with one person saying: “He looks just like George!”