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1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 115 (from laksa031)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa115.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.brides.com/prince-william-broke-up-kate-middleton-not-ready-for-engagement-8685934\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.brides.com/prince-william-broke-up-kate-middleton-not-ready-for-engagement-8685934\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.brides.com\/prince-william-broke-up-kate-middleton-not-ready-for-engagement-8685934","crawl_time":1776036149,"first_indexed_time":1722357360,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,brides!www,\/prince-william-broke-up-kate-middleton-not-ready-for-engagement-8685934 s443","src_root_hash":"14012246229061296715","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Prince William Broke Up With Kate Over the Phone Before Proposal","meta_descriptions":["According to royal biography “Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography” by Robert Jobson, Prince William broke up with Kate Middleton over the phone in 2007 because he wasn’t ready to propose. Here’s what the biographer said about the temporary break in their relationship."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Key Takeaways\nPrince William ended his relationship with Kate Middleton over a 30-minute phone call, saying he wasn’t ready to propose.\nAfter their breakup, Kate focused on healing by traveling with family and spending time with her sister.\nThe couple reunited at a costume party, where seeing Kate helped William realize he wanted to rekindle their relationship.\nAlthough Kate Middleton and Prince William have been together for over two decades (and married for about half of that), their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. According to an upcoming biography about the Princess of Wales,\nCatherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography\nby royal correspondent Robert Jobson—which will hit shelves in August 2024—the college sweethearts supposedly\ntook a short break\nin their union shortly after graduating from St. Andrews in 2005.\nDuring the first year of their postgraduate lives, William was completing his military training in Sandhurst, but he made his relationship with Kate a priority, visiting her every Friday. Once he graduated from military school in December 2006, he invited Kate to attend the service. Based on these events and the serious nature of their partnership, the media suspected that\nan engagement was pending\nfor the couple, but Kate knew William wasn’t in any rush to get down on one knee, according to an excerpt from Jobson’s novel\npublished in\nThe Daily Mail\non July 28, 2024. “The truth is she was prepared to wait until he was ready,” the author writes. “After all, they were in love—weren’t they?”\nA month later, however, William cancelled his New Year’s plans with Kate, so she had an inkling something must be wrong. The Prince of Wales proceeded to call his girlfriend, and during that phone call, he ended things with her. The reason for the unexpected breakup? According to Jobson, William told Kate he wasn’t ready to propose and that the two of them needed\n“a bit of space”\nto “find our own way” during this time. “In an emotionally charged 30-minute conversation, they both acknowledged they were on ‘different pages,’” Jobson says in his book. “It was a devastating blow to Catherine, who felt double let down at being dumped over the phone.” \nMark Cuthbert \/ Getty Images\nAfter their split, Kate took a trip to Dublin with her mother, Carole Middleton, before vacationing in Ibiza with family “to hide her pain from the outside world,” Jobson notes. Once she returned from her travels, Kate was frequently photographed attending clubs with her sister, Pippa Middleton, while William was in barracks as an army officer, apparently having “second thoughts,” the biography indicates.\nFinally, the two were reunited at a costume party with a “Freakin Naughty” theme. At the soirée, when William saw Kate dressed as a nurse, he allegedly “made a beeline for her,” Jobson says. Seeing Kate in person after their time apart seemed to have provided clarity for William. “They then spent the first part of the evening\ndeep in conversation\nbefore hitting the dance floor, where they ended up kissing,” the author continues. From there, they resumed their relationship, which became serious very quickly: After moving in together in 2010, they got engaged that same year and tied the knot the following year.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/prince-william-broke-up-kate-middleton-not-ready-for-engagement-8685934#skip-to-content)\n\n91 years of expert advice and inspiration, for every couple.\n\nSubscribe\n\n- [Rings](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/rings-4691993)\n  - [Engagement Rings](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/rings-4692040)\n  - [Wedding Bands](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/wedding-bands-5193655)\n- [Real Weddings](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/real-weddings-4692024)\n  - [Celebrity Weddings & News](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/news-4692000)\n- [Ideas & Advice](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/wedding-ideas-and-advice-4692038)\n  - [Wedding Planning](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/wedding-planning-5205040)\n  - [Venues](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/venues-4692037)\n  - [Destination Wedding](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/destination-weddings-4692036)\n  - 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[Anniversary Gifts](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/anniversary-gifts-5193659)\n  - [Wedding Favors](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/favors-4692026)\n- [Relationships](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/relationships-4692003)\n  - [Friends & Family](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/friends-and-family-5193661)\n  - [Marriage Proposal Ideas](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/proposals-4692039)\n  - [Married Life](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/married-life-4692002)\n  - [Love & Dating](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/love-and-dating-4692001)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/about-us-4777099)\n  - [The Brides Team](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/about-us-4777099#toc-the-brides-team)\n  - [Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/editorial-guidelines-5222899)\n  - [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/about-us-4777099#toc-contact-us)\n\n- [Contact](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/about-us-4777099#toc-contact-us)\n- [Editorial Policy](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/editorial-guidelines-5222899)\n- [Careers](https:\/\/www.dotdash.com\/careers\/)\n- [Advertise](https:\/\/www.dotdash.com\/our-brands\/)\n- [Terms of Use and Policies](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/legal-4774058#toc-terms-of-use)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.people.inc\/brands-privacy)\n\n# Prince William Broke Up With Kate Middleton Over a 30-Minute Phone Call Because He Wasn’t Ready to Propose\nThe Prince of Wales reportedly told his now-wife that they needed a “bit of space” to “find their own way.”\n\nBy\n\n[Lilly Blomquist](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/lilly-blomquist-5185366)\n\n![ Lilly Blomquist Brides editorial assistant headshot]()\n\n![ Lilly Blomquist Brides editorial assistant headshot](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/thmb\/Iy136f3qUXAdpeq2jULLtJpBPBw=\/200x200\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/Lilly-Blomquist_BRIDES-WEB-3a470a714f044067872e08c321b66bb3.jpg)\n\n[Lilly Blomquist](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/lilly-blomquist-5185366)\n\nLilly is the associate editor at *Brides*. She joined the staff in 2021 and covers real weddings, wedding décor, wedding news, and more. Her work is also featured in *The Knot*, *The Bash*, and Tracy Anderson's *The Edit* and *Tracy Anderson Mind, Body, and Soul*.\n\n[Brides's Editorial Guidelines](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/editorial-guidelines-5222899)\n\nUpdated on January 25, 2026 11:20PM\n\n![Kate Middleton Looking at Prince William With Serious Expression ](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/thmb\/w1OlIpLAn5nV5fqOkLlpf7PuUUg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/prince-william-kate-middleton-broke-up-recirc-getty-images-84c25798b0ea4697b41c2c6495c2d589.jpg)\n\n![Kate Middleton Looking at Prince William With Serious Expression ](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/thmb\/w1OlIpLAn5nV5fqOkLlpf7PuUUg=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/prince-william-kate-middleton-broke-up-recirc-getty-images-84c25798b0ea4697b41c2c6495c2d589.jpg)\n\nKarwai Tang \/ Getty Images\n\n### Key Takeaways\n- Prince William ended his relationship with Kate Middleton over a 30-minute phone call, saying he wasn’t ready to propose.\n- After their breakup, Kate focused on healing by traveling with family and spending time with her sister.\n- The couple reunited at a costume party, where seeing Kate helped William realize he wanted to rekindle their relationship.\n\nAlthough Kate Middleton and Prince William have been together for over two decades (and married for about half of that), their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. According to an upcoming biography about the Princess of Wales, *Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography* by royal correspondent Robert Jobson—which will hit shelves in August 2024—the college sweethearts supposedly [took a short break](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/should-i-break-up-with-my-boyfriend-4172349) in their union shortly after graduating from St. Andrews in 2005.\n\nDuring the first year of their postgraduate lives, William was completing his military training in Sandhurst, but he made his relationship with Kate a priority, visiting her every Friday. Once he graduated from military school in December 2006, he invited Kate to attend the service. Based on these events and the serious nature of their partnership, the media suspected that [an engagement was pending](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/signs-youre-ready-to-get-engaged-4768913) for the couple, but Kate knew William wasn’t in any rush to get down on one knee, according to an excerpt from Jobson’s novel [published in *The Daily Mail*](https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/royals\/article-13681337\/William-dumped-Kate-phone-call-dressed-nurses-uniform.html) on July 28, 2024. “The truth is she was prepared to wait until he was ready,” the author writes. “After all, they were in love—weren’t they?”\n\n[Prince William Broke Up With Kate Middleton Over a 30-Minute Phone Call Because He Wasn’t Ready to Propose](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/prince-william-kate-middleton-dinner-disagreement-8350306)\n\nA month later, however, William cancelled his New Year’s plans with Kate, so she had an inkling something must be wrong. The Prince of Wales proceeded to call his girlfriend, and during that phone call, he ended things with her. The reason for the unexpected breakup? According to Jobson, William told Kate he wasn’t ready to propose and that the two of them needed [“a bit of space”](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/what-does-taking-a-break-mean-3976711) to “find our own way” during this time. “In an emotionally charged 30-minute conversation, they both acknowledged they were on ‘different pages,’” Jobson says in his book. “It was a devastating blow to Catherine, who felt double let down at being dumped over the phone.”\n\n![Young Kate Middleton and Prince William Standing in Field With Crowd]()\n\n![Young Kate Middleton and Prince William Standing in Field With Crowd](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/thmb\/Vt0WnGe3HI9rsr3XNsMxWNwgHIQ=\/1500x0\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/kate-middleton-prince-william-2007-getty-images-1ad94ead66934ecb9df33cfce57916f4.jpg)\n\nMark Cuthbert \/ Getty Images\n\nAfter their split, Kate took a trip to Dublin with her mother, Carole Middleton, before vacationing in Ibiza with family “to hide her pain from the outside world,” Jobson notes. Once she returned from her travels, Kate was frequently photographed attending clubs with her sister, Pippa Middleton, while William was in barracks as an army officer, apparently having “second thoughts,” the biography indicates.\n\nFinally, the two were reunited at a costume party with a “Freakin Naughty” theme. At the soirée, when William saw Kate dressed as a nurse, he allegedly “made a beeline for her,” Jobson says. Seeing Kate in person after their time apart seemed to have provided clarity for William. “They then spent the first part of the evening [deep in conversation](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/deep-conversation-starters-for-couples-5210683) before hitting the dance floor, where they ended up kissing,” the author continues. From there, they resumed their relationship, which became serious very quickly: After moving in together in 2010, they got engaged that same year and tied the knot the following year.\n\n[Did Kate Middleton and Prince William Sign a Prenup?](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/did-kate-middleton-prince-william-sign-prenup-8679273)\n\nRead more:\n\n- [News](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/news-4692000)\n- [Celebrity & Royal Weddings](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/celebrity-and-royal-weddings-5114219)\n\n## Related Stories\n- [![Prince William and Kate Middleton walking indoors both formally dressed for a state occasion]() ![Prince William and Kate Middleton walking indoors both formally dressed for a state occasion](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/thmb\/gbdlxktnUZJxcliAcp7jt-yD8BY=\/600x600\/filters:no_upscale\$\$:max_bytes\$150000\$:strip_icc\$\$\/prince-william-kate-middleton-state-visit-getty-primary-1025-ab2703997ba24e79bf32e4f917322b54.jpg) The Secret to Prince William and Kate Middleton's Strong Marriage 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for about half of that), their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. According to an upcoming biography about the Princess of Wales, *Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography* by royal correspondent Robert Jobson—which will hit shelves in August 2024—the college sweethearts supposedly [took a short break](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/should-i-break-up-with-my-boyfriend-4172349) in their union shortly after graduating from St. Andrews in 2005.\n\nDuring the first year of their postgraduate lives, William was completing his military training in Sandhurst, but he made his relationship with Kate a priority, visiting her every Friday. Once he graduated from military school in December 2006, he invited Kate to attend the service. Based on these events and the serious nature of their partnership, the media suspected that [an engagement was pending](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/signs-youre-ready-to-get-engaged-4768913) for the couple, but Kate knew William wasn’t in any rush to get down on one knee, according to an excerpt from Jobson’s novel [published in *The Daily Mail*](https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/royals\/article-13681337\/William-dumped-Kate-phone-call-dressed-nurses-uniform.html) on July 28, 2024. “The truth is she was prepared to wait until he was ready,” the author writes. “After all, they were in love—weren’t they?”\n\nA month later, however, William cancelled his New Year’s plans with Kate, so she had an inkling something must be wrong. The Prince of Wales proceeded to call his girlfriend, and during that phone call, he ended things with her. The reason for the unexpected breakup? According to Jobson, William told Kate he wasn’t ready to propose and that the two of them needed [“a bit of space”](https:\/\/www.brides.com\/what-does-taking-a-break-mean-3976711) to “find our own way” during this time. “In an emotionally charged 30-minute conversation, they both acknowledged they were on ‘different pages,’” Jobson says in his book. “It was a devastating blow to Catherine, who felt double let down at being dumped over the phone.”\n\nMark Cuthbert \/ Getty Images\n\nAfter their split, Kate took a trip to Dublin with her mother, Carole Middleton, before vacationing in Ibiza with family “to hide her pain from the outside world,” Jobson notes. Once she returned from her travels, Kate was frequently photographed attending clubs with her sister, Pippa Middleton, while William was in barracks as an army officer, apparently having “second thoughts,” the biography indicates.\n\nFinally, the two were reunited at a costume party with a “Freakin Naughty” theme. 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Boilerpipe Text	Key Takeaways Prince William ended his relationship with Kate Middleton over a 30-minute phone call, saying he wasn’t ready to propose. After their breakup, Kate focused on healing by traveling with family and spending time with her sister. The couple reunited at a costume party, where seeing Kate helped William realize he wanted to rekindle their relationship. Although Kate Middleton and Prince William have been together for over two decades (and married for about half of that), their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. According to an upcoming biography about the Princess of Wales, Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography by royal correspondent Robert Jobson—which will hit shelves in August 2024—the college sweethearts supposedly took a short break in their union shortly after graduating from St. Andrews in 2005. During the first year of their postgraduate lives, William was completing his military training in Sandhurst, but he made his relationship with Kate a priority, visiting her every Friday. Once he graduated from military school in December 2006, he invited Kate to attend the service. Based on these events and the serious nature of their partnership, the media suspected that an engagement was pending for the couple, but Kate knew William wasn’t in any rush to get down on one knee, according to an excerpt from Jobson’s novel published in The Daily Mail on July 28, 2024. “The truth is she was prepared to wait until he was ready,” the author writes. “After all, they were in love—weren’t they?” A month later, however, William cancelled his New Year’s plans with Kate, so she had an inkling something must be wrong. The Prince of Wales proceeded to call his girlfriend, and during that phone call, he ended things with her. The reason for the unexpected breakup? According to Jobson, William told Kate he wasn’t ready to propose and that the two of them needed “a bit of space” to “find our own way” during this time. “In an emotionally charged 30-minute conversation, they both acknowledged they were on ‘different pages,’” Jobson says in his book. “It was a devastating blow to Catherine, who felt double let down at being dumped over the phone.” Mark Cuthbert / Getty Images After their split, Kate took a trip to Dublin with her mother, Carole Middleton, before vacationing in Ibiza with family “to hide her pain from the outside world,” Jobson notes. Once she returned from her travels, Kate was frequently photographed attending clubs with her sister, Pippa Middleton, while William was in barracks as an army officer, apparently having “second thoughts,” the biography indicates. Finally, the two were reunited at a costume party with a “Freakin Naughty” theme. At the soirée, when William saw Kate dressed as a nurse, he allegedly “made a beeline for her,” Jobson says. Seeing Kate in person after their time apart seemed to have provided clarity for William. “They then spent the first part of the evening deep in conversation before hitting the dance floor, where they ended up kissing,” the author continues. From there, they resumed their relationship, which became serious very quickly: After moving in together in 2010, they got engaged that same year and tied the knot the following year.
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She joined the staff in 2021 and covers real weddings, wedding décor, wedding news, and more. Her work is also featured in The Knot, The Bash, and Tracy Anderson's The Edit and Tracy Anderson Mind, Body, and Soul. [Brides's Editorial Guidelines](https://www.brides.com/editorial-guidelines-5222899) Updated on January 25, 2026 11:20PM ![Kate Middleton Looking at Prince William With Serious Expression ](https://www.brides.com/thmb/w1OlIpLAn5nV5fqOkLlpf7PuUUg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/prince-william-kate-middleton-broke-up-recirc-getty-images-84c25798b0ea4697b41c2c6495c2d589.jpg) ![Kate Middleton Looking at Prince William With Serious Expression ](https://www.brides.com/thmb/w1OlIpLAn5nV5fqOkLlpf7PuUUg=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/prince-william-kate-middleton-broke-up-recirc-getty-images-84c25798b0ea4697b41c2c6495c2d589.jpg) Karwai Tang / Getty Images ### Key Takeaways - Prince William ended his relationship with Kate Middleton over a 30-minute phone call, saying he wasn’t ready to propose. - After their breakup, Kate focused on healing by traveling with family and spending time with her sister. - The couple reunited at a costume party, where seeing Kate helped William realize he wanted to rekindle their relationship. Although Kate Middleton and Prince William have been together for over two decades (and married for about half of that), their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. According to an upcoming biography about the Princess of Wales, Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography by royal correspondent Robert Jobson—which will hit shelves in August 2024—the college sweethearts supposedly [took a short break](https://www.brides.com/should-i-break-up-with-my-boyfriend-4172349) in their union shortly after graduating from St. Andrews in 2005. During the first year of their postgraduate lives, William was completing his military training in Sandhurst, but he made his relationship with Kate a priority, visiting her every Friday. Once he graduated from military school in December 2006, he invited Kate to attend the service. Based on these events and the serious nature of their partnership, the media suspected that [an engagement was pending](https://www.brides.com/signs-youre-ready-to-get-engaged-4768913) for the couple, but Kate knew William wasn’t in any rush to get down on one knee, according to an excerpt from Jobson’s novel [published in The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13681337/William-dumped-Kate-phone-call-dressed-nurses-uniform.html) on July 28, 2024. “The truth is she was prepared to wait until he was ready,” the author writes. “After all, they were in love—weren’t they?” [Prince William Broke Up With Kate Middleton Over a 30-Minute Phone Call Because He Wasn’t Ready to Propose](https://www.brides.com/prince-william-kate-middleton-dinner-disagreement-8350306) A month later, however, William cancelled his New Year’s plans with Kate, so she had an inkling something must be wrong. The Prince of Wales proceeded to call his girlfriend, and during that phone call, he ended things with her. The reason for the unexpected breakup? According to Jobson, William told Kate he wasn’t ready to propose and that the two of them needed [“a bit of space”](https://www.brides.com/what-does-taking-a-break-mean-3976711) to “find our own way” during this time. “In an emotionally charged 30-minute conversation, they both acknowledged they were on ‘different pages,’” Jobson says in his book. “It was a devastating blow to Catherine, who felt double let down at being dumped over the phone.” ![Young Kate Middleton and Prince William Standing in Field With Crowd]() ![Young Kate Middleton and Prince William Standing in Field With Crowd](https://www.brides.com/thmb/Vt0WnGe3HI9rsr3XNsMxWNwgHIQ=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale:max_bytes$150000$:strip_icc/kate-middleton-prince-william-2007-getty-images-1ad94ead66934ecb9df33cfce57916f4.jpg) Mark Cuthbert / Getty Images After their split, Kate took a trip to Dublin with her mother, Carole Middleton, before vacationing in Ibiza with family “to hide her pain from the outside world,” Jobson notes. Once she returned from her travels, Kate was frequently photographed attending clubs with her sister, Pippa Middleton, while William was in barracks as an army officer, apparently having “second thoughts,” the biography indicates. Finally, the two were reunited at a costume party with a “Freakin Naughty” theme. At the soirée, when William saw Kate dressed as a nurse, he allegedly “made a beeline for her,” Jobson says. Seeing Kate in person after their time apart seemed to have provided clarity for William. “They then spent the first part of the evening [deep in conversation](https://www.brides.com/deep-conversation-starters-for-couples-5210683) before hitting the dance floor, where they ended up kissing,” the author continues. From there, they resumed their relationship, which became serious very quickly: After moving in together in 2010, they got engaged that same year and tied the knot the following year. 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Readable Markdown	### Key Takeaways - Prince William ended his relationship with Kate Middleton over a 30-minute phone call, saying he wasn’t ready to propose. - After their breakup, Kate focused on healing by traveling with family and spending time with her sister. - The couple reunited at a costume party, where seeing Kate helped William realize he wanted to rekindle their relationship. Although Kate Middleton and Prince William have been together for over two decades (and married for about half of that), their relationship wasn’t always smooth sailing. According to an upcoming biography about the Princess of Wales, Catherine, The Princess of Wales: The Biography by royal correspondent Robert Jobson—which will hit shelves in August 2024—the college sweethearts supposedly [took a short break](https://www.brides.com/should-i-break-up-with-my-boyfriend-4172349) in their union shortly after graduating from St. Andrews in 2005. During the first year of their postgraduate lives, William was completing his military training in Sandhurst, but he made his relationship with Kate a priority, visiting her every Friday. Once he graduated from military school in December 2006, he invited Kate to attend the service. Based on these events and the serious nature of their partnership, the media suspected that [an engagement was pending](https://www.brides.com/signs-youre-ready-to-get-engaged-4768913) for the couple, but Kate knew William wasn’t in any rush to get down on one knee, according to an excerpt from Jobson’s novel [published in The Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-13681337/William-dumped-Kate-phone-call-dressed-nurses-uniform.html) on July 28, 2024. “The truth is she was prepared to wait until he was ready,” the author writes. “After all, they were in love—weren’t they?” A month later, however, William cancelled his New Year’s plans with Kate, so she had an inkling something must be wrong. The Prince of Wales proceeded to call his girlfriend, and during that phone call, he ended things with her. The reason for the unexpected breakup? According to Jobson, William told Kate he wasn’t ready to propose and that the two of them needed [“a bit of space”](https://www.brides.com/what-does-taking-a-break-mean-3976711) to “find our own way” during this time. “In an emotionally charged 30-minute conversation, they both acknowledged they were on ‘different pages,’” Jobson says in his book. “It was a devastating blow to Catherine, who felt double let down at being dumped over the phone.” Mark Cuthbert / Getty Images After their split, Kate took a trip to Dublin with her mother, Carole Middleton, before vacationing in Ibiza with family “to hide her pain from the outside world,” Jobson notes. Once she returned from her travels, Kate was frequently photographed attending clubs with her sister, Pippa Middleton, while William was in barracks as an army officer, apparently having “second thoughts,” the biography indicates. Finally, the two were reunited at a costume party with a “Freakin Naughty” theme. At the soirée, when William saw Kate dressed as a nurse, he allegedly “made a beeline for her,” Jobson says. Seeing Kate in person after their time apart seemed to have provided clarity for William. “They then spent the first part of the evening [deep in conversation](https://www.brides.com/deep-conversation-starters-for-couples-5210683) before hitting the dance floor, where they ended up kissing,” the author continues. From there, they resumed their relationship, which became serious very quickly: After moving in together in 2010, they got engaged that same year and tied the knot the following year.
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