While many royal fans are privy to the love story of Prince William and Kate Middleton, many are unfamiliar with what the Duke of Cambridge gave up to have his happily ever after with his duchess.
Before Prince William began dating Kate Middleton, it was believed that the prince was dating another student named Olivia Hunt. Hunt, according to a report, was a socialite who was attending the St. Andrews in Scotland like William and Kate.
Olivia Hunt was believed to be involved with Prince William during their first year of college, but it was not revealed how long their relationship lasted or if the young lovers became serious. However, what was clear was that Prince William and Olivia broke things off when William started taking an interest in Kate.
Prince William and Kate did not immediately fall in love with his future duchess contrary to what royal fans believe. They started hanging out with the same friends when they went to university and for a time maintained their platonic relationship.
While they started as buddies, it later became public that Prince William started seeing Kate Middleton in a new light when he saw her at a fashion show in a stunning see-through dress. William was reportedly in the front row as Kate participated in the show.
News of Prince William's relationship with Kate only became public in 2003, and a year later, she was exposed to the royal family, and the public began their epic love story that culminated in 2011 when they were wed in Westminster Abbey.
From the time William and Kate came out with their relationship, the public has cheered them on. One of the most memorable moments of the pair came when they announced their engagement and fans caught a glimpse of the chemistry and comfort that the two share on and off the public eye. Now, Kate Middleton is happily married to her prince and is now a mother to her brood and future heirs to the throne, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
Thankfully, there seems to be no conflict between the Duchess of Cambridge and her husband's ex. Because Olivia Hunt has her social pedigree, she has maintained a good relationship with the royals, including Prince William. Olivia Hunt even attended the wedding of Kate's sister Pippa Middleton in 2016. Prince William's ex-girlfriend was also invited to Prince Harry and American actress and now Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle in 2018.
