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Prince and Princess of Wales Mark 15th Anniversary

Published 29 April 2026

The Prince and Princess of Wales marked their 15th wedding anniversary on April 29, reflecting on 15 years of marriage since their union at Westminster Abbey in 2011. The couple, who have three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, celebrated privately, consistent with their preference for low-key family occasions over public displays.

Sources close to the couple described their partnership as stable and unshakeable, having weathered challenges including the Princess's cancer diagnosis in 2024 and the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Royal author Katie Nicholl noted that the pair prioritize family time, often aligning schedules around school holidays for trips that hold personal significance, such as previous visits to Scotland's Isle of Mull or potential destinations like Africa or Mustique. "They're still very romantic together," Nicholl said, adding that they avoid ostentatious gifts in favor of sentimental ones, like crystal or watches traditional for a 15th anniversary.

The Princess wears her 12-carat sapphire engagement ring, originally given to Princess Diana by King Charles III, alongside a Welsh gold wedding band. Prince William does not wear a...

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