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Royal Couple Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary with Kids’ Astronomy Workshop

4/29/2026

Summary

Prince William Marks Anniversary

On April 29 2026, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, posted on Instagram to mark 15 years of marriage.
Matt Porteous photographed the barefoot children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—on grass in Cornwall, with Catherine in a striped sweater and Orla the black cocker spaniel beside William.
They later joined Victory Primary Year 5 students at IntoUniversity for an astronomy workshop before marking the evening at Forest Lodge, Windsor Great Park.

Summary

William, Kate Celebrate

Their move to the eight-bedroom Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park signals a shift toward a more private, family-first royal lifestyle.
The couple’s anniversary coincides with King Charles III’s U.S. state visit, highlighting the family’s diplomatic schedule.
Kate concentrates on early-childhood development initiatives.
William assumes higher-profile leadership roles within the monarchy.
The 2011 wedding was watched by an estimated 2 billion people, making it one of the most-watched royal events ever.

History

Historical Context

The 29 July 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana at St Paul’s Cathedral drew an estimated 750 million TV viewers, establishing a template for global royal media coverage. That model shaped how William and Catherine marked their 15-year marriage in 2026 at Forest Lodge, pairing public celebration with private family-first initiatives during King Charles III’s U.S. state visit.

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Prince William Marks Anniversary

On April 29 2026, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, posted on Instagram to mark 15 years of marriage.
Matt Porteous photographed the barefoot children—George, Charlotte, and Louis—on grass in Cornwall, with Catherine in a striped sweater and Orla the black cocker spaniel beside William.
They later joined Victory Primary Year 5 students at IntoUniversity for an astronomy workshop before marking the evening at Forest Lodge, Windsor Great Park.

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