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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Kayleigh Roberts

Royal Author Says One Unexpected Topic Bonded Prince William and Princess Kate, Who Were "Already a Discreet Item" Before the Famous Underwear Fashion Show

LONDON - FEBRUARY 10: Prince Harry (L) and Prince William (C) and Kate Middleton (R)cheer on the English team during the RBS Six Nations Championship match between England and Italy at Twickenham on February 10, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images).

There's a common piece of royal family folklore that suggests Prince William and Kate Middleton's relationship origins can be traced back to the now-Princess of Wales' risqué appearance in a fashion show when the couple were students together at the University of St Andrews.

Parts of the story are definitely true. It's true that, in March 2002, Kate participated in the "Don't Walk" charity fashion show. It's true that Kate turned heads in the show by wearing a sheer dress (which was designed by Charlotte Todd) and black underwear. And it's true that her future husband was in the audience for the iconic moment.

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