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Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Prince Saud bin Mohammed Al Saud wins International Sword at Sandhurst
RIYADH — Prince Saud bin Mohammed Al Saud has been awarded the International Sword during the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. The International Sword is presented to the top international cadet on Sandhurst's 44-week Commissioning Course, which assesses leadership, endurance, and character. The programme develops mental and physical resilience, teaches tactical military expertise, and instils the British Army's core values. — SG
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Saudi Gazette
Prince Saud Mohammed Al Saud wins International Sword at Sandhurst
On Friday, we were delighted to see HH Prince Saud Mohammed Al Saud become the first Saudi officer cadet to win the International Sword during the Sovereign's Parade at @RMASandhurst. A truly historic achievement! More on this proud moment for the UK and Saudi Arabia below
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
TikTok users can't get enough of Kate Middleton and Prince William as the 2000s' ‘It Couple'
TikTok users can't get enough of Kate Middleton and Prince William as the 2000s' 'It Couple'; watch viral video A viral video on the social media platform TikTok has sparked public interest in one of the longest-running love affairs of contemporary royalty. The video, which hails Prince William and Kate Middleton as the "it couple" of the 2000s, has gained more than 390,000 views and 40,000 likes since Sunday. With its retro montage of highlights in their relationship, the clip has reawakened widespread admiration for the couple, particularly among young web users viewing their tale for the first time. The video begins with scenes from the University of St Andrews in 2005, where William and Kate initially met as university students. From academy gowns to uniformed military attire, the clip follows them from student days to high-ranking royals, featuring scenes from RAF Cranwell, Sandhurst, and other public engagements. The comment section was inundated by TikTok users showering them with praise, terming their relationship timeless and characterising their relationship as one that was built on mutual respect and love. The film is more than just a visual obituary. It marks how an alliance previously under the spotlight and pursued relentlessly by the media ended up being a contemporary royal fairytale. As duty-bound public figures who juggle work and domestic life, William and Kate have attracted attention not through spectacle but through reliability, dependability, and a normative visibility. William and Kate's 'royal romance' began in a Scottish lecture hall by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Update Your PC's Security Today McAfee Learn More Undo Prince William and Kate Middleton initially met in 2001 at the University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. Both were studying art history before William changed to geography. Their first friendship slowly evolved into a relationship, with many early memories created behind closed doors, within the university's ancient grounds and shared houses. According to the BBC, it was in 2003 that the media started gossiping about their romance, although the couple managed to keep things pretty much under wraps throughout their course of study. It was at their graduation in 2005 that one of the first public achievements was caught on camera. In the going-viral TikTok clip, the moment when "William Wales" is summoned to claim his degree is a central visual image of academic achievement and development. Kate walked beside William long before the royal wedding After university, Prince William went for military training, and Kate was frequently observed supporting him from the sidelines. William attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2006, ultimately receiving his commission as an officer. Kate witnessed the Sovereign's Parade in 2007, during which William's grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, officiated. Another turning point was in 2008 when William was awarded his RAF wings at Royal Air Force Cranwell. Kate accompanied him to the ceremony, walking with him down the corridors of the Central Flying School. These photos are included in the viral collection, highlighting Kate's presence not only at social functions but also at sombre moments in William's initial career. Robert Jobson, writing in his biography Catherine, said that while she was not protected from all problems by these privileges, Kate revelled in the perks of dating a prince, such as security escorts and access to the upper echelons of social life, but remained humble and respectful in her demeanour. Jobson wrote that she was "unfazed by the trappings of royalty" and concentrated on her relationship with William, not on the royal label that came with it. Life in the public eye: Coping with public scrutiny With their relationship intensifying, so did the paparazzi. Kate was followed everywhere by paparazzi, snapped on her way to work and on her private outings. There were increasing tensions among royal aides regarding the amount of intrusion into her affairs, according to The Guardian. William's protective nature came out, and he allegedly made a formal appeal to the press for respect of Kate's privacy. In spite of this scrutiny, Kate was able to keep her calm and steer clear of tabloid controversy. Her dignity in the face of adversity served to further cement her public image as a suitable candidate for royal life. Her role in William's life became ever more formalised, and by 2010, the world was anticipating a proposal. A royal wedding and public acclaim On 16th November 2010, the couple revealed they were engaged, and a few months later, on 29th April 2011, the world witnessed them getting married at Westminster Abbey. Their wedding attracted millions of viewers worldwide with coverage across the continents and languages. The couple in the subsequent years became the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Their union is not only recalled for its glory, but also for its symbolism. It heralded the start of a new era for the monarchy - an era that focused on youth, accessibility, and calm partnership. In a 2011 YouGov survey, it was found that William and Kate's popularity eclipsed other senior royals, securing them in the hearts of the public. Parenthood and public roles William and Kate grew their family over the years, having Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015, and Prince Louis in 2018. Every birth was accompanied by a frenzy of media attention and national celebration. Despite the spotlight, however, the couple have tried to provide their children with a down-to-earth upbringing, tending to select schools and pursuits based on their values more than royal custom. They have also assumed additional senior royal responsibilities. William, now the Prince of Wales, has concentrated on mental health, the environment, and homelessness, whereas Kate, the Princess of Wales, advocates for early childhood development and mental health education. They make their public appearances together often enough, and their relationship remains a popular favourite to watch. Why William and Kate's viral video resonated in 2025 The viral video uploaded in June 2025 is riding a wave of nostalgia and appreciation for William and Kate's early years. The montage has garnered more than 390,000 views on TikTok and thousands of comments and reminded audiences about the simplicity and strength that defined their relationship since day one. The caption of the video, "POV: you both were the IT couple in the 2000s," is the cultural attitude toward William and Kate during those times. Their narrative provides an alternative to all-too-brief celebrity romance, in which royal couples can mature in the face of pressure and scrutiny. The commenters on the video also shared this view. One commenter posted, "William made the best decision of his life when he married Kate," and another said, "They are meant to be, so happy she's the future queen." The reaction indicates sustained emotional commitment to their saga, even though the royal family overall is under greater pressure in the contemporary era. Also read | Sundar Pichai's IIT batchmate Gauranga Das who turned 'monk' looks younger than him; his reason: 'You deal with Google, I deal with God'
Mint
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Kate Middleton, Prince William's 'It couple' video goes viral on TikTok
Prince William and Kate Middleton, married for more than 14 years now, remain firmly established as one of the most popular royal couples across multiple surveys. Recently, a video celebrating the Prince and Princess of Wales as the "it couple" has gained significant attention on social media. The early 2000s clip is from the time when they started off their relationship, Newsweek reported. The clip was posted by a fan on TikTok on Sunday. Since then, it has received more than 40,000 likes and viewed by over 3,90,000 users on the social media platform. It features multiple shots from the early moments in their relationship and the time when they got married. It starts with the footage of Prince William and Kate's graduation ceremony from the University of St Andrews in 2005. The two of them reportedly met each other while studying at the university in Scotland. Alongside the video, the caption in the post read, "POV: you both were the IT couple in the 2000s." Viewers can hear "William Wales" being called as the Prince went ahead to receive his undergraduate degree, the report said. Thereafter, the viral clip continues with him leading Kate through the corridors of the Central Flying School at Royal Air Force Cranwell. He received his RAF wings at this venue on April 11, 2008. Another footage features William at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst "Sovereign's Parade" in 2007. Earlier, Royal family author Robert Jobson talked about this time in the couple's relationship in his book, Catherine: A Biography. "In William's company, she danced at the trendiest clubs and enjoyed the VIP treatment that came with dating a prince," he wrote in the book, according to Newsweek. He shared that William's armed Scotland Yard protection officers ensured "minimal fuss" by dealing with the paparazzi, adding that Kate remained "unfazed by the trappings of royalty". The author claimed that she loved him for who he was and not his royal rank. In the comments section of the post, several TikTok users expressed their views on the couple, with one stating that William made the "best decision" in life when he got married to Kate. Another added, "They are destined for each other, so glad she's the future queen, very respectful." The couple tied the knot in April 2011. They have three kids – George, Charlotte and Louis. He is the eldest son of King Charles III and Diana.
Newsweek
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Princess Kate and William Being the 'It Couple' Goes Viral
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A video celebrating Prince William and Princess Kate as an "it couple" in their early relationship in the 2000s has gone viral on TikTok. The Prince and Princess of Wales are firmly established as the most popular royal couple in the hearts of Brits, according to years' worth of polling by YouGov. However, once they were the bright new hope for the monarchy following the break-up of William's parents', the now-King Charles III and Princess Diana who was killed in a car crash in Paris in August 1997. Prince William in uniform as an officer cadet at the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy, April 12, 2006, while Princess Kate is seen at the Cheltenham Festival on March 16, 2007. Prince William in uniform as an officer cadet at the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy, April 12, 2006, while Princess Kate is seen at the Cheltenham Festival on March 16, 2007. Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images What To Know A TikTok video celebrating their early relationship was liked more than 40,000 times and viewed more than 390,000 times since it was posted on Sunday. The edit includes a range of clips from the period before they were married and was captioned: "POV: you both were the IT couple in the 2000s." The video begins with footage of William and Kate's 2005 graduation from the University of St Andrews, where they met. The name "William Wales" can be heard as the prince was called up to receive his undergraduate degree. A later clip shows William leading Kate through the corridors of the Central Flying School at Royal Air Force Cranwell, where he got his RAF wings on April 11, 2008. Another showed Prince William in 2007 at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst "Sovereign's Parade," the equivalent of a graduation for cadets who have become commissioned officers. Royal author Robert Jobson shed light on this era in the couple's relationship in his book Catherine: A Biography. "In William's company, she danced at the trendiest clubs and enjoyed the VIP treatment that came with dating a prince," he wrote. "Any intrusive paparazzi were swiftly dealt with by his armed Scotland Yard protection officers, ensuring minimal fuss. It could have turned the heads of some young women, but Catherine was unfazed by the trappings of royalty. "Astute and discerning, she remained steadfast, unaffected by the apparent glamour. She loved William for who he was, not his royal rank. "Her grounded nature and unaffected demeanour at this time stood as a testament to her resilience and authenticity in the face of intensified media scrutiny." What People Are Saying One fan replied to the TikTok post, "best decision William made in his life!" while another wrote: "They are destine to each other, so glad she's the future queen, very respectful." "Prince's Catherine love in her eyes for her husband she so proud of her husband Prince William the future king trust him future queen Catherine understands thank you both the perfect couple." Jack Royston is chief royal correspondent for Newsweek, based in London. You can find him on Twitter at @jack_royston and read his stories on Newsweek's The Royals Facebook page. Do you have a question about King Charles III, William and Kate, Meghan and Harry, or their family that you would like our experienced royal correspondents to answer? Email royals@ We'd love to hear from you.
