Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William, Prince of Wales, are marking their anniversary this year with a sweet, personal gesture.
On April 29, the couple shared a new family photograph to Instagram in celebration of 15 years of marriage. The previously unseen image offers a candid glimpse into their life beyond official duties.
In the portrait, William and Catherine are stretched out on the grass with their three children, Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 8. They are caught mid-laughter in a scene that feels lifted from a quintessential British countryside idyll.
The family is dressed in soft, summery tones of blue and green, with Catherine subtly anchoring the frame in a striped knit and ivory jeans.
Two of the family’s dogs also make an appearance. Orla, their English Cocker Spaniel, sits close as William reaches across to pet her, while a younger puppy rests nearby.
“Celebrating 15 years of marriage ❤️,” the caption reads.
The photograph was taken by Matt Porteous during a recent trip to Cornwall. A long-time collaborator of the Wales family, he has documented a number of their personal milestones, including last week’s reception at Buckingham Palace to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
His work is defined by a natural, story-led approach, often centred on capturing people within landscapes and moments that feel instinctive.
The anniversary falls 15 years to the day since the couple’s wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011, a ceremony watched by millions around the world. The pair first met while studying at the University of St Andrews and have now been together for more than two decades.
While the Waleses regularly share photographs to mark key moments, this image stands out for its intimacy. Released just days after Louis’s eighth birthday portrait, it feels like a rare, unfiltered window into their family life.
The image comes at a moment of heightened attention. We’ve been treated to something of a royal whirlwind lately, with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry touching down on Australian shores earlier this month.
Now, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales are reportedly planning a visit of their own, with a tour said to be in the works for later this year.
According to a palace insider, the Waleses are well aware their return is “overdue,” having not visited Australia since 2014, when Prince George was still a baby.
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