Shocking new details have emerged about Princess Kate's heartbreak.
Prince William and Kate Middleton, who tied the knot in 2011, split briefly before rekindling their romance in 2007.
According to a royal observer, it was Princess Kate's mother, Carole Middleton, who helped the future queen through her heartbreak.
Royal author Robert Jobson details the dating history of the Prince and Princess of Wales in his new biography, Catherine, Princess of Wales.
He wrote: As Catherine approached her 25th birthday in January 2007, [William] unexpectedly canceled plans to attend a New Year's Eve gathering in Dundee, which had been arranged by the Middletons.
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He sensed something was wrong. It certainly didn't help that the newspapers were confidently predicting a royal engagement.
Soon afterwards, seemingly out of the blue, William - now a second lieutenant in the Blues and Royals - telephoned her to break up, telling her to 'find our own way'. For 'a little space' is required and he was unable to promise her marriage.
In an emotional 30-minute conversation, the two admitted they were on 'different pages. It was a devastating blow to Kathryn, who felt doubly frustrated by being dumped over the phone.
Although it wasn't the first time William had called time on their relationship, it felt final.
He continued: "Carole Middleton acted swiftly, taking her heartbroken daughter to Dublin for a break - a welcome respite from media scrutiny.
The Prince and Princess of Wales rekindled their romance at mutual friend Sam Vale Cohen's fancy dress party. The press caught wind of the couple's reunion at a charity pop concert, held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Princess Diana's death, as Kate sat two rows behind William.
Five years later, Prince William and Kate Middleton married at Westminster Abbey in London. Now, the couple are proud parents of their children – Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
