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13 Times Kate Middleton & Prince William's Marriage Was Put to the Test

EntertainmentPublished May 19, 2017
By Liz Alterman
Kate Middleton and Prince William    Zak Hussein / Splash News

Marriage is hard for anyone. However, being in the spotlight 24/7 can't be easy -- especially when it comes to people speculating about the state of your relationship. Even though they almost always appears smitten with each other, there have been plenty of times when Kate Middleton and Prince William's marriage was thought to be on the rocks. 

Being royalty comes with its own extray special kind of celebrity. The tabloids are always watching for bumps in the royal road, and tongues are constantly wagging about everything the royal family says, how they look, and even the times they choose to stay silent. Kate and Will can't so much as share a sideways glance without the speculation and chatter starting up. Are they fighting? Is Kate tired of the royal life? Is Will overwhelmed with his lifelong obligation to the crown?

Their marriage aside, this couple has a lot going on, from tending to their royal duties to raising their little prince and princess. Though they seem perfectly happy to us, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who have been married since April 2011, are often said to be on the verge of splitting up.

Take a look at the times their marital union was questioned and why.

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Ski Trip Trouble
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Ski Trip Trouble

Prince William's antics while on a recent boys' weekend ski trip have reportedly gotten him in hot water with his beloved. Showing off his dad dance moves for some ladies in a club apparently didn't sit well with Kate or the rest of the royals.

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The Queen's Meddling
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The Queen's Meddling

Even though they're busy raising a young family, rumor has it Queen Elizabeth, Will's grandmother, isn't pleased with how little time the couple spends on their royal duties. Even at 91, the queen is logging more time on behalf of her country than Kate and Will, creating tension among the duo. A devoted mom who's close to her own family, Kate would reportedly rather spend time raising her little ones than attend dozens of events.

More from CafeMom: Queen Elizabeth's Mean Nickname for Kate Is Totally Uncalled For

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More Kids?
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More Kids?

Reportedly, some of the royal couple's issues stem from their views on how many more children to have. While it's believed that the duchess would like a few more little ones, Will is comfortable with just two. That's never an easy conversation!

More from CafeMom: 17 Reminders of Just How Incredible Kate Middleton's Figure Is

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Flirting With a Sailor
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Flirting With a Sailor

Kate got tongues wagging when many believed she was flirting with hunky sailor and Olympian Ben Ainslie right in front of her husband. 

More from CafeMom: 18 Times Kate Middleton Looked Like She Was Going to Snap

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Kate Speaks from the Heart
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Kate Speaks from the Heart

We know Kate is a champion of causes that impact children -- particularly mental health issues. But many believe her openness when speaking with about depression and anxiety is a thinly-veiled cry for help

More from CafeMom: Kate Middleton's Weight Reportedly Has the Royal Family Worried

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Carole Middleton Gets in the Middle
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Carole Middleton Gets in the Middle

Dealing with mother-in-law issues is never easy. Some speculate that Kate's mom Carole Middleton doesn't believe in boundaries and all but moved in with her daughter and son-in-law to oversee the raising of Prince George. This was supposedly causing Prince Charles and Queen Elizabeth to worry, which naturally trickles down to Will, who gets an earful about keeping the Middletons at arm's length. This is one time we don't envy the prince!

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Camilla Causes Tension
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Camilla Causes Tension

Though both ladies are in line to become queen one day, that's about all Camilla Parker-Bowles and Kate Middleton are said to have in common. This isn't the first time the pair has sat silently side by side during a royal outing. Perhaps it all stems from reports that Camilla didn't think Kate was worthy of Prince William

More from CafeMom: 10 Times Kate Middleton & Camilla Parker Bowles Were Over Each Other (PHOTOS)

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Royal Duties
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Royal Duties

It's been reported that the queen has referred to her grandson and his wife as "lazy" and worries that they're shirking their responsibilities while playing house in the countryside. Of course, when you marry a royal, you know much is going to be expected of you, but the day-to-day obligations would wear on a couple.

More from CafeMom18 Times Kate Middleton Made Us Forget She's a Royal

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Kate Feels Lonely
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Kate Feels Lonely

In April, Kate shared that motherhood made her feel lonely and isolated. While that's a brave and honest assessment that so many women can relate to, it does make some wonder at the support she's getting -- or not getting -- from her hubby. 

More from CafeMom: Kate Middleton Gets Refreshingly Real About Motherhood

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Very Different Childhoods

Very Different Childhoods

The differences in their upbringings are said to be a source of trouble for the royal couple. Reportedly, Kate has turned to online parenting chat rooms as she and Will squabble over choices that impact their kids. While that might seem hard to believe, perhaps revealing her problem under the cover of anonymity is easier than telling a pal who may leak the info.

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The Queen Disses George
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The Queen Disses George

Kate Middleton was supposedly furious that Queen Elizabeth would dare to skip out on Prince George's second birthday party, reportedly causing serious tension between the couple. Don't mess with a young mom when it comes to her son's birthday! It's got to be tough for Will to keep both women happy and not appear to choose sides.

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Where's Will's Wedding Ring?
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Where's Will's Wedding Ring?

In this photo taken after Will's infamous ski trip, his wedding band appears to be missing. This has happened in the past, sounding alarm bells, while others believe it's merely a sign the prince doesn't like jewelry.

More from CafeMom: 15 Times Kate Middleton Wasn't Camera-Ready

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Saying Good-Bye to Country Living
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Saying Good-Bye to Country Living

Though Kate and Will have tried to give the kids a "normal" childhood at their country estate, Anmer Hall, that's coming to a close. The pair will move to London so George can attend school. This is rumored to be causing tension in the marriage as Kate has wanted to keep Prince George and Princess Charlotte out of the spotlight as much as possible. In the past, it was reported that the duchess felt "imprisoned" at the palace -- that can't bode well for the future.

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