Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, have marked their 15th wedding anniversary with the release of a relaxed family photograph showing the royal couple alongside their three children and family pets.
The image, shared on Wednesday, April 29, shows the Prince and Princess of Wales lying on the grass with Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 8, during what was described as a recent family break in Cornwall. The photograph was taken by royal photographer Matt Porteous.
Posted on social media with the caption “Celebrating 15 years of marriage ❤️”, the picture captures the family in casual summer clothing, barefoot, and gathered closely in an informal setting.
Two of the family’s dogs also feature in the scene, with Prince William seen affectionately petting their black cocker spaniel Orla, while another young puppy rests nearby.
The anniversary celebration comes shortly after Prince William, 43, made an official visit to Wales, a location with personal significance for the couple, who lived there early in their marriage following their 2011 wedding.
The couple has previously used milestone dates to reflect on meaningful places in their relationship. Last year’s anniversary was marked in Scotland, where they first met while studying at the University of St Andrews and later worked as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay during a public engagement on the Isle of Mull.
Their relationship began at university before evolving from friendship into romance, leading to their engagement in 2010 and marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011.
In earlier interviews, Prince William has spoken about their early connection, describing their friendship as a strong foundation for their relationship.
The anniversary celebrations follow another recent family milestone, the eighth birthday of their youngest son, Prince Louis, which was marked with the release of a new official portrait and video shared last week in line with royal tradition.
