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WhenPrince William and Princess Catherine tied the knotin 2011, the British public let out a collective breath.

Their story could not be more different than Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love story.

William and Harry talking to someone

From PDA to infidelity rumors to timelines, we’re taking a closer look.

It was July 2016, and the two were quickly comfortable in each other’s company.

Sounds like a far cry from Harry and Meghan’s journey.

William, Harry, Meghan, and Katherine at event

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan Markle met when they were 32 and 35 respectively.

Needless to say, the pair of princes followed markedly different timelines.

““The difference between making decisions with your head, or your heart.

Harry and Meghan posing

And my mum certainly made most of her decisions if not all of them from her heart.

And I am my mother’s son,” he continued.

However, their natural chemistry developed, with Meghan saying, “He was just so fun.

William and Catherine at Earthshot

Just so refreshingly fun, and that was the thing, we were, like, childlike together.”

And while Harry and Meghan met by chance, Prince William and Princess Catherine have a different story.

Whatever the case, it all worked out for William and Catherine.

Meghan, Harry, William, Catherine at event

“It’s hard when you’re so on show.

William and Catherine, on the other hand, play very much from the royal book.

“I think the secret of the Wales' marriage is that it is very much a partnership.

Catherine, William, Harry, and Meghan walking

“The moment William became next in line, everything changed,” Bullen continued.

“I think you’ll see that gap widen even more.”

Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan Markle have afforded their children a very different fate.

William and Kate posing

According to the rumor mill, the Princess of Wales supposedly wanted to cut ties with Hanbury.

“Yes, it is an affair.

I haven’t read the piece but I know about the affair.

William with Catherine and kids

Watchers quickly noticed the friendly nature between Catherine and the royal family, particularly between her and Charles.

In an attempt to squash the unfair treatment, Harry released an uncharacteristically firm statement.

This is not a game it is her life and his,” the statement read, perReuters.

Harry and Meghan at event

Meanwhile, Prince William has not defended Princess Catherine in as much of a public way.

“Kate felt William should stick up for her more,” the source said.

“Yet William and the palace thought that saying nothing was best.”

Catherine and William outside

Charles, Camilla, William, and Catherine posing

Meghan and Harry under umbrella

William, Catherine, Meghan, and Harry walking