Royal watchers and tabloids alike have been keeping a close eye on Middleton and Matthews ever since.
That did not work out, unfortunately.
Another source said the couple was planning on “having children and leading a quiet life.”
While they do have three children, their lives aren’t exactly quiet.
“Spencer [Matthews' brother] set James up with at least one blind date.
Loudon reportedly couldn’t deal with Middleton’s newfound fame after Princess Catherine’s wedding and bolted.
But in 2016, the two got back together.
And the rest is history.
Ten years is a long wait, but Matthews' patience clearly paid off.
Take note, gentlemen!
“She feels like something of a mastermind in making this happen,” one source divulged.
It appears he worked as much on wooing her as he did her daughter.
The family got to fly in his private jet and stayed at a hotel Matthews' parents owned.
At least no one can say Middleton and Matthews didn’t go the extra mile.
Meghan attended the reception afterward.
Apparently, all the wedding expenses amounted to more than a whopping $1 million, butE!
The flower arrangements are said to have amounted to $20,000.
TheMirrorspeculated that Catherine might not even be part of the bridal party, whichVoguelater reported was exactly what happened.
Despite the princess' best efforts, however, her plan to remain inconspicuous failed.
Instead of going old-school and renting an existing venue, the couple opted to fly one in from Belgium.
It was said at the time that it would take around six days to set up the entire structure.
It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that Middleton chose to stay active during her honeymoon.
Royal fans would tell you that Middleton actually enjoys a tough workout or two.
Jogging aside, the couple also enjoyed a nighttime climb.
Yup, they enjoyed the view of the city lights from on high as they ascended Harbour Bridge.
The five-story house included six bedrooms with a theater in the basement.
By 2018, the renovations were finally done, and they could move back in to start their family.
Shortly after, Middleton gave birth to the couple’s first child, Arthur Michael William.
