‌"There's a lovely closeness between them, and whereas at the start of their marriage they seemed shy about being affectionate in public, they're so much more confident now." ‌View 5 Images Kate Middleton and Prince William on the day of their graduation ceremony at St Andrew's University in St Andrew's on June 23, 2005 in Scotland. "I think they're stronger, closer and more in control than ever," Royal author Duncan Larcombe opines. "If Kate badly wants George to go to Marlborough, I think she'll probably have her way," says Duncan. "There will be potential potholes ahead, but at the moment it's looking really good for William and Kate."