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What new photo did Prince William and Kate Middleton share for their 15th wedding anniversary?

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Prince William and Kate shared a family portrait showing them lying in the grass with their three children and dog, taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall.

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Photo DetailsFamily portrait taken in Cornwall during Easter break by photographer Matt Porteous
Who's in the PhotoPrince William, Kate, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and their dog
Photo Caption"Celebrating 15 years of marriage ❤️"
Wedding Anniversary DateApril 29, 2011
Shared PlatformInstagram
Photo DescriptionWilliam and Kate lying in grass smiling with children; William scratches dog's neck while interacting with George; Louis drapes legs over Kate; Charlotte sprawls across grass

The Anniversary Photo

Prince William and Kate released a new family portrait on April 29, 2026, to celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary. The candid image, taken by photographer Matt Porteous in Cornwall during the Easter break, shows the couple lying in the grass with their three children and their dog. The photo was shared on their Instagram page with the caption "Celebrating 15 years of marriage ❤️."

Photo Composition and Moments

The portrait captures intimate family moments. William is shown lovingly scratching their dog's neck while beaming at their eldest son, Prince George, aged 12. Kate lies in the middle of the family, holding hands with their youngest son, Prince Louis, age 8, who playfully drapes his legs over his mother. Their middle child, Princess Charlotte, age 10, sprawls across the grass and smiles while Louis touches her head with his own.

15 Years of Marriage

Prince William and Kate married at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011, in a televised ceremony that drew an estimated audience of billions worldwide. The couple met at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. They welcomed Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015, and Prince Louis in 2018.

Public Response

Instagram followers responded positively to the anniversary photo, with users sending well wishes in the comments section. One user wrote: "Beautiful family, a photo that perfectly conveys the love, resilience, trust, and complicity that William and Catherine have built over these 15 years." Another commented: "Wishing you a long life together full of love, health and happiness."

Sources

  1. William and Catherine share new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary (bbc.com)
  2. Prince William, Kate Middleton Mark 15th Wedding Anniversary with New Family Portrait (today.com)
  3. The Prince and Princess of Wales’ 13 best couple looks over their 15-year marriage (the-independent.com)