William and Catherine Release Candid Family Photo for 15th Wedding Anniversary
"Celebrating 15 years of marriage" — with a red heart emoji.
The Prince and Princess of Wales marked their 15th wedding anniversary on April 29, 2026, by releasing a relaxed family photograph taken during a recent holiday in Cornwall.
The image, captured by royal photographer Matt Porteous, shows the couple and their three children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis—lying barefoot on a grassy bank. The family are dressed casually, chatting and smiling in a scene that emphasizes warmth and togetherness.
A Closer Look at the Photograph
Catherine is positioned at the center of the group, with Louis' legs resting over hers as she looks toward Charlotte and Louis.
William lies at the other end, smiling at George, with his right arm wrapped around the family's cocker spaniel, Orla.
The setting, likely near a beach, is the same location where Louis' birthday photos were previously taken.
Background: A Royal Milestone
- The couple married on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey in London.
- The ceremony drew an estimated 37 million British viewers.
- Catherine wore a dress by Alexander McQueen; William wore the uniform of the Irish Guards.
- The couple have three children. William became heir apparent after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of King Charles III.
- Catherine was diagnosed with cancer in early 2024 and underwent treatment; she was declared cancer-free in September 2024.
Palace Statement
A Kensington Palace spokesperson said the family chose the photo to emphasize that their children are "at the heart of their world."