At the Wales Investment Summit in Newport on Monday, Prince William offered a rare reflection on the early days of his life with Kate Middleton — a personal detail not often shared publicly by senior members of the Royal Family.

He revealed that their first “real home” as a couple was on the island of Anglesey, where they lived from 2010 to 2013 while he was stationed at RAF Valley.

Recalling that period, William described Wales not simply as a place to live but as a community that embraced them from the beginning. “When you make a home in Wales, you join a family of three million people,” he said, emphasizing the warmth, generosity, and sense of belonging they experienced.

For the couple — now among the most closely watched figures in the world — his remarks offered a humanizing moment: a reminder that their partnership once grew quietly, far from royal duties, in a modest home on a remote Welsh island.

As their public roles continue to evolve, this candid reflection highlights how the foundations of their relationship were built on simplicity, shared purpose, and a deep connection to Wales.