Ingrid Seward says friendship before romance is secret to Waleses' marriage

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward said The Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales “were very good friends before they became lovers”. She spoke at HELLO!’s A Right Royal Podcast recording at Quaglino’s in London, reported by HELLO! on 26 September 2026, while promoting her book Catherine & Diana. The couple met at St Andrews and married in 2011.