How do royals find partners?

As it turns out, chance meetings, love at first sight, blind dates that actually turn into something more and chance meet cutes at university are all potential ways to meet royal mates–as are sporting events and the Olympics.

Do royal families meet each other?

The surprisingly casual way members of the British royal family greet other royals around the world. Touching a royal is off-limits for commoners. When members of the British royal family meet royals from other countries, they can be more relaxed.

How did Prince William and Kate Middleton meet?

William, heir to the British throne, met Kate, the oldest child of commoners Carole and Michael Middleton, while they were students at the University of St. Although the pair started out as pals, Kate is said to have really caught Williams eye after she modeled a see-through dress during a college fashion show.