Prince William’s courtship of Kate Middleton ruffled a few feathers in its early days (remember the “Waity Katie” taunts?), as did Prince Harry’s choice of actress Meghan Markle as a partner.
Even their aunt Princess Anne risked angry reactions when her romance with now husband Timothy Laurence came to light before her divorce from Captain Mark Phillips was finalised.
But if you think the Windsors have made some surprising relationship choices over the years, take a look at their European counterparts… Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter .
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