Kate Middleton dated a guy Prince William knew when they broke up in 2007

Way back when in 2007, the Duke and Duchess broke up for a very brief period and according to reports, both of them were seeing other people for a very short time.

It wasn't long before they decided that they couldn't be without each other and all was well again but for a very short time, Kate apparently dated a man named Henry Ropner, a guy Prince William went to school with, Eton college no less. Henry, a shipping heir, has been described as Prince William's 'rival' and this particular information has been circulating over the internet in recent days. It all dates back to a Daily Mail article written in 2007 which describes Henry as a 'rival' of William's and discusses how they were spotted together a couple of times and were getting on well. That's not all though for it appears that Willian previously dated a woman named Jecca Craig, a former girlfriend of Henry. Confusing much? Yep, we know. However, if the rumours are true and Kate dated Henry for a bit, it didn't last very long for she and William reunited later the very same year, after a couple of months apart. Henry has also been described as Kate's friend so chances are it was a purely platonic relationship, the rumour mill will continue nonetheless. It was happily ever after from 2007 with the couple getting engaged in November 2010 and marrying in April of the following year. They couldn't look more in love these days and whether you love or hate the royal family, there's no denying how popular they are with their many fans.