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A report has claimed that Prince William became angry when his relationship with Kate Middleton became public during his college days. Royal author Robert Jobson claims in his new book, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, that William was furious when their romance was revealed at a university dinner party.

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Jobson writes in his book that one of William's ex-girlfriends officially outed their relationship. "It was an open secret, among the student community, that Kate and William were a couple," he says. 

The girl, Carly Massy-Birch, told others about William and Kate's relationship "perhaps unwittingly" during a drunken game of Never Have I Ever, he says in the book.

Jobson backed his claim by citing another book on the royals written by Katie Nicholl. She apparently also talks about the incident in her Kate: The Future Queen which was released in 2013. 

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Nicholl describes the incident in her book, quoting a person who was at the party, saying, "[Carly] announced, 'I've never dated two people in this room'. William found himself in the limelight during the party as she knew that William was the only one who had dated two people present in the room at the time. Reportedly, Kate was sitting next to William during the party game.

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The revelation had everyone "in shock". Prince William wasn't happy with the weird announcement and "shot a thunderous look" at Carly. He whispered, "I can't believe you just said that."

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"We knew they were together, but it was the first time William confirmed his and Kate's relationship in public," the source told Nicholl.

Prince William and his ex-girlfriend

However, William's anger subsided and things went back to normal between her and Carly. She was even invited to Kate and William's wedding. 

Kate and Prince William tied the knot in 2011 at Westminster Abbey. They have three children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. 

Kate was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year and is undergoing treatment. However, details of the cancer have not been shared by the palace. After being away from the spotlight for months, Kate is now making appearances at public events. She presented the winner's tropy at the Wimbledon to Carlos Alcaraz.