Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton decided to part during tearful heart-to-heart talks in the Alps, it was reported today.

The public’s interest in Kate Middleton will not disappear even though she is no longer Prince William’s girlfriend, PR Guru Max Clifford has warned.

Veteran royal watchers said today news of Prince William's break-up with Kate Middleton had taken them by surprise.

Prince William and his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton have split up, a source confirmed today.