Speculation mounts as royal romance ends

SPECULATION is continuing to mount about Prince William’s split with his long-term girlfriend, Kate Middleton, a relationship that many believed would lead to marriage.

The couple, who met as students at St Andrews University, came to the decision last week and have separated amicably, a source said.

They conducted their courtship under the fierce glare of the public spotlight amidst growing speculation Kate would one day become queen.