But in January 2007, the couple broke up.

Reportedly, it was William who initiated the split over the phone.

At least it wasn’t by text?

Kate Middleton and Prince William walking into an event together

But still, the call must have been heartbreaking for Kate.

In the days after the split,Kate and her sister Pippa Middletonwere frequentlypictured living their best nightclub lives.

At the time,Peoplereported that Kate wore a nurse’s outfit while William wore a police helmet.

Kate Middleton and Pippa Middleton in the back of a car after a night out in London

“We did split up for a bit,” William said (viaITV News).