Wherever the British royals go, controversy follows.

Given the monarchy’s influence, every sticky situation William and Catherine find themselves in receives widespread coverage.

How can it not?

Princess Catherine and Prince William

Even a simple turn of their expression makes the news.

But Catherine and William’s reputation as traditionally unyielding royal members precedes them.

She particularly highlighted the princess' capacity for dealing with issues calmly.

Princess Catherine with Prince William in black cap

Of course, even a royal PR machine doesn’t run flawlessly.

Until then, here’s a recap of the biggest controversies to ever plague Prince William and Princess Catherine.

The split didn’t last long.

Woman’s Day cover Prince William Kate Middleton honeymoon

Only a few weeks later, the beloved duo reconciled.

The Australian magazine was apparently unbothered to learn of the feathers it ruffled, according toHuffPost UKreported.

To put it simply, it’s a part of the job description.

Prince William and Princess Catherine looking serious

The real disadvantage is when that attention crosses over into invasive territory.

French magazine Closer published topless photos of the duchess sunbathing while on vacation in Provence, France.

William and Catherine took the magazine to court, suing it for over $2 million.

Princess Catherine and Prince William in traditional scarves

One of these was the royal couple’s visit to the historic Kaziranga National Park in Assam.

His denunciation was especially relevant in the context of the Kaziranga National Park, where poaching is not uncommon.

Royal commentators traced it back to 2018, the year Meghan married into the family.

Prince William, Princess Catherine, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle in black

That set the stage for a series of stunning public revelations that indicated a growing rift between the couples.

She came to wide prominence in 2019 when British tabloids suggested a rift between her and Catherine.

Things started going off-script from the get-go.

Princess Catherine and Rose Hanbury smiling with Prince William in background

A similar state of affairs involving protestors awaited William and Catherine in the Bahamas.

It did not, however, progress as smoothly as they would have probably hoped for it to.

As Fulani told theIndependent, “This woman was relentless and determined I am not British.”

Prince William and Princess Catherine wearing masks

Media reports simultaneously indicated that Prince William was by his wife’s side through her health issues.

Social media went ballistic.

Abotched Photoshop joband an odd clarification attributed to Catherine did little to tame conspiracy theorists.

Prince William and Princess Catherine greeting children on royal tour

Commentary was also widespread about William’s role in the matter.

Prince William and Princess Catherine in coats and scarves

Princess Cathering wearing pink beside Prince William