Prince William’s college-era “decoy” girlfriend, Bryony Daniels, has found her own happily ever after.
Years after she played a pivotal role in keeping the media away from William and Kate Middleton’s early relationship, Daniels celebrated her own nuptials. The story begins at the University of St. Andrews in the early 2000. It was a time before the royal couple’s fairy-tale marriage in 201.
During those early dating days, William needed a shield.
He was linked to Daniels, a fellow student and model, to distract the press. This allowed his real relationship with Kate to develop in relative peace. Daniels had modeled for a student fashion show alongside Kate. The strategy was simple: divert attention. An April 200 The Sydney Morning Herald article confirmed this tactic. It reported that William was photographed with Daniels to drum up interest elsewhere. A senior aide clarified the situation then: “She is not his girlfriend. Just someone he knows.”
The need for such measures was urgent. William was struggling with the lack of normalcy. A royal aide told the outlet that William was upset he couldn’t live like a regular student.
“It’s very disappointing. He is very conscious.
If the paparazzi continued to hound him, what was he supposed to do? Stay in his dorms? Send someone else to buy groceries? Not eat?
The aide explained that the goal was to avoid creating a market for invasive pictures. They didn’t want William’s time at St. Andrews ruined by constant scrutiny.
Daniels attended the wedding when William and Kate finally tied the knot in 201.
Now it is her turn.
In July, Bryony Daniels married Adair Williams, nephew of the Duke of Sutherland. The ceremony took place in the Scottish Highlands. Daniels shared details of the event on Instagram.
“One glorious week of being yours, and you.
She posted images from the wedding, including a photo of the couple on horseback in their wedding attire. The weather was suitably Scottish.
“Ever-present Highland summertime rain,” she noted. She described the day’s activities: traveling down Strath and up Monuments by hoof, foot, and tank. The getaway vehicle was, of course, a handsome Land Rover.
Get away vehicle = the most handsome Landrovers 🤍💍🏴✨
A full-circle moment for the loyal friend.
