Prince William and Kate Used Code Names

During their early romance, Prince William and Kate Middleton reportedly used code names to maintain privacy while booking hotel rooms. In his new biography, Robert Jobson reveals that they often checked into hotels under the aliases 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith,' a reference to the popular film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, although the film was released after their initial relationship began. Additionally, William sometimes used the pseudonym 'Steve' during his university years at St. Andrews to blend in more with other students. Jobson notes that while their cover names were not very convincing, they were an attempt to escape the intense media scrutiny surrounding them. They also utilized the names 'Martin and Rose Middleton' during a vacation in the Seychelles later in their relationship. Ultimately, the couple's efforts to remain under the radar highlight the challenges of dating in the public eye.