101. When Prince William Met Kate Middleton: Part I

By 1990, exes Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had both quit their band Fleetwood Mac. So there was no reason for them to interact anymore, right? …Wrong!  It’s never really over with Stevie and Lindsey. In this second part episode, we follow Buckingham Nicks through the ‘90s to now—including their iconic reunion during The Dance tour and *that* Silver Springs performance.  Did something happen between them during The Dance? Are feelings still there even now? And why was Lindsey kicked out of the band in 2018? Let’s find out…  Clips Mentioned:  Kiss on the head!  May 1997 Silver Springs performance November 1997 Silver Springs performance  *****  This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

Dreams. Go Your Own Way. Silver Springs. Never Going Back Again. The Chain. Iconic songs from Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album chronicling the breakup between bandmates Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.  But there’s way more to the story than these lyrics and guitar riffs. Stevie and Lindsey’s passionate love-hate affair spans nearly five decades, starting way back in highschool. We take you through the first several decades of Stevie and Lindsey’s relationship, through their Buckingham Nicks days to joining Fleetwood Mac, to both eventually quitting the band by the start of the ‘90s.  Buckingham Nicks syllabus:  As mentioned, ⁠Lindsey’s ‘Trouble’ music video 1982 Performance of Go Your Own Way, watch at 2:23 1982 The Chain performance, watch at 2:30  1990 Landslide  *****  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

While princess fairytales end with the wedding, that is where today’s story begins. To start the second installment of our William and Kate series, we revisit all of the details of their 2011 royal wedding. Then we dive into their significant events that have shaped their marriage, including the birth of their three kids, their rift with Meghan and Harry, rumors of infidelity, conspiracy theories, and Kate’s ongoing battle with cancer. ***** This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon! Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

A tale as old as time: an ordinary girl meets a dashing prince, and though all young maidens in the land pine for his hand, he only has eyes for her. Well, this was the plot of a young Kate Middleton’s middle school play; unaware she’d grow up to one day live out a real-life fairytale. Was it written in the stars? Was real life just as much of a storybook?  We’re going back to 2001, when Prince William first laid eyes on the beautiful, yet unassuming brunette in the dorms at the University of St. Andrew’s. Part 1 is all about their university days and early 20s, filled with surprisingly relatable experiences—playing drinking games, dealing with jealousy, and facing the uncertainty of post-graduation life. While this episode is dedicated entirely to their courtship, complicated by the mounting media attention and pressures from the palace—stay tuned for Part 2, where we will continue with their married life.  *****  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we spend the first 20 minutes or so playing trivia about our past episodes, then dive into the scandalous love story between King James I and George Villiers. Sit back, relax, and grab your pop-corn with this episode. It’s almost too crazy to believe. You may almost think you started accidentally listening to an audio book of a Shakespeare play. After all, this episode has got it all: bitter exes, rival lovers, house explosions, poison, trials, fighting, executions, war, sex, and above all, love. Travel back to the 17th century this week and discover why the mysterious relationship between King James I and George Villiers continues to have historians fighting amongst each other, even now, 400 years later. *****  This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

In March 2010, Nina Dobrev sat down and told Seventeen Magazine that she would NEVER date one of her Vampire Diaries costars. But less than two months later, she was spotted getting cozy with Ian Somerhalder court side at a basketball game. What changed? Did Somerhalder’s smoldering good looks finally get to her? If so, what happened to his girlfriend? To quote Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder themselves: “We started dating on the show. And then we started dating in real life. And then we broke up in real life. And yet our characters are still dating on the show. It’s a good thing it’s not awkward.” Or was it? On this week’s episode, we dive headfirst into the early 2010s to explore the real life relationship behind the popular TV couple of Damon and Elena and figure out what really happened. Did Niki Reed steal Ian from Nina? Was the age gap to blame? Was there awkwardness on set? Listen and find out! *** It's Kaitlyn's first official episode as our third mic, so everyone please welcome Kait to the show! *****  This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with this truly gothic, spooky, and surprisingly non-monogamous relationship from the 1800s. You may know Mary Shelley as the writer and creator of Frankenstein, but her love life really was stranger than fiction!  Enter Percy Shelley, the devilishly handsome poet and advocate of ‘free-love.’ Percy’s already married when he meets young Mary, and they declare their love for each other in the most fitting of places: a graveyard. *****  This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about couples from history and pop culture. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

Aliens, vampires, cults, Scientologists… It’s all here for a spooky season episode of Significant Lovers! We’re going back to the early ‘90s when actor Tom Cruise, already married and dabbling in the cult of Scientology, met and fell for actress Nicole Kidman.  Tom and Nicole quickly dropped their partners and began a passionate, whirlwind romance, and she even showed a mild curiosity in Tom’s new religion. But unbeknownst to them, Nicole had been labeled a “Suppressive Person” and potential threat to Scientology.  Is that why, after their eventual divorce, Nicole no longer sees her two children she shares with Tom? We’ll never really know, but join us as we revisit Interview with the Vampire, Eyes Wide Shut, and some truly crazy moments between this iconic couple. *****  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

It’s 2017 and Selena Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram. Her brand is evolving to be more mature and sexier, enhanced by her new relationship with the mysterious Abel Tesfaye (aka: The Weekend). Oh no—queue the conspiracies that this was a PR contract.   By all accounts, this relationship seemed to be evolving sweetly until it was abruptly interrupted by Selena’s ex Justin Bieber crawling back one last time. But is that the full story?  Join us as we dissect their full ten-month timeline. We’re talking about that awkward grey area of dating the ex of someone in your social circle who you’re not THAT close with (ahem, Bella Hadid). Plus, we touch on the impact of going through something intense, like Selena’s transplant, in the early stages of a relationship. Finally, we are asking once again, do some celebrity couples REALLY fake their relationships? Listen and decide for yourself!   *****  This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support

Imagine you get back together with your ex after 20 years and they still haven’t changed. Bennifer 2.0’s recent break up may serve as a cautionary tale for all who fantasize about that one who got away. Or…maybe these two superstars will reconcile once again and force us into a Part 3.  Good grief. Whether this relationship reboot was a publicity stunt or a true whirlwind romance that burned brighter than the red flags—we may never know. Nonetheless, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have given us a lot to discuss this episode.  P.S. Mel's microphone had some issues this episode, we apologize! *****  Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.  Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/significantlovers/support