Prince William and Kate Middleton’s romance is said to be “virtually over”, with the pair seeing each other only once since Christmas.

Despite reconciling last year after a three month break in their five year relationship, the Prince’s desire to keep their relationship going is said to be “evaporating" according to close friends.

One tells the Mirror, “William has been distancing himself from Kate for a while. He loves Kate dearly and doesn't want to hurt her.

"They are in touch, but their lives are pulling in different directions. There's a feeling that things have simply run their course."