On Nov. 16, 2010, Prince William and Kate Middleton announced their engagement and let the world into their years-long love story with a nearly 18-minute sitdown interview with ITV’s Tom Bradby. Here are 11 of the best revelations from the candid chat.

The Prince of Wales seemed in a nostalgic mood for his riding days, per Hello!, claiming, “I love that exhaust” and deeming his experience “incredibly realistic.” Motorcycle riding, unfortunately, is a hobby that Princess Kate once said "terrified" her, and William later gave it up.

The heir to the throne hopped on a VR motorcycle in a film studio, pretending to reengage in a hobby that he gave up years ago.

Prince William visited the Virtual Production Studio in Northern Ireland and tested out a stationary motorcycle that took him for a ride through a virtual desert landscape.

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s love story spans decades, and it’s still going strong. Roya Nikkhah, royals editor for The Sunday Times and co-host of the podcast “The Royals with Roya and Kate,” told Fox News Digital that the Prince and Princess of Wales are “still very into each other” after weathering a turbulent year.

The Prince of Wales just had a chance to revisit this retired pastime on a recent trip—which he took alone—to Northern Ireland.

Prince William replaced his love for riding with immeasurable love for his family, giving up the hobby entirely. "I'm a dad of