[252] She played the piano during a performance of "For Those Who Can't Be Here" by Tom Walker. [331] In 2014, she was lauded as a British cultural icon, with young adults from abroad naming her among a group of people who they most associated with UK culture. [378] In April 2007, Middleton reached a settlement with the Daily Mirror, which was followed by a warning by the PCC over press treatment of Middleton. On 9 September 2022, she became Princess of Wales when her husband was created Prince of Wales by his father, King Charles III. In 1987, her mother founded Party Pieces, a privately held mail order company that sold party supplies and decorations[13][14], By the early 20th century, the Middleton family had married into British aristocracy[15] and benefited financially from trust funds which they established over a century ago. [160] The couple conducted an interview for CNN in Lahore while visiting the SoS Children's Village, where Catherine gave a speech relating to her work on the early years. [417] Robert Lacey describes Michael Middleton's family as having aristocratic ties, with Florence Kitson, Lady Airedale (18681942) being his distant relative. [79][80][81], Middleton and Prince William became engaged in October 2010, in Kenya, during a 10-day trip to the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy to celebrate William passing the RAF helicopter search and rescue course. [270] Catherine held sessions for the programme at the Mental Health in Education Conference in 2019. [315], The Princess, prominent for her fashion style, has been often placed on numerous "best dressed" lists. 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[370] Between 2005 and 2006, Middleton's phone was hacked 155 times according to former News of the World royal editor Clive Goodman, who was involved in a phone hacking scandal by the newspaper that targeted the royal family. [177] In March 2011, William and Catherine set up a gift fund held by The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to allow well-wishers who wanted to give them a wedding gift to donate money to charities they care about instead. [359] In 2021, it was reported that Catherine boosted the British fashion industry up to 1 billion within a year. [323] In February 2011 the Global Language Monitor named her the Top Fashion buzzword of the 2011 season. [340], The "Kate Middleton effect" is the trend that the Princess is reported to have had in sales of particular products and brands. [264] To encourage people to open up about their mental health issues, Catherine, William and Prince Harry initiated the mental health awareness campaign "Heads Together" in April 2016. Despite the palace's statement that most of the material was not given to them before publication, the magazine's editor-in-chief announced that he would stand behind the story as the palace had been aware of it for months. [268] She has also highlighted the importance of "a happy home" and "a safe environment" for children, and described her "passion" for the outdoors, referencing it as an asset to building childhood wellbeing and developmental foundations. [49][50] Later that year, she organised an '80s-themed roller disco fundraiser which raised 100,000, split between Oxford Children's Hospital, for the construction of Tom's Ward to treat pediatric cancer, and Place2Be, an organisation which provides mental health counselling to school children. [271] After two years of development, the website had over 250,000 visitors accessing its resources. [87], The couple married in Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011[88] (St. Catherine's Day), with the day declared a bank holiday in the United Kingdom. On Thursday, the Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out in Amman, Jordan for the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and . She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne. 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Mikhaila Friel. [290] In June 2020, Catherine hosted an assembly to 80 elementary school students across the UK where she discussed the importance of self-care and "opening up about your feelings". [184][185][186] Her impact on charitable donations and project visibility has been called the "Kate effect". ", "This is what Kate Middleton did for a living before royal life", "Kate scrubbed my deck, says Cape skipper", "Duchess of Cambridge reveals studying psychology at university inspired her charity work", "Kate Middleton Once Had A Server Job And Says She Was 'Terrible' At It", "The reason Kate met Prince Philip long before she met Prince William! [102][106][107] William and Catherine have owned two English Cocker Spaniels, named Lupo and Orla. [304] The findings outlined five key topics surrounding early childhood, including parental mental health and wider community health and support. Catherine, Princess of Wales GCVO (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982[1]) is a member of the British royal family. The Princess of Wales, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, married Prince William, The Prince of Wales, at Westminster Abbey on 29 April 2011. [53] Middleton also helped coordinate the Boodles Boxing Ball, which raised money for the charity. [125] On 19 March, she gave her first public speech for the opening of a children's hospice opened by her patronage, East Anglia's Children's Hospices. [2] She undertakes projects through the Royal Foundation, with her charity work focusing on issues surrounding early childhood care, addiction, and art. [334], In June 2016, she took part in her first magazine shoot for British Vogue's centenary issue, appearing on the cover. [56][57] In 2018, Catherine's total net worth was estimated between 57.3million, the majority of which was from her parents' company. ", "The Duchess of Cambridge launches Hold Still project", "Kate Middleton Wore a Red Alexander McQueen Coat to Mark the Launch of Her Hold Still Photo Show", "Having seen the incredible response from people around the UK to the digital exhibition. Estimates of the global audience for the wedding ranged around 300million or more, whilst 26million watched the event live in Britain alone. [335][336] The shoot took place on the Sandringham Estate; Catherine was involved in selecting her wardrobe of "off-duty jeans and shirts" reflecting her love of the countryside. [94] Catherine keeps bees on the grounds of Anmer Hall. [368][369] Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter stated that her treatment by the press drew parallels to the tumultuous experience of William's mother in the early years of her marriage. [249] In October 2022, Catherine became patron to Preet Chandi, a British Army medical officer who aimed to complete a 1,000-mile solo expedition in the South Pole after finishing a 700-mile journey in the continent earlier that year. [231] She has written of her family ties with nursing and that both her grandmother Valerie Middleton and her great-grandmother Olive Middleton were VAD nurses for the British Red Cross. [4][5][6][7] She was baptised at St Andrew's Bradfield, a local parish church, on 20 June 1982. [352][353] Believed to be influenced by the style and fashion choices of Diana, Princess of Wales,[354] Catherine has developed a "caring wardrobe" similar to that of her mother-in-law, with colourful fabrics, skirt suits, and bright hues suitable for visiting hospitals and schools. [373], Media attention increased around the time of her 25th birthday in January 2007, where twenty photographers and five television crews photographed her leaving for work. [255] In February 2023, they donated to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) which was helping victims of the 2023 TurkeySyria earthquake. [93] The couple was given the country home, Anmer Hall, on the Sandringham Estate, as a wedding gift from the Queen. [311] She visited the University of Copenhagen and met officials from the Center for Early Intervention and Family Studies. [278] She designed the "Back to Nature Garden" together with Andree Davies and Adam White. [8][9][10] She is the eldest of three children born to Michael Middleton (b. [419][420] Four successive generations of Catherine's ancestors had lived at Potternewton Hall Estate, the family seat, including Catherine's great-grandmother Olive Middleton, her father, politician Francis Martineau Lupton, his mother, educator Frances Elizabeth Lupton and her father, epidemiologist and surgeon Thomas Michael Greenhow. [332][333] The then Duchess was named in the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame List in the same year. "[362] In December 2022, Catherine was found to be the second most liked member of the royal family by statistics and polling company YouGov,[363] while an Ipsos favourability poll in April 2023 suggested that she was the most liked member. 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[285] As of November 2020, the programme has facilitated over half a million conversations. [144] Activities included visiting children's charities such as Childline India, as well as a visit to Lingkana Palace. [283] A playground, inspired by the "Back to Nature" garden, was built on the Sandringham Estate in 2021. [391] Under French law, punitive damages cannot be awarded[392] but intrusions of privacy are a criminal offence carrying a maximum jail sentence of one year and a fine of up to 45,000 for individuals and 225,000 for companies. [47] In 2007, she curated a photography exhibition to mark the book launch of "Time to Reflect", by Alistair Morrison, to raise funds for UNICEF. They are our future", "An open letter from The Princess of Wales", The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, "Investing in early childhood is a down payment on all our futures", "William and Kate named Prince and Princess of Wales by the King", "Church where Kate Middleton was baptised could become houses", "Kate Middleton's Secret Confirmation: How Religious Is the Future Princess? Since marrying into the British royal family in 2011, Kate Middletonnow Catherine, Princess of Waleshas adopted a handful (and, at times, a mouthful) of official royal titles that represent . [37] She obtained three A-Levels in 2000, with an 'A' in mathematics, an 'A' in art, and a 'B' in English. Catherine, Princess of Wales, has received several titles, decorations and honorary appointments both during her time as Duchess of Cambridge and Princess of Wales. [374][368] Warnings were issued by the then Prince Charles, Prince William, and Middleton's lawyers, who threatened legal action. [243][244] In July 2020, the exhibition was released, with the final 100 photographs being displayed online. [400] On 14 August 2015, Kensington Palace published a letter detailing what it stated were the "dangerous" and invasive efforts of the media to get paparazzi pictures of Prince George and Princess Charlotte. 1955),[12] a former flight dispatcher and flight attendant at British Airways. [183], Catherine's charity work focuses mainly on issues surrounding young children, mental health, sport, addiction and art. [61] During their second year, Middleton shared a flat with William and two other friends. [313] She also visited Lego Foundation PlayLab at University College Copenhagen. [361], Speaking to The Times for her 40th birthday, her aides stated that Catherine does not accept "advice on a PR basis" and will "never do something because she thinks the media will like it. Catherine, Princess of Wales, made a glowing entrance at the coronation of King Charles III today in a look fit for a future queen. [398] While Catherine was visiting the Blue Mountains in Sydney, a picture was taken of her bare bottom as her dress blew up. [360] She was also chosen as one of the 25 most influential women in the United Kingdom by British Vogue in August 2021. The Queen's coffin was slowly carried up the steps into St George's chapel in Windsor, like the coffin of her late husband, Prince Philip, a year ago About 1,368 results for Catherine, Princess . Janine Henni Published on January 9, 2023 10:18 AM Kate Middleton is celebrating her 41st birthday with a little help from King Charles III and Queen Camilla . [75][76], Middleton attended the Order of the Garter procession at Windsor Castle in June 2008, where William was made a Royal Knight of the Garter. [42] She worked part-time as a waitress during her studies. [401], In March 2019, the royal family introduced new rules for followers commenting its official social media accounts in response to the online abuse aimed at Catherine and her sister-in-law Meghan. [202][203] In October 2012, she, alongside Action on Addiction, launched the M-PACT programme (Moving Parents and Children Together), one of the only UK programmes to focus specifically on the impact of drug addiction on families. William and Catherine, the Prince and Princess. Catherine, Princess of Wales (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton on 9 January 1982 ), also known as Catherine, Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge and often called Kate, is the wife of Prince William, Duke of Cornwall and Cambridge (the Prince of Wales). [253] She hosted a second Christmas carol service at the abbey in December 2022 to honour the "efforts of individuals, families and communities across the UK," and pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. [174] On 27 September 2022, Catherine and William visited Anglesey and Swansea, which marked their first visit to Wales since becoming the Princess and Prince of Wales. [89][90][91] Her wedding dress was designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. [256] In May 2023, Catherine hosted the first children's picnic for ten schools from the Royal Horticultural Society's school gardening campaign at the Chelsea Flower Show. [16][17][5][18] Her Middleton relatives, including her great-grandfather Richard Nol Middleton and his wife Olive, played host to members of the British royal family in the 1920s through to the 1940s. By Steve Reigate/WPA Pool/Getty Images.. Stephanie Petit Published on June 2, 2023 04:05 PM Photo: Royal Hashemite Court / DPA Picture Alliance / Avalon Kate Middleton just had a royal tiara first! [372] In April 2006, her lawyers issued new warnings to the Daily Mail, the Daily Star and The Sun and the picture agencies Big Pictures and Matrix after they published photographs of Middleton on a bus during a shopping trip. Member of the British royal family (born 1982), For Catherine, Princess of Wales (15011502), see, "Kate Middleton" redirects here. [389] On 17 September 2012, William and Catherine filed a criminal complaint with the French prosecution department and launched a claim for civil damages at the Tribunal de Grande Instance de Nanterre. What does that do to a woman? [379] In July 2007, MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee stated in a report on press regulation that Middleton was the victim of "clear and persistent harassment" by the paparazzi and criticised the lack of intervention by the PCC, who circulated a letter from Middleton's solicitors on the issue of press harassment but said they were not directly asked by her lawyers to act. The Duke of Edinburgh, who had been patron of the RAF Cadets for 63 years, formally handed over during an audience at Buckingham Palace. [310], In February 2022, Catherine visited Denmark on behalf of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. [297] In March 2018, she hosted a symposium with the Royal Society of Medicine, focusing on children's health, and launched the Early Years Intervention Support initiative. [355], Catherine, who attended the 71st British Academy Film Awards, did not participate in Time's Up movement calling for women to wear black on the red carpet. [199] Catherine was also a local volunteer leader with The Scout Association in north Wales,[200] of which Queen Elizabeth II was patron, before being made co-president in September 2020, alongside the Duke of Kent. To encourage people to discuss their mental health problems, Catherine envisioned the mental health awareness campaign Heads Together, launched with her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry in April 2016. 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Sophie Carter. Catherine, Princess of Wales GCVO (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982) is a member of the British royal family.She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne.. Born in Reading, Catherine grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire.She was educated at St Andrew's School and Marlborough College before studying art history at the University of St Andrews in . [74] On 17 May 2008, Middleton attended the wedding of William's cousin Peter Phillips to Autumn Kelly in William's stead, and met Queen Elizabeth II for the first time. [308][309] In June 2021, Catherine launched the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to conduct work, research, and campaigns with other organisations on issues surrounding the early years. [245][246] The online exhibition collected over 5.2 million page views. [402], In May 2020, Kensington Palace said that the cover story of Tatler magazine titled 'Catherine the Great' contained "a swathe of inaccuracies and false misrepresentations". [241] With the National Portrait Gallery, Catherine curated an exhibition of Victorian photography, with a thematic focus on childhood. [386] One of the photographs showed Catherine's sister topless, which prompted the family to complain about newspapers breaching the editors' code of practice by invading their privacy. [314] In January 2023, Catherine launched the Shaping Us initiative through the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, a long-term campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of early childhood development. [232][229][230][233] During the COVID-19 pandemic, Catherine undertook many in-person and virtual engagements supporting National Health Service workers. [122], On 2 November, Catherine and William visited the UNICEF Supply Division for malnourished children in Copenhagen, Denmark. [406], On her father-in-law's accession to the throne on 8 September 2022, Catherine also became Duchess of Cornwall and Duchess of Rothesay. The Princess of Wales, 41,. [365], The death of Diana, Princess of Wales, in Paris while being chased by paparazzi in 1997,[366] influenced her elder son, William's, attitude towards the media. [395], In December 2012, two Australian radio hosts, Michael Christian and Mel Greig, called King Edward VII's Hospital where Catherine was an in-patient for hyperemesis gravidarum. This week we finally found out exactly what's been in the works when Catherine, Princess of Wales. [338] In 2018, Tatler named her on its list of Britain's best dressed people, praising her for "recycling her looks, rather than wearing them as one-offs", as well as her use of "both high street and high-end brands". [265][259][267], Catherine has discussed her experiences with "mum guilt" in balancing work/life commitments, and described bringing her newborn home from the hospital for the first time as "terrifying". [386] In September 2011, Daily Mail, the Mail on Sunday, and Daily Mirror all agreed to have the images removed from their website and never publish them again following a deal negotiated by the Press Complaints Commission. [276][277], In 2019, Catherine worked with the Royal Horticultural Society as one of the co-designers for a garden display at the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show. [176], Following her marriage, Catherine assumed royal duties and commitments in support of the British monarch. [265] The campaign was first envisioned by Catherine earlier that year. [324] In May 2011, she was ranked ninth in FHM's top 10 list of the "World's Most Beautiful Women". [172], In February 2022, she visited Denmark to celebrate historic ties between the UK and Denmark and also to celebrate milestones of both countries' monarchs. [145][146] Later that month, the couple met again with the Obamas at Kensington Palace. [192] She acquired patronage of the Lawn Tennis Association, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Action for Children, and the Royal Photographic Society after they were passed down by the Queen. [292] The video has been watched by over 3.5 million people. Catherine, Princess of Wales, seems to live in a state of perpetual waiting. Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the State Banquet at Buckingham Palace on Nov. 22, 2022, in London. William and Kate made Prince and Princess of Wales. [286] In October 2019, Catherine, together with other members of the royal family, voiced a PSA video for Public Health England "as part of its Every Mind Matters program". [330] In 2011, 2012 and 2013, she was listed as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. She has since been known as "Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales", and as "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay" in Scotland. [178][179] The gift fund supported 26 charities of the couple's choice, incorporating the armed forces, children, the elderly, art, sport and conservation. The couple's three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis are second, third, and fourth respectively in the line of succession to the British throne. Catherine, Princess of Wales visits Harvard University on Dec. 2, 2022, in Cambridge, Mass. Renovations took 18 months at a cost of 4.5 million. [325][326] In 2011, the British publication The Beauty Magazine named her "England's Best-dressed Personality" and the "Most Elegant Woman in the World". [137] The tour itinerary included visiting the Plunket Society for children and visiting fire-damaged areas in New South Wales. [371] In 2005 after Middleton was chased by the paparazzi on her way to an interview, William consulted her and her father and penned a legal letter to newspapers requesting that they respect her privacy. Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage Kate Middleton her maiden name, yes, but we'll get to that in a moment holds many roles:. [180][181] In June 2012, The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry was renamed to reflect Catherine's contribution to the charity. William was away on military operations in the Caribbean, serving aboard HMS Iron Duke. [225] Since acquiring patronage of the RAF Cadets, she has made visits to their base in Cambridgeshire[226] and celebrated their 75th anniversary in 2016. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, "Foreword", in: This page was last edited on 27 May 2023, at 09:42. [161][162] In March 2020, the couple carried out a three-day tour of Ireland, visiting County Meath, Kildare, and Galway. She remained in hospital for three days. [3], Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born on 9 January 1982 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading into an upper-middle-class family. Kate, Princess of Wales, . [171] Catherine visited primary students alongside US First Lady Jill Biden and participated in a roundtable discussion focusing on early childhood education. [280][281] The garden was later expanded and moved to Hampton Court Palace as a part of the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show,[282] before being shown at the Back to Nature Festival at RHS Garden Wisley. Politicians About a Cause Close to Her Heart", "Kate says supporting children in early years 'more important than ever', Kate Middleton in Vanity Fair's Best-Dressed List. [92] Upon her marriage, Catherine assumed the style "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge". Kate Middleton's Style: Fit For A Future Princess? She was educated at St Andrew's School and Marlborough College before studying art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she met Prince William in 2001. [66][67][68] She was often photographed daily by the paparazzi outside her flat and work over the course of their relationship. Middleton, who was christened as a child, decided to be confirmed into the Church of England preceding her wedding. [60] The couple began dating in 2003. [138] In June 2014, the couple visited France to attend the commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Normandy landings at Gold Beach. [184][189][190] Catherine, being an art history graduate, also takes an interest in art and handpicked the Art Room, which helped disadvantaged children access art therapy before their closure,[191] as well as the National Portrait Gallery. [367], After her graduation from university, Middleton was faced with widespread press attention and was often photographed by the paparazzi. [65], After her graduation, Middleton and her family were faced with intensive tabloid press scrutiny. [163] In October 2020, William and Catherine met President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and First Lady Olena Zelenska at Buckingham Palace, the first royal engagement held at the residence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. [293] In May 2022, the couple voiced the Mental Health Minute message again, which was broadcast on every radio station in the UK on 13 May and asked people to help individuals around them that suffer from loneliness. [113] In March 2011, the couple toured Belfast. [97] Kensington Palace became William and Catherine's main residence in 2017, moving from their country home, Anmer Hall. [221] In February 2022, she became the patron of both the Rugby Football Union and the Rugby Football League, both governing bodies that were previously supported by her brother-in-law the Duke of Sussex. [156][157], In June 2019, Catherine took the royal first salute, typically received by the Queen, at the Beating Retreat military pageant. [140] Her trip was cancelled, with her husband taking her place, after the announcement of her second pregnancy in early September. [66][69][70] This prompted multiple warnings from the Palace and Middleton's lawyers. [69][70] She attended William's Passing Out Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst on 15 December 2006. [58][a] She reportedly caught William's eye at a charity fashion show at the university in 2002 when she appeared on the stage wearing a see-through lace dress. [40] She worked as a deckhand at the Port of Southampton in the summer preceding university. [44] Middleton was an active member of The Lumsden Club, which held fundraisers and community projects each year. [303] The results of the survey were released in November 2020. [229][230] She also launched Nursing Now, a three-year worldwide campaign to raise awareness about the profile of nurses. Expand With. Catherine, princess of Wales, in full Catherine, princess of Wales, duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge, original name in full Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, byname Kate, (born January 9, 1982, Reading, Berkshire, England), consort (2011- ) of William, prince of Wales and heir apparent to the British throne. It was subsequently reported that the couple had then reconciled. [404], Upon her marriage in 2011, Catherine gained the style Royal Highness and the titles Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, and Baroness Carrickfergus. In October 2020, the portraits were displayed on 112 public sites, including billboards, murals, and posters, across 80 towns and cities. "[362] Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton, Catherine and William's former private secretary, stated that "she has that almost old-fashioned, Queen Mother attitude to drama she just doesn't do it. [321] In June 2008, Style.com selected her as its monthly beauty icon. [284] In May 2019, as a part of their "Heads Together" initiative, Catherine together with her husband and in-laws, launched Shout, a text messaging service for those who have mental issues. [173] In March 2022, William and Catherine embarked on a tour of Belize, The Bahamas and Jamaica to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. [217] As of 2018, Coach Core has had over 400 apprentices and graduates across 10 locations. [345] While Catherine wears items from many new designers, she has also worn dresses by Catherine Walker, who designed many of Diana's favourite evening gowns and day suits. [399] In October 2014, Catherine and William sent a legal letter to a freelance photographer who had put their son George and his nanny "under surveillance", asking the individual to stop "harassing and following" them. The new Prince and Princess of Wales, both 40, have gracefully navigated a pivot from personal grieving and global pomp following the death of William's grandmother Queen Elizabeth on Sept 8.. [187][188] She holds a number of charitable patronages: Action for Children, the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, the Anna Freud Centre, East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH), Evelina London Children's Hospital, Family Action, the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, the National Portrait Gallery, the Natural History Museum, NHS Charities Together, Place2Be, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, SportsAid, the Scouts, the 1851 Trust, the Foundling Museum, the Lawn Tennis Association, the Royal Photographic Society, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. [424] Ancestors through her maternal line include Sir Thomas Conyers, 9th Baronet (17311810), who was a descendant of Edward IV through his illegitimate daughter Elizabeth Plantagenet. [98] In 2022, it was announced that the couple, along with their children, would move to Adelaide Cottage in Windsor. [99], On 3 December 2012, St James's Palace announced that Catherine was pregnant with her first child. [346] She has worn outfits, hats and ensembles by many other fashion designers. [350] Alexander McQueen has been referred to as Catherine's "go-to" brand since her wedding in 2011, and she has worn designs to several annual events including Trooping the Colour, Royal Ascot and the British Academy Film Awards, as well as state banquets and receptions. [33] She was a boarder at Marlborough College, a co-educational independent boarding school in Wiltshire;[34][35] Middleton showed talent in sports and was captain of the women's field hockey team. [293] The record was broadcast across all radio stations in the UK and reached over 20 million listeners. [376][377] In March 2007, her lawyers filed a formal complaint to the Press Complaints Commission (PCC) over a photograph published on the Daily Mirror that was taken as a result of harassment. Janine Henni Published on May 6, 2023 06:25 AM Photo: ODD ANDERSEN/AFP via Getty Images Kate Middleton arrived at King Charles and Queen Camilla 's coronation in style. 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[227] In January 2018, locks of her hair were reportedly donated to the Little Princess Trust, a charity which makes wigs for children diagnosed with cancer. [100][101] Prince George was born at St Mary's Hospital in London on 22 July 2013. [393][394] In September 2017, Closer was fined 100,000 and its editor Laurence Pieau and owner Ernesto Mauri were each fined 45,000. [279] The garden, which featured "a tree house, waterfall, rustic den and a campfire" among other parts, was unveiled at the Chelsea Flower Show in May 2019 to emphasise "the benefits the natural world brings to mental and physical well-being". [299][300] In January 2020, Catherine launched "5 Big Questions on the Under 5's", a nationwide survey on development during early years. [170] In Cornwall on 11 June 2021, William and Catherine attended the G7 summit for the first time. [128] In September 2012, the couple embarked on a tour of Singapore, Malaysia, Tuvalu, and the Solomon Islands to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee across the Commonwealth. [248], In May 2021, Catherine received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by NHS staff at the Science Museum in London, encouraging use of the vaccine and thanking the staff for "playing a part in the rollout". [62] From 2003 till 2005, they both resided at Balgove House on the Strathtyrum estate with two roommates. Kate, the Princess of Wales, is believed to be celebrating her 41st birthday privately. For another person, see, The generations include wives of princes descended from, Pre-wedding relationship with Prince William. ", "Kate Middleton's New Garden Design Has a Hedgehog-Shaped Treehouse", "Kate Middleton And Prince William Were Seen Out Playing With Prince George, Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis", "The Cambridges & Sussexes Launch Mental Health Texting Service Shout", "Our dedicated Shout Volunteers have now taken an incredible HALF A MILLION conversations! The low-key life on Anglesey, which continued after the couple's wedding in April 2011, helped create a positive image of a real link with Wales . By Alice Scarsi 09:40, Mon, Jan 9, 2023 | UPDATED: 13:08, Mon, Jan 9, 2023 Bookmark Prince Harry. The Princess of Wales,. [383] In 2011, close associates of Jonathan Rees, a private investigator connected to the News International phone hacking scandal, stated that he had targeted Catherine during her period as William's girlfriend. She held several jobs in retail and marketing and pursued charity work before their engagement was announced in November 2010. [82][83] Clarence House announced the engagement on 16 November 2010. [329] She was number one on Vanity Fair's annual best dressed lists in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013; she also appeared as the cover star in 2012. [327][328] She was named the "Most Beautiful Woman of the Year" by The Beauty Magazine in 2011 and 2012. [126] William and Catherine were announced as ambassadors for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. [409] On 9 September 2022, the King announced the appointment of William as Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester thereby making Catherine Princess of Wales and Countess of Chester. [341][342] In 2018, Brand Finance's research cited Catherine as the "Most Powerful Royal Fashion Influencer", retaining that pieces in her wardrobe increase desirability among 38 percent of American shoppers. [182] It is now known as The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales. The Princess of Wales is on-hand for the first state banquet of King Charles III's reign, hosting the president of South Africa By Stephanie Petit and Simon Perry Published on November 22, 2022. [41] Middleton subsequently enrolled at University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland, studying art history. [403] In September 2020, after pressure from the couple's lawyers, the magazine removed remarks on Catherine's family and other similar claims from the online version of the story. Time listed her as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and as a finalist in 2018. In previous holidays, since entering the royal family, Kate has honored the Irish Guards. [412][413], The Princess of Wales's father is Michael Francis Middleton, son of Captain Peter Francis Middleton, who, along with their forebears, were from Leeds, West Yorkshire. While the heir apparent is the. He is the eldest son of King Charles III and heir to the throne of the United Kingdom. [266] She later voluntarily talked about her struggles as a mother, and admitted that she suffered a "lack of confidence" and "feelings of ignorance" during certain periods of time. [115] William and Catherine's first royal tour of Canada took place in July 2011. [211], Catherine is a keen sportswoman[214] and attends Wimbledon annually. [155] In February 2019, William and Catherine carried out a two-day visit of Northern Ireland, visiting Belfast, Fermanagh, and Ballymena. [78] In June 2010, the couple moved into a cottage on the Bodorgan Estate in Anglesey, Wales, where William resided during his RAF search-and-rescue training and subsequent career. ", "Why did Kate Middleton attend St Andrews after rejecting offer from Edinburgh? [30] In 1995, the Middletons moved to the village of Bucklebury. [356] Royal protocol forbids members of the royal family from taking part in political movements but she wore a black sash and carried a black handbag as a variation to the informal black dress code. She boarded part-weekly at St Andrew's in her later years. Photo: Jeremy Selwyn - WPA Pool/Getty Images As the coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla nears, Kate Middleton made a solo outing for a cause. [205][206] On 24 June 2021, Catherine was announced as patron of The Forward Trust after its merger with Action on Addiction. [208] Catherine has worked extensively in children's palliative care alongside East Anglia's Children's Hospices[209] and undertakes private visits to children's hospices and their families. [357][358] In March 2018, together with the then-Countess of Wessex, she hosted the Commonwealth Fashion Exchange reception at Buckingham Palace during 2018 London Fashion Week. 1949)[11] and his wife, Carole (ne Goldsmith; b. [397], In February 2013, Chi published the first photos of Catherine's exposed baby bump, taken during her vacation on the private island of Mustique. Author Katie Nicholl suggests that the two met before going to St Andrews through mutual friends while Middleton was a student at Marlborough College. [116] The couple's activities included attending celebrations for Canada Day. [25], The family moved from Bradfield Southend, Berkshire, to Amman, Jordan, in May 1984, where her father worked for British Airways. 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Catherine, Princess of Wales meets personnel on exercise during her visit to the Irish Guards on Salisbury Plain, on March 8, 2023 in Salisbury, England. [142], In October 2015, she attended her first state banquet at Buckingham Palace, held to host Chinese President Xi Jinping. Pretending to be the Queen and the Prince of Wales, Greig and Christian spoke to a nurse on Catherine's ward, enquiring about her condition. READ: The Princess of Wales: Kate's new role explained and how it will change her day-to-day life. Each is listed below; where two dates are shown, the first indicates the date of receiving the title or award and the second indicates the date of its loss or renunciation. [262][263] In recognition of their work with charities concerned with children's mental health, Catherine and her husband were awarded the Gold Blue Peter badge, an award previously granted to the Queen. [43] While attending university, she achieved a gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The British press refused to publish the paparazzi shots. [147] On 11 October 2016, Catherine made her first solo foreign trip to The Netherlands. [421][422][423], Catherine's maternal ancestors, the Harrisons, were working-class labourers and miners from Sunderland and County Durham. ", "Lukewarm welcome for William and Kate in royal tour of Scotland and Wales", "UK drops law-breaking clauses from Internal Market Bill after reaching new Brexit agreement with EU", "In pictures: Prince William and Kate visit Scotland", "Are you supposed to be enjoying yourselves? [289] In May 2020, the couple's recorded radio message for Mental Health Awareness Week was broadcast across all the stations in the UK. [396] The radio hosts subsequently apologised for their actions. [45] In 2005, Middleton graduated from the University of St Andrews with an undergraduate MA (2:1 Hons) in art history. People We've all been focusing on Harry and Meghan, but what about Kate? [379][380], In 2010, Middleton pursued an invasion of privacy claim against two agencies and photographer Niraj Tanna, who took photographs of her playing tennis over Christmas 2009 while on holiday in Cornwall. Chris Jackson/Getty Images The title once belonged to her husband, Prince William, who now holds the title of Colonel of the Welsh Guards. [153] She visited Luxembourg City in May 2017 for the Treaty of London commemorations. [425] Other paternal ancestors are Sir Thomas Fairfax (14751520) and his wife Anne Gascoigne, who was a descendant of Edward III.[426][427]. [296], During the initial years of her charity work, Catherine became interested in how the first five years of childhood were related to conditions such as homelessness, mental health, and addiction in the later years of a person's life. Its first outing was at the Diplomatic Corps reception in December", "Kate Middleton Is Covered in Jewels for a State Dinner at Buckingham Palace", "Conjugal arms of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge", "The Duchess of Cambridge's Ancestor Would Have Led The Fight Against Covid 19", "Duchess of Cambridge's links with stately home near York revealed", "They Lived in Leeds: Francis Martineau Lupton (18481921)", "The Middletons finding common ground with the royal family", "A Gratifying Discovery: Connecting Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, to Sir Thomas Conyers, 9th Bt. [136] The tour was Catherine's first visit to the area and Prince George's first major public appearance since his christening in October 2013. [135] At the beginning of March 2014, it was announced that the couple would be accompanied by their son on an upcoming tour of New Zealand and Australia from 16 to 25 April. [319] People featured her on its 2007 and 2010 best-dressed lists. 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