[307] In August 2020, she headed a donation drive to benefit baby banks nationwide, including Little Village, which spurred over 10,000 donations from Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis & Partners, and Sainsbury's. 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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. [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. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales. [117][118][119] The tour also included a two-day trip to California which was also Catherine's first visit to the United States. [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. [425] 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. She briefly studied psychology before focusing solely on art history. [418] Robert Lacey describes Michael Middleton's family as having aristocratic ties, with Florence Kitson, Lady Airedale (18681942) being his distant relative. [211], Catherine is a keen sportswoman[214] and attends Wimbledon annually. The Wales family's 2022 Christmas photo. [218] In 2014, she and William were awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club. 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[44] Middleton was an active member of The Lumsden Club, which held fundraisers and community projects each year. [129] During this overseas visit, she made her first official speech abroad, while visiting a hospice in Malaysia, drawing on her experience as patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. [97] Kensington Palace became William and Catherine's main residence in 2017, moving from their country home, Anmer Hall. [154] In January 2018, the couple visited Sweden and Norway. [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. 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. [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. Kate wore the same necklace to the queen's funeral in September 2022. Princess Kate Is a Vision in an Ivory Dress and Glittering Floral The Princess of Wales: Kate will 'create her own path' for the role [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. of Horden, Durham", "Duchess of Cambridge's relative wore crown and attended coronation of George V", Portraits of Catherine, Princess of Wales, Orders of precedence in the United Kingdom, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Catherine,_Princess_of_Wales&oldid=1162814632. [330] In 2011, 2012 and 2013, she was listed as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. [61] During their second year, Middleton shared a flat with William and two other friends. [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". Princess Kate has made no secret of . [324] In May 2011, she was ranked ninth in FHM's top 10 list of the "World's Most Beautiful Women". [127] As part of her role, Catherine attended numerous sporting events throughout the games. [148] Countries visited by the couple in 2017 include France, Poland, Germany, and Belgium. [4][5][6][7] She was baptised at St Andrew's Bradfield, a local parish church, on 20 June 1982. Kate first . The programme was set up following the 2012 Olympics to provide apprenticeship opportunities for people who desire to pursue a career as a professional coach. [31][32] She studied at Downe House School. 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The Princess of Wales could not hide her emotions as she arrived at Queen Elizabeth II's funeral. [426] Other paternal ancestors are Sir Thomas Fairfax (14751520) and his wife Anne Gascoigne, who was a descendant of Edward III. Princess of Wales from 1501 until her first husband's death in 1502. 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. 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[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. The title once belonged to her husband, Prince William, who now holds the title of Colonel of the Welsh Guards. Kate, Princess of Wales, shares 4-year-old Prince Louis' heartfelt The young princess will succeed Princess Anne as the next "Princess Royal". [96] They moved into the four-storey, 20-room Apartment 1A at Kensington Palace in 2013. 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", "Victory for Kate Middleton as men-only university club splinters", "Prince William and Kate Middleton return to St Andrews University for anniversary celebrations", "Fixating on a Future Royal as Elusive as Cinderella", "Kate Middleton puts on a show for Unicef", "Duchess of Cambridge visits Naomi House on second wedding anniversary", "Kate Middleton Reflects on Her Most Cherished Aspect of Family Life", "Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton dons 1980s rollerskating gear", "Kate's not precious. [289] In May 2020, the couple's recorded radio message for Mental Health Awareness Week was broadcast across all the stations in the UK. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Sustainability is a key cause for King Charles as he leads the service for the first time as monarch, including with a. [95] Following their marriage in 2011, the couple used Nottingham Cottage as their London residence. [19][20][21][22] Her mother's family are descended from coal miners, and have been described as working-class. Following a hospital inquiry and a public backlash against the hoax, Jacintha Saldanha, the nurse who put the call through to the ward, committed suicide. 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. Photo: Getty Images. [130][131] The couple attended further celebrations of the Jubilee throughout the year, including the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant in July. [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. [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. [236], Catherine has called herself an "enthusiastic amateur photographer"[237] and has taken official portraits of her children, as well as other members of the royal family. [105] Prince George was third in the line of succession to the British throne, while Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis were fourth and fifth, respectively, at the times of their births. Renovations took 18 months at a cost of 4.5 million. Born in Reading, Catherine grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire. [241] With the National Portrait Gallery, Catherine curated an exhibition of Victorian photography, with a thematic focus on childhood. [141] In December 2014, the couple visited the United States and attended a charity dinner at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. [256] In May 2023, Catherine hosted the first children's picnic at the Chelsea Flower Show for students from ten elementary schools who were participating in the Royal Horticultural Society's Campaign for School Gardening. [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. [242] In May 2020, she launched "Hold Still", a project to capture people's life during lockdown, which garnered 31,000 submissions. [51] Middleton also worked until January 2011 at the family business in catalogue design and production, marketing, and photography. Usually opting for jewel tones, a great would be out of sorts for Kate usually, but the wintery cuffs and collar, plus the addition of a deep green fascinator brings the look together. [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. Even in the smallest way. Kate Middleton's Green Ensemble at Trooping the Colour 2023 [217] As of 2018, Coach Core has had over 400 apprentices and graduates across 10 locations. Eight-time Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer announced his retirement last year. [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. Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales' plan for 'spare [102] The severe morning sickness returned with the subsequent pregnancies, forcing Catherine to cancel her official engagements. [340], The "Kate Middleton effect" is the trend that the Princess is reported to have had in sales of particular products and brands. [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. [110] She was formally introduced to public life on 24 February 2011, when the couple attended a lifeboat-naming ceremony in Trearddur, near their home at that time in Anglesey, North Wales. [337] The spread was dubbed as the "most personal and natural royal portraits ever undertaken by Vogue". [164] In December, the couple embarked on a three-day tour of England, Scotland, and Wales via the British Royal Train "to pay tribute to the inspiring work of individuals, organisations and initiatives across the country " in 2020. He was officially crowned with the St. Edward's Crown at Westminster Abbey in May. [288] In April 2020, Catherine and her husband announced Our Frontline, an initiative providing mental health support to emergency medical workers. For the Princess of Wales, 2023 Will Be a Year to "Make Her Mark" I am looking forward to helping [422][423][424], Catherine's maternal ancestors, the Harrisons, were working-class labourers and miners from Sunderland and County Durham. "Heads Together" reportedly resulted in over one million people speaking out about their mental health, and an investment of 3m in mental health innovations. Kate Middleton and Prince William are in Scotland for King Charles's Scottish coronation! [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. Catherine, princess of Wales | Biography, Children, Family, & Facts William and Catherine's firstborn Prince George, nine, is currently second in line for the throne. James Manning/PA Images via Getty Images Just two days ahead of the coronation, Kate Middleton and Prince William visited a London pub , the Dog & Duck in Soho. King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales, take their seats for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication for King Charles III and Queen Camilla, and the presentation of the Honors of Scotland, at St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, Scotland on July 5, 2023. [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. [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. [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 its closure,[191] as well as the National Portrait Gallery. [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. Catherine, Princess of Wales GCVO (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982 [1]) is a member of the British royal family. [427][428], For Catherine, Princess of Wales (15011502), see, "Kate Middleton" redirects here. Middleton, who was christened as a child, decided to be confirmed into the Church of England preceding her wedding.

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