All About Kate Middleton
How old is Kate Middleton?
The Duchess of Cambridge turns 40 years old on January 9, 2022.
Where was Kate Middleton born?
Middleton was born at Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, England, on January 9, 1982, to Carole and Michael Middleton.
Where did Kate Middleton grow up?
The Duchess of Cambridge actually had quite an interesting childhood—after her early years growing up in a Victorian house in the quiet village of Bradfield Southend in Berkshire, she moved with her family in 1984 to Anman, the capital of Jordan, where her father worked as a British Airways manager. Three years later, the Middletons returned to England.
What is Kate Middleton’s full name?
Duchess Kate was born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; these days she is usually known as Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. But she has an alternative title when in Scotland: the Countess of Strathearn.
How tall is Kate Middleton?
The Duchess of Cambridge’s height is 5'9".
Where do Kate Middleton’s parents live?
Carole and Michael Middleton live in Berkshire’s Bucklebury Manor, a Grade II-listed Georgian house whose estate comprises 18 acres. In 2013, they enjoyed getting to know their first grandson, Prince George, who lived briefly at Bucklebury Manor with Kate and William in the months following his birth.
How many siblings does Kate Middleton have?
Kate has a younger sister (Pippa Middleton, 38) and a younger brother (James Middleton, 34). She’s also the proud aunt of Pippa and James Matthews’ son Arthur and daughter Grace. James wed Alizée Thevenet in 2021.
What was Kate Middleton’s first job?
Kate had two jobs after graduating from St. Andrew’s. The first was working for her parents’ business Party Pieces, which sells party supplies, and the second was as an accessories buyer for high-street retailer Jigsaw.
What did Kate Middleton study at college?
Kate graduated from St. Andrews University in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2005 with a master of arts degree in Art History. Part of her degree included the study of photography, and most of the newest portraits of the Cambridge children have been taken by Kate herself.
How did Kate and Prince William meet?
The couple met at St. Andrews. During their freshman year, both of them called St Salvator’s hall of residence home—all the ingredients for a royal romance were there! Well, the ingredients for a solid friendship at least. It wasn’t until a year later, at a charity fashion show in 2002, that William saw Kate come down the catwalk in a sheer dress and started to look at her as a potential prospect. The rest, as they say, is history.
When did Kate Middleton get married?
Middleton walked down the aisle on April 29, 2011, and emerged from Westminster Abbey as the wife of Prince William.
How many children does Kate Middleton have?
She has three children with her husband the Duke of Cambridge: Prince George Alexander Louis (8), Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana (6) and Prince Louis Arthur Charles (3).
Where does Kate Middleton live?
The Duchess of Cambridge’s address is Apartment 1A, Kensington Palace, London. Sounds kind of small, right? Not exactly: Princess Margaret’s former pad comprises four floors and 20 rooms (including five reception rooms!) Not to mention a secret walled garden.
What will Kate Middleton’s title be when William is king?
Duchess Kate will most likely become Queen Consort when William, who is second in line to the throne, becomes king. This will involve her own coronation ceremony, on a less grand scale than William’s. In the event that she outlives William and her son Prince George becomes king, Kate will be named the Queen Mother. There’s also a possibility that William will inherit the title of Prince of Wales from his father Prince Charles, in which event Kate would become the Princess of Wales.
Where does Kate Middleton go on vacation?
The stunning Caribbean island of Mustique has long been a royal getaway spot (Princess Margaret was given a 10-acre plot on the island as a wedding present in 1960) and it’s become a family favorite for both the Cambridge and Middleton families. Kate flew there in 2014 to celebrate Carole Middleton’s 59th birthday, and last summer, the duke and duchess vacationed here for two weeks with their children in a stunning villa that set them back $68,000.
What is Kate Middleton’s favorite food?
As a royal, Kate gets to try a huge array of food served at both important occasions and during royal visits to different parts of the world! Saddle of lamb was the main dish at her and Prince William’s wedding, and William has said in the past that he and Kate are huge fans of sushi. More recently, Kate revealed in a Christmas cooking special that she has been teaching her kids how to make pizza.
What are Kate Middleton’s favorite clothes?
Why, they’re her many military-style coats, of course. Love William and Kate as much as we do?Relive the royal couple’s first year of marriage by clicking through the gallery!
