Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - Queens, Career and Personal Life
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's Personal Details
Kate Middleton is the wife of Prince William and a member of the British royal
| Information | Detail |
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| Birthday | January 9, 1982 |
| Nationality | British |
| Famous | Historical Personalities, Empresses & Queens, Leaders, ISFJ, Empresses, Queens, the Duchess of Cambridge |
| Hobbies | Photography, Tennis, Swimming, Walking, Painting, Sailing |
| Nick names | Duchess of Smiles, Waity Katie, Babykins |
| Spouses | Prince William |
| Siblings | Duchess of Cambridge, Family of Catherine, Pippa Middleton |
| Known as | Catherine Elizabeth Middleton |
| Childrens | Prince George of Cambridge |
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| Humanitarian Works |
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| Birth Place | Royal Berkshire Hospital |
| Religion | Church of England, Anglicanism |
| Height | 175 |
| Gender | Female |
| Father | Michael Francis Middleton |
| Mother | Carole Elizabeth Middleton |
| Net Worth | $7.2 billion as of Sep 4,2015 |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Born in | Royal Berkshire Hospital |
| Famous as | The Duchess of Cambridge |
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Who is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge?
A socialite, member of the royal family Kate Middleton is a great inspiration for many young women today. Although she came into the limelight for her relationship with Prince William, a member of the royal family, Kate soon proved that she also has an interesting personality. Apart from just enjoying the social stature of being a Duchess, this young woman has even worked for social causes and participated in military events. Middleton is even associated with many charitable organizations like ‘The Art Room’, ‘East Anglia’s Children’s Hospice’ as well as ‘Action on Addiction’. She has also been a popular face of fashion magazines and journals who have frequently praised her style of fashion. The media had also called her one of the ‘World’s Dressed People’ on many occasions. However, she was irked with the media, during the days when she courted William, for invading her privacy. She even accompanied her husband on many tours and attended many events as a part of her official assignment as a royal. The socialite recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy named George, thus, giving the royal family a new heir. Read on to know more about the life, works and achievements of this member of the British royalty.
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Childhood & Early Life
Kate was born to Carole and Michael Middleton on the 9th of January, 1982. She was originally christened Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at the time of her birth. Both her parents worked as flight attendants, her father was later promoted to the designation of a flight dispatcher.
She completed her schooling at an institution named ‘St Andrew’s’, located in Berkshire, before proceeding to an institution named ‘Marlborough College’ to pursue his higher studies.
She then proceeded to the ‘University of St. Andrews’ and graduated with an MA degree from the institution in the year 2005. History of art was her main subject of focus during her university days.
Later Life
Kate joined the clothing retail giant ‘Jigsaw’ in November 2006 and continued working with the firm for one year.
The young woman started gracing social events with her presence after her wedding in 2011. One of the first events she attended was the 600th Anniversary celebrations of the ‘University of St. Andrews’. The same year, the couple even went on a ‘Royal Tour of Canada’.
She even paid a visit to the ‘UNICEF Supply Division Centre’ in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2011. The intention was to help under-privileged children from Africa in the best way possible.
On ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ of 2012, Middleton took part in a military event, where she distributed the traditional Shamrock amongst the guards belonging to Ireland.
This Duchess of the royal family and her husband were chosen to be the ambassadors of the ‘Summer Olympics’ held in London, during 2012.
Awards and Achievements
Kate had gained a reputation of being a style icon and was voted the ‘Most Promising Newcomer’ by the newspaper ‘The Daily Telegraph’
She was even voted as one of the best dressed people by the renowned ‘People’ magazine on two occasions.
Personal Life & Legacy
While studying at the ‘University of St Andrews’, in 2001, Kate happened to meet the British royal Prince William, who had also enrolled at the institution.
According to source, William and Middleton started courting by mid-2003.
Due to her close relation with a member of the royal family, Kate was provided special security by the ‘Royalty Protection Branch’ in 2006, which ensured the safety of the young woman 24 hours a day.
William started residing at the ‘Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’ in 2006, where he was undergoing training. During this period, Kate’s privacy was invaded by the media who followed her everywhere, in a bid to find out more details about her then alleged relationship with the Prince.
The same year she witnessed the Prince participating in the ‘Passing out Parade’, along with other cadets at the ‘Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’.
Agitated by the increasing invasion of her privacy, Kate approached her lawyer to sue the media. With the support of her lawyers as well as members of the royal family, leading dailies like ‘The Times’, ‘The Sun’ and ‘The Guardian’ stopped publicising the young woman through their columns.
During a private vacation in 2007, at the Zermatt region of Switzerland, the couple split for a brief period. Their distance was evident when both of them sat away from each other at the ‘Concert for Diana’, held at Wembley Stadium, London.
However, Middleton made it a point to become a part of the wedding celebrations of the royal, Peter Philips, who is also William’s cousin, in 2008. The same year, she attended the marriage of Lady Rose Windsor, the daughter of the Duke of Gloucester.
Middleton was captured on camera by a source from the agency ‘Rex Features Ltd’, while she was enjoying a game of Tennis. The enterprise ended up paying Kate 10,000 Euros as compensation, for invading her privacy.
The couple patched up later and eventually got privately engaged in October 2010, at Kenya. The news was formally announced by the members of the royal family in November that year.
In May 2011, Middleton and husband Prince William visited the United States of America and even met President and world-renowned political icon Barack Obama and first lady, Michelle. This was one of her first few official assignments which Kate participated in, post her wedding.
She, along with Prince William, initiated ‘The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry’ in 2011, in a bid to raise gifts and funds as a part of charity.
In December 2012, it was discovered that Middleton was pregnant with their first child. The very next year, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who was later named Prince George.
Trivia
Two radio jockeys named Mel Greig and Michael Christian mimicked Kate and her husband William and played a prank on a nurse named Jacintha, as a result of which the nurse committed suicide.
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge biography timelines
- // 9th Jan 1982Kate was born to Carole and Michael Middleton on the 9th of January, 1982. She was originally christened Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at the time of her birth. Both her parents worked as flight attendants, her father was later promoted to the designation of a flight dispatcher.
- // 2001While studying at the ‘University of St Andrews’, in 2001, Kate happened to meet the British royal Prince William, who had also enrolled at the institution.
- // 2003According to source, William and Middleton started courting by mid-2003.
- // 2005She then proceeded to the ‘University of St. Andrews’ and graduated with an MA degree from the institution in the year 2005. History of art was her main subject of focus during her university days.
- // 2006Due to her close relation with a member of the royal family, Kate was provided special security by the ‘Royalty Protection Branch’ in 2006, which ensured the safety of the young woman 24 hours a day.
- // 2006William started residing at the ‘Royal Military Academy Sandhurst’ in 2006, where he was undergoing training. During this period, Kate’s privacy was invaded by the media who followed her everywhere, in a bid to find out more details about her then alleged relationship with the Prince.
- // Nov 2006Kate joined the clothing retail giant ‘Jigsaw’ in November 2006 and continued working with the firm for one year.
- // 2007During a private vacation in 2007, at the Zermatt region of Switzerland, the couple split for a brief period. Their distance was evident when both of them sat away from each other at the ‘Concert for Diana’, held at Wembley Stadium, London.
- // 2008However, Middleton made it a point to become a part of the wedding celebrations of the royal, Peter Philips, who is also William’s cousin, in 2008. The same year, she attended the marriage of Lady Rose Windsor, the daughter of the Duke of Gloucester.
- // Oct 2010The couple patched up later and eventually got privately engaged in October 2010, at Kenya. The news was formally announced by the members of the royal family in November that year.
- // 2011The young woman started gracing social events with her presence after her wedding in 2011. One of the first events she attended was the 600th Anniversary celebrations of the ‘University of St. Andrews’. The same year, the couple even went on a ‘Royal Tour of Canada’.
- // 2011She even paid a visit to the ‘UNICEF Supply Division Centre’ in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2011. The intention was to help under-privileged children from Africa in the best way possible.
- // 2011She, along with Prince William, initiated ‘The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry’ in 2011, in a bid to raise gifts and funds as a part of charity.
- // May 2011In May 2011, Middleton and husband Prince William visited the United States of America and even met President and world-renowned political icon Barack Obama and first lady, Michelle. This was one of her first few official assignments which Kate participated in, post her wedding.
- // 2012On ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ of 2012, Middleton took part in a military event, where she distributed the traditional Shamrock amongst the guards belonging to Ireland.
- // 2012This Duchess of the royal family and her husband were chosen to be the ambassadors of the ‘Summer Olympics’ held in London, during 2012.
- // Dec 2012In December 2012, it was discovered that Middleton was pregnant with their first child. The very next year, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who was later named Prince George.
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Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's FAQ
What is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge birthday?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was born at 1982-01-09
Where is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's birth place?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge was born in Royal Berkshire Hospital
What is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge nationalities?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's nationalities is British
What is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge hobbies?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's hobbies is Photography, Tennis, Swimming, Walking, Painting, Sailing
What is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge nick names?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's nickNames is Duchess of Smiles, Waity Katie, Babykins
Who is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge spouses?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's spouses is Prince William
Who is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge siblings?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's siblings is Duchess of Cambridge, Family of Catherine, Pippa Middleton
Who is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge childrens?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's childrens is Prince George of Cambridge
What was Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge universities?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge studied at 2005 - University of St Andrews, Marlborough College, Downe House School, St Andrew's School, Pangbourne
What is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's religion?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's religion is Church of England, Anglicanism
How tall is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's height is 175
Who is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's father?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's father is Michael Francis Middleton
Who is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's mother?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's mother is Carole Elizabeth Middleton
What is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge's sun sign?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is Capricorn
How famous is Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge?
Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge is famouse as The Duchess of Cambridge