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Catherine 'Kate' Middleton Biography

Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton (born 9 January 1982) married to Prince William of Wales, elder son of Prince Charles, and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. After her marriage, the official title of Miss Catherine Middleton is - Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. Photos from Royal Wedding Early life Kate Middleton Born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, Berkshire, England, Middleton is the elder daughter of self-made millionaire Michael Middleton (born 1949), who was an airline officer at the time of her birth, and his wife, the former Carole Goldsmith, who was an air hostess. Her parents now own Party Pieces, a mail order company that sells children's party paraphernalia. She has a younger sister, Philippa ("Pippa") and a younger brother, James. Middleton was raised in Bucklebury, Berkshire, in the south of England. She

went to St Andrew's School, Pangbourne until she was 13 and then attended the public school Marlborough College (the same school William's cousin Princess Eugenie of York attends), where she passed eleven GCSEs and three A-level exams. Like the Prince, Middleton was a student at the University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland. She graduated in 2005 with a 2:1 (Upper Second-Class) MA (Hons) degree in History of Art. In early 2006, it was rumoured that Middleton intended to found her own mail order company, selling high-end children's clothes. After a key investor stepped down, however, she decided to hold off on this plan. In November 2006, she accepted a position as an accessories buyer assistant with the British clothing chain Jigsaw. Kate Middleton and Prince William While attending the University of St Andrews in 2001, Middleton met Prince

William of Wales. At the time, Middleton was already in her second year at St Andrews. Since around Christmas of 2003 she and Prince William have been involved in a relationship that has been subjected to intense media attention. The couple were first seen publicly on a ski trip in Klosters in April 2004. During 2005, the British media began speculating that the Prince and Middleton would eventually become engaged. Middleton's status as the girlfriend of Prince William brought widespread media coverage in the UK and abroad, and was often photographed on her daily outings. On 17 October 2005, she complained through her lawyer about harassment from the media, stating that, she had done nothing to court publicity. In December 2005, the German magazine Das Nee published photos of the exterior of Middleton's London flat, revealing its location in London. This prompted a security review by police amidst concerns for her safety and a report in the London Evening Standard that Prince William was considering going to the European Court of Human Rights over concerns for Middleton's and his own privacy. In February 2006, it was announced that Middleton would receive her own 24-hour security detail supplied by the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department. This fuelled further speculation that she and Prince William would soon be engaged, since she would not, otherwise, be entitled to this service. No engagement occurred, and Middleton

was not granted an allowance to fund this security. In 2007, the couple briefly split after struggling to find time as Prince William pursued his army career. However, they soon came back together.

Engagement of Kate Middleton and Prince William

On 16th November, 2010, Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their plans to marry in the new year. Announcing their engagement Prince William said: "The timing is right now, we are both very, very happy." Miss Middleton added that joining the Royal Family was a "daunting prospect" but said: "Hopefully I'll take it in my stride."

Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William

Photo Beacon Radio CC Kate Middleton and Prince William were married on Friday 29th April 2011 at Westminster Abbey, London. Catherine Middleton wore a dress designed by Sarah Burton. The dress was ivory gown with lace applique floral detail and an intricate train measuring two metres 70 centimetres. Her tiara was a little known 1936 Cartier "halo". It was loaned to her by the present Queen, a tradition for Royal Weddings.

Catherine Middelton and Prince William on the Balcony On the morning of the wedding, the Queen gave a new title to her son, Prince William The Duke of Cambridge. They have also been given the Scottish titles of Earl and Countess of Strathearn. The couples third title is a Northern Irish one, Baron and Baroness Carrickfergus. The official title for Miss Catherine Middleton on her marriage is Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge. After the wedding, the couple intend to continue residing on the Isle of Anglesey in North Wales, where Prince William is based as an RAF Search and Rescue pilot. Kate Middleton Pictures

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Kate Middleton reveals she used to sing in a church choir

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Catherine Duchess of Cambridge attends a reception and dinner in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal at St. James' Palace (Pic: Reuters) The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has revealed she used to be a church choirgirl. Advertisement >> The 29-year-old shared her musical past at a special event for relatives of fallen servicemen which she and Prince William hosted at St James Palace last night. Dressed in a floor-length silver Grecian gown, Kate met violinist Nicola Benedetti and complimented her intimate performance for the 120 guests. The 24-year-old musician said: Kate asked me if I felt nervous. I explained that playing for a small number this evening is more nerve-racking than playing for 2000 in a vast hall. "Kate said 'I know what you mean. I once sang in a choir in a church.

Prince William and wife Kate attend the reception and dinner in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum Appeal at St. James' Palace The Duchess also bumped into an old acquaintance at the three-course charity dinner, which was hosted in the palaces Picture Gallery. Georgina Wessels knew Kate from her time at the University of St Andrews, where they lived on the same street. Georgina, who is expecting a baby in March, said: We've bumped into each other a few times over the years but it's all a bit more formal now. "She was very excited for us about the baby. She's just very lovely and genuine and sweet." The gala was held in aid of the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, the UKs Centre of Remembrance which needs 12million a year. Prince William urged the guests to do their bit for our war heroes, just hours after it was announced that he is to serve in the Falklands for six weeks next year. Kate meets and greets guests at the charity gala It is believed he will head to the South Atlantic shortly after spending Christmas with his new wife. The couple will be separated for the first time since their engagement as Kate will remain at home while William will join a Search and Rescue Squadron at RAF Mount Pleasant. Addressing the reception, 29-year-old William said: "For Britons today and generations of Britons to come, the example of dedicating one's life to helping and protecting others and to the service of our Country remains core to our values as a Nation." War widow Jacqui Thompson, whose husband, 51-year-old Senior Aircraftman Gary Thompson was killed in Southern Afghanistan in April 2008, said she felt for Kate after hearing the news. She said: "When I heard he was going to the Falklands I felt for his wife and the worry she must have. "When you love someone you're going to miss them terribly." Jacqui also gave a poignant speech about losing her husband and the importance of the war memorial. She said: "I cannot tell you what it means to a family who has a loved one on the wall of the Armed Forces Memorial... "Gary was the most amazing person I had ever met, he had that extra sprinkle of magic dust that made him so special to us...

"I miss so many things about him but most of all I miss us." Two of William's comrades, Second Lieutenant Jo Dyer and Captain Lex Roberts, are among the last names to be engraved on the memorial at the National Arboretum, which is updated every year. The dinner raised a massive 4.2million. duchess of cambridge , duchess of cambridge kate middleton , kate middleton , prince william , prince william falklands Download the Daily Mirror's 'Wills & Kate A Royal Love Story' souvenir mobile app for iPhone, iTouch, iPad or Nokia smartphone here PrintSendShare Search Mirror.co.uk RSS | Site Map | Tags Quick Search Search Local Mole for a comprehensive business directory list

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