Kate Middleton: how they become princesses. Kate Middleton: how they become princesses without a real last name
Kate Middleton, aka Catherine Elizabeth Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn and Baroness Carrickfergus. To put it simply, the wife of the Crown Prince of Great Britain.
For millions of people on earth, a woman is the living embodiment of the fairy tale, an icon of style, an example of restraint and, to some extent, self-sacrifice. In the latter case, this refers to the desire of Kate, who did not know so many restrictions and responsibilities before marriage, to comply with the rules for which the royal court cares so much.
Childhood and youth
Kate Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading. Father Michael Francis Middleton was a pilot for the world famous British Airways. Kate's mother, Carol Elizabeth, also worked there as a flight attendant. The parents got married in June 1980. Kate's younger sister, Philippa Charlotte, and brother James William also grew up in the family.
2 years after Kate’s birth, her father was transferred to work in the capital of Jordan, where the Middletons lived until 1986. Here the girl attended the only kindergarten for children of foreigners, and after returning to England she continued her studies at St. Andrew School, from which she successfully graduated in 1995.
Kate Middleton in childhood Despite the fact that Kate's ancestors are from the working class, her parents earned enough that the girl did not need anything as a child. She could travel, study at the best colleges and institutes, and devote time to charity. Kate Middleton was not much inferior in her education and upbringing to a real aristocrat.
Then she studied at Marlborough College, where the future Duchess of Cambridge paid a lot of attention to sports. Kate enjoyed hockey, netball, tennis and athletics. At college, Middleton completed the Duke of Edinburgh's program, and of the highest level.
Then the girl took a year off from studying, traveled a lot, participated in an exchange program in Italy and a charity program in Chile. Even in her youth, Kate began to participate in charity, which was further developed when Middleton entered high society.
In 2001, Kate entered the University of St. Andrews. It was at this prestigious educational institution that she met Prince William, not knowing how the meeting of fellow students would affect her entire biography. Middleton received a bachelor's degree in art history. At the beginning of her studies she attended this subject with the prince; later William changed his specialty to geography. The young man wanted to drop out after the 1st year, and, according to rumors, it was Kate who dissuaded him from this.
Career
After graduating, Kate Middleton began working for her family's company, Party Pieces, which delivered holiday decorations and party items. Kate was involved in marketing: she developed catalogs and arranged filming. In 2006, she began working in parallel at the Jigsaw chain store, in the purchasing department.
The girl also dreamed of becoming a professional photographer and even planned to take lessons from famous British photography masters. Kate has earned several thousand pounds from her photographs.
Personal life
Kate Middleton's personal life quickly attracted the attention of the press. At some point, the girl even had to ask for the help of lawyers in order to avoid pressure from others.
Kate met the heir to the throne at university and there she faced strong competition for the prince’s heart. At that time, William was attracted to two girls at once who were studying at the Faculty of English Literature, but quickly forgot about his former girlfriends when, according to rumors, he saw a gray-eyed brunette in a transparent dress at a charity show, under which there was only a miniature swimsuit. Since 2002, young people began to live together, renting a country house.
Kate Middleton is called Cinderella The novel developed according to its own unknown laws, although the students tried their best to hide it. Even then, Kate and William could not live without each other; they even often spent holidays together. The connection became stronger, which is not surprising, because they lived under the same roof and studied at the same university. At the end of 2004, it became impossible to conceal the relationship, and the press service of the royal family was forced to admit that the prince was actually dating Kate, a girl from a simple family.
The news shocked the public, and many began to compare Kate Middleton to the fairy-tale Cinderella. They began to take an especially active interest in the girl’s life; her peers were curious about what parameters she should have in order to attract the attention of the prince. By the way, the duchess’s height and weight are quite average – 175 cm and 60 kg.
After graduating from university in 2005, Kate was invited to work at a chain of clothing stores, and William, according to royal tradition, entered the Sandhurst Military Academy. At the end of 2006, graduation took place at the academy where the prince studied. The ceremony was attended by the entire royal family, including the Queen, as well as Kate and her relatives.
Kate began to appear more and more often in public with the prince, not only in everyday life, but also at official events. Despite the fact that Middleton was never trained in how a princess should look, her appearance was not satisfactory, and the girl soon received the title of style icon. “Cinderella” managed to look sophisticated and perfect in a dress, a coat, jeans, and even a Russian fur hat. For this, Kate received another nickname - the English Rose.
A distinctive touch to Middleton's image at court were hats, spectacular and bright, in retro style or created by the imagination of modern designers. The British Headdress Association included the wife of the heir to the throne in a kind of hall of fame for fans of these hats.
The Duchess, as fashion observers have noted, chooses brands John Boyd, Lock&Co, Philip Treacy and Jane Taylor. Photos of Kate's outfits appear after every event with her participation and set the tone for the stylish life of not only England, but the whole world. The hairstyle is copied by visitors to beauty salons and beauty bloggers.
In 2007, they began to say that Kate and William had broken off their relationship. The reason for the separation was the beautiful Isabella Calthorpe. The prince allegedly proposed to her, but the girl refused, citing the fact that she did not tolerate royal ceremonies.
However, as American journalist Christopher Andersen wrote in his book “The Crown’s Game,” the prince’s wife drove a wedge between the lovers.
Camilla Parker Bowles and Kate Middleton Allegedly, the Duchess of Cornwall disliked Kate because there was such a fuss around the affair with William, while Camilla had been trying to win the sympathy of the British for many years.
Andersen also argued that Middleton’s acquaintance with the prince was not an accident, but a calculation orchestrated by the girl’s mother. Kate allegedly did not intend to study at the University of St. Andrews and gave in to Carol's arguments that only people of royal blood can be found there.
Be that as it may, at the end of 2007, the relationship between Kate and William was restored, and on November 16, 2010, their engagement was announced. Young people in Kenya got engaged.
The prince presented his beloved with a famous ring with a sapphire and 14 diamonds, which previously belonged to the princess. The wedding ring is simple, made of yellow gold, but the metal deposit is located in Wales and belongs to the Windsors. Shortly before the wedding, William also gave earrings that matched the main decoration in style. The jewelry set has firmly taken its place in Kate's jewelry box, becoming one of her favorites.
The wedding was celebrated on April 29, 2011 in London. The Queen, a couple of hours before the ceremony, gave William the titles Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron of Carrickfergus. Following their marriage, Kate became Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge. The girl not only broke the stereotype that a king, even a future one, cannot marry for love. Middleton set a kind of record - she became the “oldest” bride of the prince in the entire British history: at the time of marriage she was 29 years old.
The celebration turned out to be profitable for London. Those who wanted to see the newlyweds in person spent about £100 million on accommodation, food and souvenirs. In the wake of the excitement, a film was made dedicated to the relationship and wedding of the crowned heads.
Prince William and Kate Middleton On July 22, 2013, the new heir to the English throne is George Alexander Louis. True, Kate and William began to call him George for simplicity. On October 23 of the same year, the christening of the first-born took place. 7 people immediately became godfathers of the future monarch.
In 2014, particularly observant fans of the duchess suggested that Kate was pregnant for the second time. A palace official confirmed this rumor, and in May 2015, Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana was born.
The two children did not make their royal parents stay-at-home moms. In 2016, the whole family went on an official visit to Canada. The prince, his wife and children had to attend more than 30 meetings and events. In Canada, the famous couple spent time not only with politicians or stars, but also visited universities and small sporting events and holidays.
In 2017, the royal family surprised their subjects. In January, Kate turned 35 years old, and the whole country was waiting for news about a beautiful and solemn event. But the celebration did not take place; her husband forbade her to organize a noisy party. Prince William himself was on air ambulance duty that day.
This behavior of the spouse can be explained by the fact that some of the British recognized the Duke, Duchess and Prince Harry as the laziest residents of the state. The Crown Prince is upset by the title and is now struggling to correct his unflattering image.
Due to Kate's special government status, she is prohibited from creating a personal account on Instagram. Photos about the life of the royal court are published on the Kensingtonroyal page.
Kate Middleton now
In the spring of 2018, there was another addition to the royal family. April 23 Kate Middleton at St. Mary's Hospital in England. Doctors, according to the media, vacated an entire wing for the arrival of the Duchess of Cambridge. At first, the heir lived in Kensington Palace with his brother and mother. The royal couple's third child was named Louis Arthur Charles, and the boy was given the title His Royal Highness Louis of Cambridge.
On May 19, 2018, Kate appeared with her husband for the first time after giving birth to Prince and. William acted as best man, and Kate was again recognized as the most elegant at the celebration. The wives of the princes are on friendly terms.
The war is not being waged by Middleton and Markle, but by their supporters. After the announcement of Megan and Harry's engagement, a kind of competition began on the Internet to see which of the women was more stylish, elegant and confident. The joint appearance of the duchesses in public provides food for publications by fashion experts and behavioral psychologists. The latter noticed that Megan's acting background affects her gestures and manner of presenting herself. And Kate demonstrates that royalty doesn't need to attract attention - they will always be heard.
According to insider information cited by the media, the “popularity contest” is causing a lot of friction in the palace. The next reason for the clashes was the place of residence provided by Elizabeth II to her grandson Harry. It’s as if the apartment has one more room than Prince William’s, and this outrages Middleton. It is also unknown how the duchesses perceived the rules of etiquette, according to which Meghan is obliged to curtsy to Kate.
In the autumn of the same year, another commoner appeared in the Windsor dynasty, albeit of count blood: the granddaughter of Elizabeth II, Princess Eugenie, married the manager of a nightclub.
The flawless Duchess of Cambridge almost outshone the bride due to a slight embarrassment when the wind lifted the hem of her dress. Prince George and Princess Charlotte traditionally worked as a page and flower girl.
By appearing at the event, the Duchess made it clear that her maternity leave was over and she was beginning to perform the duties required by her status. Middleton attended the opening of a photo exhibition at the Queen and Prince Museum and Sayers Croft Forest School, a mental health summit and the Paddington Recreation Ground. After the last appearance, the press again drew attention to how naturally the royal lady looks in simple clothes. In addition, Kate changed her hair again.
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle in the summer of 2018 According to reports from online retailer eBay, Kate has consistently exerted a greater influence on consumer demand than Meghan Markle. Shops are waiting for customers who want to buy things “like Middleton,” and fashion magazines are trying to predict what will become popular next season.
A fairly new co-educational school - Myddleton College - is located on the site of the previous school in Denbigh and provides excellent balanced education programs for children and adolescents (middle and high school, graduate classes, from 11 to 18 years). Traditional British values are respected here - this applies to the educational sphere, and the ability to behave, think broadly and draw objective conclusions, and treat all people with respect. The educational institution received its name in honor of the founders, the Middleton family, who lived in the same city and did a lot to improve the level of education in the region. Both boys and girls can study here, children from any country in the world, of any skin color and religion are accepted - the school is proud of the diversity and uniqueness of its students.
The cozy town of Denbigh (translated from Welsh, the official language of Wales - “small fortress”) is located in the county of Derbyshire and has only about 10,000 inhabitants. This is the heart of North Wales and students can enjoy daily views of the Vale of Clwyd, one of the region's Top 4 Beautiful Places (AONB). Not far away is the famous Snowdonia Park, a unique place where nature and history combine to create an ancient, enchanting and tranquil atmosphere.
In no way is any communication with parents, friends or loved ones prohibited - on the contrary, school staff encourage constant communication between children both inside and outside the school. There is a friendly, calm and comfortable atmosphere here, so students quickly make many new friends and constantly communicate in residences, at electives, sports games and leisure activities. No one will feel lonely here!
The prince first saw Kate in 2002 at a charity fashion show...
Catherine Elizabeth, Duchess of Cambridge, known to the general public as Kate Middleton, was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading, Berkshire, England. In 1987, her parents, Michael Francis and Carole Elizabeth Middleton, created a mail order company called Party Pieces.
Kate Middleton - photo
Their brainchild specialized in selling a variety of supplies for parties and celebrations. It was thanks to this company that the Middletons later became millionaires and managed to give their three children a decent education in prestigious private schools. The Middleton family settled in their own house, located in Berkshire, in a village called Bucklebury.
Kate Middleton's fateful first meeting with her future husband, Prince William Arthur Philip Louis came about through their studies at the University of St. Andrews, located in the Scottish county of Fife. The girl entered this educational institution in 2001, at the same time that the 19-year-old prince decided to study art history at the same university.
Kate Middleton in a transparent dress
The prince first saw Kate in 2002 at a charity fashion show. in which she took part. After all, the girl’s parameters fully allowed her to make a career as a model, which is clearly visible when looking at the photo of Kate Middleton. And after some time, the young people, along with their fellow students Olivia Bleasdale and Fergus Boyd, rented an apartment in a house located on one of the main streets of the university town of St. Andrews.
In 2004, Prince Arthur began to increasingly appear on vacation with Kate Middleton, thanks to which it was no longer a secret to anyone that the young people were in love with each other. Arthur and Kate admitted they were a couple when they went skiing in Switzerland.
Kate Middleton - photo
The fact that the relationship between the lovers should soon lead them down the aisle was also indicated by the fact that Queen Elizabeth herself in December 2006 honored Kate Middleton with an invitation to the royal dinner in honor of Christmas. And, even despite the girl’s polite refusal, citing the decision to spend this evening with her family, the queen’s gesture made Kate understand that the royal family recognized the prince’s chosen one.
Already in March 2006, the girl appeared at the Cheltenham racecourse in the royal box. And in October 2010, while on vacation with Kate in Kenya, Prince William proposed marriage to her. The girl agreed and on November 16, 2010, the British Royal Court officially announced the engagement of Prince William to his beloved Kate Middleton. The wedding was planned for April 29, 2011.
For the first time after their engagement was officially announced, the young people appeared in public together only in February 2011. They took part in a lifeboat launch on the Welsh coastline in England. Not far from this place was William’s unit, where he served as a rescue helicopter pilot.
Kate Middleton, who first acted as the prince's official bride, wore a very elegant sand-colored coat and a miniature hat from Philip Tracy.
Kate Middleton - candid photos
Bride of Prince William of Wales. William and Kate's romance has been going on since 2003. In April 2007, they announced their separation, but already in August 2007 they reunited. In October 2010, William and Kate became engaged.
1. 1985. Photo of Kate Middleton aged three on holiday in the Lake District. Photo from the family archive. 
2. 1986. Photo from the family archive. Photo of Kate Middleton aged four (left) with her father and sister Pippa in Jerash, Jordan. 
3. 1987. Photo from the family archive. Photo of Kate Middleton at age five.
4. 1990. Photograph of Kate Middleton at St Andrew's Preparatory School in Pangbourne, Berkshire. 
5. March 26, 2002. Photo of Kate Middleton on the catwalk during a student fashion show at St Andrew's University. 
6. March 26, 2002. Photo of Kate Middleton during a student fashion show at university with an unknown student. It is assumed that it was on this day that Prince William noticed her. 
7. July 23, 2004. Photo of Kate Middleton at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. 
8. June 23, 2005. Photo of Kate Middleton on graduation day from St Andrew's University. 
9. June 23, 2005. Photo from the family archive. Kate Middleton and Prince William on their graduation day from St Andrew's University.
10. June 23, 2005. Photo from the family archive. Kate Middleton on her graduation day from St Andrew's University. 
11. July 12, 2005. Photo of Kate Middleton on her bike near her parents' home in Bucklebury, West Berkshire. 
12. September 3, 2006. Photo of Kate Middleton on a yacht in Ibiza while vacationing with Prince William and a few friends. 
13. November 10, 2006 goals. Photo of Kate Middleton and her mother Carol while shopping in Chelsea, London. 
14. February 10, 2007. Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William at the England-Italy rugby match during the Six Nations Cup at Twickenham. 
15. May 10, 2007. Photo of Kate Middleton after a party at the Mahiki Night Club in London.
16. August 1, 2007. During her brief split from Prince William, Kate Middleton and her team are training on the Thames before attempting to cross the English Channel. 
17. April 11, 2008. Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William at the Royal Air Force Academy. 
18. June 7, 2008. Photo of Kate Middleton watching a charity boxing match at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. 
19. June 17, 2008. Photo of Kate Middleton, right, and her younger sister Pippa in London. Pippa will be Kate's groomsman during the wedding. 
20. June 16, 2008. Prince Harry, left, Kate Middleton and the Duchess of Cornwall, right, watch as Prince William receives the Order of the Garter in Windsor. 
21. September 17, 2008. Photo of Kate Middleton, left, and her friend arriving at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco in London.
22. August 31, 2009. Photo of Kate Middleton joining Prince William on a grouse hunt in Scotland on the anniversary of Princess Diana's death. 
23. October 23, 2010. Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William at the wedding of Harry Meade and Rosie Bratford. 
24. November 16, 2010. Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William during their post-engagement photo shoot at St James's Palace in London. 
25. November 25, 2010. One of two official engagement photos taken by Mario Testino. 
26. November 25, 2010. One of two official engagement portraits taken by Mario Testino. 
27. December 18, 2010. Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William at the Teenage Cancer Trust in Norfolk for their first official appearance since their engagement.
28. February 24, 2011. A photo of Kate Middleton with wind-blown hair as she and Prince William visited Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station in north Wales. 
29. February 25, 2011. Photo of Kate Middleton during a visit to St Andrew's University. 
30. March 8, 2011. Photo of Kate Middleton during the last day of Maslenitsa at Belfast City Hall. 
31. March 8, 2011. Photo of Kate Middleton and Prince William visiting Greenmount Agricultural College near Belfast, Northern Ireland.