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Kate Middleton
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UK
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, commonly known as Kate Middleton, was born on January 9, 1982, in Reading, Berkshire, England. She is a member of the British royal family and the wife of Prince William, the heir to the British throne. As the Princess of Wales, Kate is one of the most visible and influential figures in the United Kingdom and around the world, known for her elegance, charitable work, and role as a mother.
Kate Middleton was born to Michael Middleton, a former British Airways flight dispatcher, and Carole Middleton, a former flight attendant who went on to found her own mail-order party supplies company. Kate has two siblings, Pippa and James Middleton. She spent much of her early life in Bucklebury, Berkshire, in a family known for their middle-class background and emphasis on education.
Kate attended the prestigious Marlborough College, where she excelled academically and developed an interest in sports, particularly hockey. After completing her A-Levels, she went on to study at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she earned a degree in Art History. It was at St Andrews where she met Prince William in 2001, although their relationship did not become public until 2004.
After graduating from St Andrews in 2005, Kate worked briefly in various jobs, including a position as an accessory buyer for the fashion retailer Jigsaw. She also worked as a freelance photographer and in marketing and public relations, including a brief stint with the family-owned business, Party Pieces.
