Kate Middleton, Best Dressed Royal@33

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, or Kate Middleton as she was before marrying Britain's Prince William, is admired for her grace and poise across the globe. She's also feted for her fashion choices. Every social outing of Kate is an anticipated moment for the paparazzi. Here's a pictorial journey through her life on her 33rd birthday.

  • Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, or Kate Middleton as she was before marrying Britain's Prince William, is admired for her grace and poise across the globe. She's also feted for her fashion choices. Every social outing of Kate is an anticipated moment for the paparazzi. Here's a pictorial journey through her life on her 33rd birthday.
    Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, or Kate Middleton as she was before marrying Britain's Prince William, is admired for her grace and poise across the globe. She's also feted for her fashion choices. Every social outing of Kate is an anticipated moment for the paparazzi. Here's a pictorial journey through her life on her 33rd birthday.
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  • Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 to pilot Michael Middleton and flight attendant Carole, in Reading, Berkshire, England.
    Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 to pilot Michael Middleton and flight attendant Carole, in Reading, Berkshire, England.
  • Kate has a younger sister, Philippa (Pippa) and a younger brother, James. She grew up in Chapel Row at Bucklebury, a village in England.
    Kate has a younger sister, Philippa (Pippa) and a younger brother, James. She grew up in Chapel Row at Bucklebury, a village in England.
  • Kate's family came from humble beginnings. While not quite a coal miner's daughter, Kate's ancestors from her father's side were woollen cloth merchants and manufacturers. Her maternal ancestors, the Harrisons, on the other hand, were labourers and miners from Sunderland and Durham.
    Kate's family came from humble beginnings. While not quite a coal miner's daughter, Kate's ancestors from her father's side were woollen cloth merchants and manufacturers. Her maternal ancestors, the Harrisons, on the other hand, were labourers and miners from Sunderland and Durham.
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  • Kate has worked as an accessory buyer for the clothing chain Jigsaw and also as a part-time catalogue photographer, webpage designer and marketing officer for her parents' firm Party Pieces.
    Kate has worked as an accessory buyer for the clothing chain Jigsaw and also as a part-time catalogue photographer, webpage designer and marketing officer for her parents' firm Party Pieces.
  • She studied in Scotland at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William of Wales in 2001. The couple officially announced they were dating after they were spotted enjoying a ski trip together in Klosters in April 2004.
    She studied in Scotland at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William of Wales in 2001. The couple officially announced they were dating after they were spotted enjoying a ski trip together in Klosters in April 2004.
  • Kate and William broke up briefly in 2007. The two continued to remain friends and later rekindled their relationship.
    Kate and William broke up briefly in 2007. The two continued to remain friends and later rekindled their relationship.
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  • Prince William and Kate Middleton were engaged after an eight-year courtship. The official announcement was made in November 2010, after William proposed to Kate on holiday in Kenya the previous month. For Kate, it was a moment of validation after being dubbed 'Waity Katy' in the press for not having a proper job and seemingly just waiting for a royal proposal.
    Prince William and Kate Middleton were engaged after an eight-year courtship. The official announcement was made in November 2010, after William proposed to Kate on holiday in Kenya the previous month. For Kate, it was a moment of validation after being dubbed 'Waity Katy' in the press for not having a proper job and seemingly just waiting for a royal proposal.
  • Kate walked the aisle on April 29, 2011, at the Westminster Abbey, dressed in cream Alexander McQueen. Her new title was Duchess of Cambridge.
    Kate walked the aisle on April 29, 2011, at the Westminster Abbey, dressed in cream Alexander McQueen. Her new title was Duchess of Cambridge.
  • After her wedding, Kate Middleton has transitioned to an international style icon. She is known for mixing and matching couture pieces with High Street retail fashion.
    After her wedding, Kate Middleton has transitioned to an international style icon. She is known for mixing and matching couture pieces with High Street retail fashion.
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  • She was also selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine in 2012.
    She was also selected as one of The 100 Most Influential People in the World by Time magazine in 2012.
  • After a series of pregnancy rumours, Kate and William announced they were expecting in December 2012.
    After a series of pregnancy rumours, Kate and William announced they were expecting in December 2012.
  • Kate Middleton gave birth to a boy on July 22 at St Mary's Hospital in London.
    Kate Middleton gave birth to a boy on July 22 at St Mary's Hospital in London.
  • The newborn, christened Prince George, is third in line to the British throne after his grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William respectively.
    The newborn, christened Prince George, is third in line to the British throne after his grandfather Prince Charles and father Prince William respectively.
  • Kate gave the Britons another reason to rejoice in 2015 - she is pregnant again and will deliver in April 2015.
    Kate gave the Britons another reason to rejoice in 2015 - she is pregnant again and will deliver in April 2015.
  • We wish Kate a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.
    We wish Kate a very happy birthday and a great year ahead.