Catherine, Princess of Wales
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Overview
Catherine, Princess of Wales, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton on January 9, 1982, is a member of the British royal family. She is the consort of William, Prince of Wales, and heir apparent to the British throne. Known for her warmth and relatability, Catherine has become one of the most popular members of the royal family, engaging in various charitable works and public duties.
Main Milestones
January 9, 1982
Birth
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, England, to Michael and Carole Middleton. She is the eldest of three children.
May 1984 - 1986
Early Life in Jordan
At the age of two, Catherine moved with her family to Amman, Jordan, where her father worked for two and a half years. She attended a nursery school in Amman from the age of three.
1997 - 2001
Education at Marlborough College
Catherine attended Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England, for four years, where she excelled in sports and arts.
2001 - 2005
University of St. Andrews
Catherine met Prince William at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where they both studied. They started dating in December 2003.
April 2007
Temporary Split
Catherine and Prince William briefly split but reunited in June 2007.
November 16, 2010
Engagement
Prince William proposed to Catherine in Kenya, marking the beginning of their engagement.
April 29, 2011
Marriage
Catherine married Prince William at Westminster Abbey, becoming the Duchess of Cambridge.
2012
Charitable Work Begins
Catherine became patron of several charities, including Action on Addiction, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Scout Association, marking the start of her extensive charitable work.
July 22, 2013
Birth of Prince George
Catherine gave birth to Prince George, her first child with Prince William.
May 2, 2015
Birth of Princess Charlotte
Catherine gave birth to Princess Charlotte, her second child with Prince William.
2022
Becoming Princess of Wales
Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Catherine became the Princess of Wales, a title previously held by her mother-in-law, the late Princess Diana.
