Catherine, Princess of Wales

Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, now known as Catherine, Princess of Wales, was born on January 9, 1982, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, into an upper-middle-class family.

Catherine Elizabeth, known as Kate, was born on January 9, 1982, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading. She is the wife of Prince William, the King's son and next in line to the throne.

Catherine Middleton was baptised at St Andrew's Bradfield, a local parish church, on 20 June 1982.

In 1987, Catherine's mother founded Party Pieces, a mail order company that sold party supplies and decorations.

Catherine Middleton met Prince William in 2001 while studying Art History at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

In 2005, Catherine Middleton graduated from the University of St Andrews with an undergraduate MA (2:1 Hons) in Art History.

In November 2006, Catherine Middleton started part-time work as an accessory buyer with the clothing chain Jigsaw.

In 2007, Catherine curated a photography exhibition to raise funds for UNICEF.

Catherine Middleton and Prince William were married on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, married Prince William on April 29, 2011, at Westminster Abbey. The engagement was announced on November 16, 2010, and they were made Duke and Duchess of Cambridge by the Queen.

In November 2011, Catherine and William visited the UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen, Denmark to support malnourished children.

On St Patrick's Day in 2012, Catherine carried out the traditional awarding of shamrocks to the Irish Guards at their Aldershot base in her first solo military engagement.

In September 2012, Catherine and William embarked on a tour of Singapore, Malaysia, Tuvalu, and the Solomon Islands to commemorate Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee across the Commonwealth, attending various events and making official speeches.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William welcomed their first child, Prince George, on July 22, 2013. He is the eldest of their three children.

At the beginning of March 2014, it was announced that Catherine and William would be accompanied by their son on an upcoming tour of New Zealand and Australia, visiting various organizations and fire-damaged areas.

In June 2014, Catherine and William visited France to attend an event commemorating 70 years since the Normandy landings at Gold Beach.

On May 2, 2015, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William had their second child, Princess Charlotte. She is the second child in the royal couple's family.

Catherine Middleton envisioned the mental health awareness campaign Heads Together, which she launched with her husband William and brother-in-law Harry in April 2016. The campaign aimed to encourage people to discuss their mental health problems.

In September 2016, Catherine and William toured Canada, engaging in various official visits and events.

In October 2016, Catherine made her first solo foreign trip to The Netherlands, representing the royal family.

Prince Louis, the third child of Catherine, Princess of Wales, and Prince William, was born on April 23, 2018. He is the youngest among their children.

In February 2019, William and Catherine carried out a two-day visit of Northern Ireland, engaging with local communities and organizations.

In October 2019, Catherine accompanied William on a tour of Pakistan, conducting official visits and engagements.

In March 2020, Catherine and William carried out a three-day tour of Ireland, visiting various regions and engaging with local communities.

In October 2020, William and Catherine met President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at Buckingham Palace, marking a significant royal engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In June 2021, Catherine and William attended the G7 summit for the first time in Cornwall, engaging in discussions on global issues.

On September 9, 2022, Catherine Middleton became Princess of Wales when her husband was created Prince of Wales by his father, King Charles III.

On 9 September 2022, Catherine became Princess of Wales when her husband was created Prince of Wales by his father, King Charles III.

Catherine, also known as Kate, made her last official public appearance on Christmas Day, attending a church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk, England, alongside her husband, Prince William, and their three children.

Princess Catherine attended the royal family's Christmas Day church service, marking her last public appearance before being diagnosed with cancer. Her absence following this event led to intense public speculation and online conspiracy theories.

Kate underwent abdominal surgery at the London Clinic. The surgery was successful and her condition was confirmed to be non-cancerous.

Kensington Palace releases a statement saying that Princess Kate was admitted to hospital for planned abdominal surgery. The procedure was successful, and she would stay in the hospital for two weeks.

Prince William is photographed driving a car outside the London Clinic after a visit with his wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, after her abdominal surgery.

Kensington Palace announces that the Princess of Wales was released from the London Clinic and has returned home to Windsor to continue her recovery. The statement says she is making good progress.

Kensington Palace releases an official photograph of Catherine, smiling and surrounded by her three children, to mark Mother’s Day in Britain. The photograph, taken by Prince William, is the first official image of Catherine since her hospitalization and after weeks of speculation about her whereabouts. However, the photo is later recalled by several global news services due to concerns about manipulation.

Kensington Palace releases a picture of Princess Kate with her three children on Mother's Day, but it is later found to be heavily edited. Conspiracy theories and speculations about the authenticity of the image spread on social media.

Catherine, Princess of Wales attended the Christmas Morning Service at Sandringham Church, dispelling rumors about her absence from public eye.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, issued an apology for the confusion caused by a manipulated photo that was released by Kensington Palace. She mentioned that as an amateur photographer, she occasionally experiments with editing.

The British tabloid The Sun publishes a video showing what appears to be Princess Kate and Prince William at a farm shop, sparking further discussions and speculations about Kate's public appearances.

On March 20, 2024, U.K. authorities announced an investigation into claims of a privacy breach at The London Clinic after reports that an employee tried to access the private medical records of Catherine, Princess of Wales.

Princess Catherine, Princess of Wales, announced in a personal video message that she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been in the early stages of chemotherapy. She did not specify the type of cancer but mentioned that she and Prince William have been managing the situation privately.