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Millions of girls want to be like her. She is imitated and envied. For many, the Duchess of Cambridge has become the ideal of beauty, the personification of femininity and natural charm. Kate Middleton's style - separate huge topic for conversation. Everyone admires her perfectly chosen outerwear, elegant hats, and the colors of her dresses.
Kate Middleton - style icon
Kate Middleton - style icon
The British, and people from all over the world, recognized it. The outfits in which the Duchess appears in front of the public immediately gain incredible popularity. All images of Kate Middleton are built on the basis of classics:
- sheath dress, emphasizing;
- traditional plain pumps high heels;
- charming hats that complement any outfit of Her Highness;
- bags matched to the shoes.
On official receptions, events, in everyday life, Prince William's wife looks irresistible and impeccable. According to a recent social survey, 35% of British women surveyed strive to imitate this charming woman and admire her ability to dress beautifully. Her style is incredibly popular. She became the trendsetter of the royal fashion Olympus.
Kate Middleton dresses
Kate Middleton's outfits
Kate Middleton dress
The British beauty often dresses in 60s style. Some say that the magnificent Kate wants to please Queen Elizabeth II, and therefore in her wardrobe there are many things from the time of Her Majesty’s youth. Others claim that Middleton is simply crazy about such retro things. You can often see dresses of jade, yellow, white. Turquoise shades are one of the most favorite. For this reason, she is often compared to the equally outstanding Jacqueline Kennedy.
Beautiful dresses Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton's outfits are always harmoniously chosen. Her favorite brand is . She prefers democratic fashion creations. In most cases, he wears dresses from domestic manufacturers. She often goes out in the same outfit. A striking example of this: she arrived at a reception in honor of the British Academy of Dramatic Art in an exquisite red robe from the aforementioned brand. Two years earlier, the Duchess appeared in the same outfit at an event organized on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the reign of the Queen of Great Britain.
Style icon Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton's style is midi and maxi length dresses. In the latter case, she very rarely can afford beauty with a small incision. Her evening dresses decorated with lace, embroidered with sequins, everyday - plain, without bright, flashy prints. Only on one occasion could the mother of George and Charlotte of Cambridge be seen in a colorful outfit - in the spring of 2016, when Kate was with William and Bhutan. She took a responsible approach to choosing outfits. They overlapped with the national Indian costume.
Kate Middleton's outfits in Bhutan
Kate Middleton shoes
Her Highness knows a lot about good shoes. She wears shoes from the famous brand Jimmy Chou. The first reason for this choice is that it is a British manufacturer, and the second is that every self-respecting woman knows that Jimi Choo’s creations are some of the best in the world. Kate Middleton's shoes are nude high-heeled pumps that go well with any outfit, black suede shoes that match pantsuits, dresses in dark colors, shoes of blue color. In the warmer months, the Duchess can be seen in.
Kate Middleton shoes
Kate Middleton's hats
You can often see “pills” in the style of the 1930s and 1960s on the head of a British beauty. In each of them she looks unique. The Duchess complements almost any of her looks with an elegant accessory that helps create a luxurious look. They say that Prince William's wife Kate Middleton, without realizing it, created a cult in England for pillbox hats, striking in their sophistication and uniqueness. If the dresses, coats, bags in the wardrobe of the Duchess of Cambridge are created in a discreet color scheme, then with a headdress things are completely different.
Images of Kate Middleton with hats
Monogamous images of Kate Middleton
A hat helps to show your imagination, and therefore it’s a sin to limit yourself to one color scheme. So, at an event dedicated to the Order of the Garter, elegant Kate wore a red headdress. At the meeting, which took place at Hillsborough Castle in Belfast, she appeared in a cream hat that resembled a rosebud. The style icon sometimes wears hats by designer John Boyd, who once created accessories for Princess Diana. In general, the Duchess prefers hats that slightly cover her forehead. Kate Middleton's style is made-to-measure hats.
Kate Middleton's hats
Stylish hats of the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton Jewelry
The Duchess is a supporter of minimalism. What she wears all the time is this. It once belonged to his mother, Princess Diana. Kate Middleton's style is modest but sophisticated jewelry. Her favorite among British jewelry brands is Kiki McDonough. The Duke of Cambridge gave his first earrings of this brand to his wife for Christmas. This golden beauty with amethyst and several diamonds. Nowadays, every time a collection is released, feminine Kate always buys herself a pair of earrings.
Kate Middleton's style - charming pendants from Asprey. Her favorite pendant is “167 Button”. It is a flat disk made from white gold. Inlaid with amethyst and diamonds. Her Highness often wears it with her outfits. Kate Middleton's favorite diamond ring belongs to the Annoushka brand. It is special for her because William gave it to Kate as an engagement gift in 2011.
Kate Middleton Jewelry
Makeup Kate Middleton
Natural beauty and charm are what the Duchess always has in her makeup bag. She emphasizes thick eyebrows of the correct shape with a dark pencil. Sometimes uses shadows. The finishing touch is the application of eyebrow gel. Kate Middleton's color type is “cold summer.” Most of her outfits are made in gray-blue-green colors. She applies her own makeup.
The royal make-up is dominated by brown shadows, emphasizing the depth of her chocolate eyes. When it comes to choosing lipstick, Prince William's beloved remains a supporter of the nude tone (MAC lipstick). Sometimes she uses blush, which gives her face a fresh look. Kate Middleton's understated style is evident in her makeup. Only occasionally does she create smoky eyes. Bronzer is used in minimal quantities.
Makeup Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton Hairstyles
Her position obliges her to always look impeccable. According to some sources, Kate Middleton's haircut costs $3,000. She constantly uses strengthening masks, has her ends trimmed once every 2 months, and has her hair styled three times a week. Her haircut is lightly graduated and has bangs that help distribute volume evenly. Wherever she goes, to a horse race or an opening new school, the Duchess's curls are always coarsely styled. This effect is achieved using a large curling iron or round comb.
Any styling is accompanied by a small amount of volume at the back of the head. This helps bring the girl’s profile closer to the ideal. If your hair is in a bun, it always has a different pattern. Kate Middleton manages to maintain her impeccable style not only thanks to her elegant outfits, but also proper care for hair. She loves Kérastase Nutritive Bain Oléo-Relax Smoothing Shampoo. Volume is created using Phyto Phytovolume Actif Volumizer spray.
Kate Middleton Hairstyles
Manicure Kate Middleton
Here she uses the principle of minimalism. Neutral shades of varnishes are what decorate the duchess’s nails. In any case, their beauty is emphasized by a sparkling ring with 18-fold sapphire. British Princess Kate Middleton chooses Essie and Bourjois polishes. On her wedding day, the master mixed a light peach and a soft pink shade for her. The toenails are sometimes painted red, burgundy, or cherry. Her nails are always done by specialists.
Manicure Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton's favorite perfume
The Duchess of Cambridge is loyal to Jo Malone fragrances. They are perfect for Kate Middleton's style: equally unique and inimitable. These are fragrances created for those who highly value their own. Jo Malone perfume is an excellent example of British luxury. His perfume collection includes bottles with floral, fruity and woody notes. Princess Kate Middleton's outfits go perfectly with this perfume. On her wedding day, she chose a niche scent from Illuminum. All their creations can be characterized by one phrase: “Bright and unforgettable.”
Kate Middleton watch
Princess Diana always loved wearing Cartier's Ballon Bleu watch, set with a small sapphire. She once gave them to her son William, who presented them along with an engagement ring to his significant other. They are the perfect addition to any Kate Middleton wardrobe. They look appropriate at both official events and social gatherings.
The British beauty's wedding dress was recognized as the best in the world. It is made according to the sketches of the designer of the fashion house Alexander McQueen from silk and lace. The splendor of the snow-white robe with openwork sleeves and a 3-meter train was perfectly emphasized by Kate Middleton's sapphire-encrusted engagement ring. The bodice of the dress was decorated with flowers - symbols of the state.
Wedding Dress Kate Middleton
(Kate Middleton, genus. January 9, 1982, Reading, England) – , Duchess of Cambridge. A distinctive feature of Kate Middleton's style are sophisticated and elegant dresses in subdued tones.
Biography
Family. Education and career
Kate Middleton was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading, Berkshire, England, to the family of pilot Michael Francis and flight attendant Carol Elizabeth. Kate has a sister, Philippa Charlotte (Pippa), and a brother, James William.
In 2000, after graduating from Marlborough College in Wiltshire, Kate Middleton entered the Florence Institute.
In 2001-2005 Kate Middleton studied at the elite University of St. Andrews. She graduated from the educational institution with second degree honors with a degree in art history.
In 2005, Middleton began working for her parents' company, Party Pieces, which they opened in 1987. The organization was engaged postal delivery goods for the holidays. Kate designed catalogs and executed marketing campaigns.
In 2006, Kate worked part-time in the purchasing department of the Jigsaw clothing chain in London.
Personal life and wedding with Prince William
In 2001, while studying at the University of St. Andrews, Middleton met Prince William. In 2003, young people began dating.
In November 2010, it became known about Kate Middleton's engagement to Prince William.
On April 29, 2011, Kate Middleton married Prince William. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey in London. For this event, Middleton ordered two wedding dresses. The first outfit was created. The satin dress was fastened at the back with 58 buttons and had a train 2.7 meters long. The sleeves of the dress and the upper part of the bodice were made of embroidered patterns in the form of an English rose, Scottish thistle, Welsh daffodil and Irish shamrock - symbols of the United Kingdom. The dress also had lace trim. In total, the outfit consisted of about 2000 applications. The dress is valued at $50,000.
“We wanted to achieve something incredibly beautiful and complex. The subtlety is in the details.”
Sarah Burton
After the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds went to a reception at Buckingham Palace. For the evening, Kate Middleton chose a floor-length satin dress combined with angora wool. The author of the outfit was , who previously designed the wardrobe for Princess Diana.
In 2011, in honor Royal wedding Kate Middleton and Prince William, Bling My Thing gave the couple a MINI Cooper. The car's roof was decorated with 300,000 red, blue and white crystals, laid out in a British flag pattern.
Critics note that during this period Middleton chose boring outfits that made her look older.
Since 2009, Kate Middleton's image has become more sophisticated and thoughtful. Many elegant dresses and skirts, fitted jackets, coats and jackets appeared in her wardrobe. Middleton refused high boots, giving preference to pumps, sandals and. She began to complement the look with neat handbags.
In 2009, Style.com named Kate Middleton a style icon.
In 2010, Middleton was included in the list of "most stylish celebrities" compiled by People magazine. From 2010 to 2013, for 4 years in a row, Middleton's name appeared on the list of "the most stylish celebrities on the planet" according to .
In 2011 The New The York Post reported that it tried several times to get Kate Middleton to agree to appear on the cover of Vogue US. The press service of the royal family noted that “the Duchess of Cambridge has no plans to cooperate with the publication.” The New York Post suggested that Middleton fears condemnation from Queen Elizabeth II.
In 2013, OK! named Kate Middleton the most beautiful woman of the year, noting her appearance and ability to look good.
“Kate knows that the key to elegance is the ability to combine wardrobe items and choose the right clothes for the occasion. She always looks graceful, but natural, luxurious, but not royal.”
Marc-Francis Vandelli, editor of OK!
Kate Middleton's style
Kate Middleton prefers elegant dresses with a classic cut. She chooses clothes from Alexander McQueen, Issa, Whistles and Reiss, Erdem, Roland Mouret, Jenny Packham, Alice by Temperley, ; shoes by Stuart Weitzman, L.K. Bennett, Hobbs, ; handbags from Mulberry, L.K. Bennett, Anya Hindmarch; hats from Philip Treacy. When it comes to jewelry, the style icon prefers pieces from Kiki McDonough.
Official Skins
For formal events, Kate Middleton chooses laconic and sophisticated feminine outfits. She uses minimal jewelry and does not wear massive jewelry. In formal settings, Kate Middleton wears mostly closed sheath dresses middle length or floor-length pencil skirts combined with blouses and shirts. From outerwear The style icon prefers jackets, blazers and coats. Typically, Middleton completes the look with either minaudières, waist belts, hats and neat jewelry. For formal occasions, the style icon chooses shoes, wedges or heels.
Kate Middleton's wardrobe contains items in the style, mainly from Alexander McQueen: pencil skirts with golden buttons, double-breasted ones, jackets, jackets and blouses with epaulettes.
Kate Middleton combines items from luxury brands with clothes from affordable brands. Her wardrobe includes outfits from Temperley London, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Roksanda Ilincic and, at the same time, from Whistles and Reiss, Zara. After Middleton appears in clothes of one brand or another, these items sell out in a matter of hours. On April 20, 2011, the day after her wedding to Prince William, Kate wore a blue Zara dress and LK Bennett wedges. These models sold out within a few hours. LK Bennett has released an additional batch of platform shoes.
On May 24, 2011, for a meeting with Barack and Kate Middleton, she wore a beige mid-length dress from Reiss Shola, costing £175. After photos of Kate wearing this outfit appeared online, traffic to the online store increased by more than 300%.
Kate Middleton repeatedly appears in designer outfits from past collections. Fashion journalists note that the style icon deliberately chooses things that are no longer available for sale, so as not to influence popularity or provoke a wave of imitation. In January 2013, at the opening of her own portrait at the National Portrait Gallery, Kate Middleton appeared in a burgundy Whistles dress from the fall-winter 2011/2012 collection. The outfit had a V-neck, long sheer sleeves and was completed with a black belt at the waist.
Everyday looks
In an informal setting, the style icon often wears knitted dresses, jeans combined with a shirt, boots or flat shoes. From outerwear, Middleton chooses jackets, blazers, and, less often, knitted ones. In June 2011, during a trip to Calgary, Kate wore Goldsign flared jeans, a white and blue Alice by Temperley shirt, brown boots and a white cowboy-style hat.
During active rest Kate Middleton wears sporty pieces that suit the occasion.
Makeup and hairstyle
Kate Middleton's makeup is a dark accent on the eyes combined with transparent gloss or lipstick in natural shades, as well as golden blush.
Middleton styles her hair large curls, leaving them loose, or slightly curling the ends of the strands. Sometimes a style icon does a French braid or bun.
Kate Middleton's style critique
Fashion critics have mixed feelings about Kate Middleton's style.
Sarah Burton and Roland Mouret note the femininity, laconicism, elegance and aristocracy of her images.
“Her style is so sharp and simple, but you can always see that she is up to date with the latest trends. She has a lot of time to get into character and choose exceptional and beautiful outfits for formal occasions."
Giorgio Armani
And Stefano Gabbana calls Kate a simpleton, also emphasizing that “she is quite nice, although not sexy enough.” considers Middleton's images boring and ordinary. The designer notes that the Duchess should wear the same outfit several times: “You don’t need to wear something red one day and almost the same thing, only blue, the next. I think it would be cool if she wore the same clothes over and over again."
Some experts, on the contrary, criticize Kate for wearing the same outfit twice. In 2009, for William Nicholas van Castem's wedding to Alice Haden-Paton, Middleton wore light blue coat Jane Troughton arabesque print. Kate wore the same outfit on June 12, 2011, to celebrate the 90th birthday of Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain.
Kate Middleton does not accept items as gifts from brands and never comments on her appearance and the cost of the outfits.
“Kate’s associates and the Duchess herself will never discuss the prices of the Princess of England’s outfits and accessories. This will remain between Middleton and her clothing designers."
Press service of Kate Middleton
Kate Middleton's best looks
In 2011, for the BAFTA Awards, Kate Middleton chose a floor-length chiffon dress in the color of delicate lilac from Alexander McQueen. The outfit was completed with a belt at the waist, as well as Jimmy Choo shoes and a clutch.
That same year, at a gala concert in Ottawa, the style icon appeared in a deep purple mid-length dress with a V-neck from Issa. Kate completed the look with black Prada pumps and a black Anya Hindmarch clutch.
In 2011, to visit the British Consul General, Kate Middleton chose a laconic mid-length green dress.
In June 2011, Kate Middleton wore a floor-length pale pink chiffon dress from Jenny Packham to a dinner for the charity ARK. The outfit was embroidered with sequins and Swarovski crystals. The style icon accessorized her look with a satin L.K clutch. Bennett with matching and open shoes from the same brand.
During the Canada Day ceremony, the style icon wore White dress medium length from Reiss Nanette. Kate completed the look with a red maple leaf hat from Philip Treacy, a red and beige fan-shaped clutch from Anya Hindmarch and shoes from Hobbs.
In 2011, at the Calgary airport, Kate Middleton appeared in a mid-length mimosa dress from Jenny Packham.
For The Sun Military Awards ceremony, which took place at the Imperial War Museum in London, the style icon wore a black, floor-length, off-the-shoulder corduroy dress from Alexander McQueen.
In January 2012, for the London premiere of Steven Spielberg's War Horse, Kate Middleton chose a floor-length black lace V-neck dress from Alice by Temperley.
In May 2012, Kate Middleton appeared at a charity concert in honor of the opening of the Olympic Games in London wearing a floor-length turquoise dress from Jenny Packham. Top part The dress was decorated with lace.
In September of the same year, for dinner with Tony Tan, the President of Singapore, the Duchess of Cambridge wore a mid-length satin white dress from Prabal Gurung with an abstract purple and lilac pattern.
Kate Middleton
Public figure Date of birth January 19 (Capricorn) 1982 (37) Place of birth Reading Instagram @kensingtonroyal
Kate Middleton is the wife of the heir to the British throne, a Scottish countess. She is called a modern "Cinderella". Kate had no family ties to the English nobility, but this did not stop her from becoming part of the royal family. She is the mother of future successors to the throne and one of the first who was able to win the hearts of ordinary Britons after the death of Princess Diana. Middleton is involved in raising children and devotes a lot of time charitable activities and proudly bears the title of Duchess of Cambridge.
Biography of Kate Middleton
The future Duchess Kate Middleton was born in the small English city of Reading in 1982. On January 9, the first daughter was born into a family of ordinary workers, who was given the name Katherine Elizabeth. Later, the girl had a sister, Philippa Charlotte, and a brother, James William.
Kate's parents were at first airline employees: her mother was a flight attendant, her father was a dispatcher, then a pilot. From 1982 to 1986, the family lived in Jordan at the father’s place of work. Soon the Middletons returned to England and opened their own company transporting and selling holiday goods. The enterprise began to generate significant profits, amounting to millions.
Having become rich, the family moved to live in their own mansion in the village of Bucklebury, Berkshire. In 1995, Catherine graduated from St. Andrews School and entered the prestigious Marlborough College. During her student years, Kate was fond of various sports. She acquired excellent knowledge in the fields of chemistry, biology and art history. In 2000, the girl completed her studies and took a break. She devoted her holidays to travel, sports and charity.
In 2001, Catherine successfully passed the exams at St. Andrews Higher Education Institution. Within its walls she met her future husband. In 2005, Middleton defended her bachelor's degree in art history. After receiving her education, the girl began working in the family business. She also worked part-time for the popular London boutique chain Jigsaw in the wholesale purchasing department.
Middleton was interested in photography and dreamed of doing it professionally. Her life changed dramatically after marriage, and these plans were not realized.
In 2003, Kate Middleton was officially invited to the royal party in honor of William's 21st birthday. The guests included only close friends and relatives. A couple of years later, the entire British and world press was full of headlines about the prince’s chosen one. It was difficult time for Katherine. She was not used to such intrusive public attention and defended herself from journalists by resorting to the services of a lawyer.
Having become the unofficial bride of the heir to the throne, the girl moved to live in central London. In 2006, a new wave of rumors appeared after the Middleton family appeared at the graduation of the Kingdom's military academy. The ceremony was attended by Elizabeth II and other members of the British dynasty.
2007 was a difficult year in the couple's relationship. William went to the Dorset military camp, and his beloved remained in the capital. She had to fight off the journalists alone. In April, information appeared about the termination of the relationship. After 5 months, the young people announced their reconciliation.
In the fall of 2010, the lovers' engagement was officially announced. The world media began to describe in detail the preparations for the wedding. The engagement ceremony took place in Kenya in April 2011. The celebration was broadcast on all television channels in the world in live. The magnificent wedding took place in one of the halls of Westminster.
In the summer of 2013, the royal couple had their first child, George Alexander Louis. In the family circle he is called George. A couple of years later, Princess Kate Middleton gave her husband a daughter, Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. From the first months of life, children travel a lot with their parents.
Catherine Elizabeth Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge(nee Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; eng. Catherine Elizabeth, Duchess of Cambridge, née Catherine Elizabeth Middleton) - wife of Duke William of Cambridge. The official title of the Duchess of Cambridge is Her Royal Highness Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus.
Place of Birth. Education. She was born on January 9, 1982 in the city of Reading in the English county of Berkshire in the family of Michael Francis Middleton and his wife Carol Elizabeth, née Goldsmith. The Middleton family does not belong to the British nobility: Michael comes from the middle class, and Elizabeth comes from an ancient family of Harrison coal miners from County Durham. The couple worked in civil aviation, Elizabeth was a flight attendant and Michael was an air traffic controller. They also have middle daughter Charlotte (Pippa) and younger son James William.
In May 1984, when Kate was two years old, she and her family moved to the capital of Jordan, where her father had been transferred to work. The Middletons lived there until September 1986. When Kate was three years old, she began attending an English kindergarten in Amman.
In 1987, the Middletons founded the parcel trading company Party Pieces, which successfully developed in the British market and made them millionaires. The family settled in own home in the village of Bucklebury in Berkshire.
Upon returning to Berkshire, she entered St. Andrew's School in the village of Panborne in Berkshire, where she studied until 1995.
After this, the future princess moved to Marlborough College, a private educational institution in Wiltshire, where education is conducted jointly. At college, Kate played tennis, hockey and netball, and was involved in athletics - in particular, high jumping. While studying at Marlborough College, Kate also completed the Duke of Edinburgh's high level- gold (Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award).
After graduating from college in 2000, Kate did not go to university, taking a year off from studying. During this year, she visited two countries - Italy, where she studied at the Florence British Institute, and Chile, where she participated in a program for the charity Raleigh International. In addition, Kate managed to take a short cruise along the Solent. In 2001, Kate entered the prestigious University of St. Andrews in the Scottish region of Fife.
Kate graduated from the university without failing grades, receiving a bachelor's degree with second-class honors in 2005, majoring in art history. After that, she began working at Party Pieces, which was founded by her parents in 1987. The Middleton company delivers goods by mail for various holidays. In 2008, as part of her work at the company, Kate launched the First Birthdays project. In the family business, Kate was involved in catalog design, product photography and marketing campaigns.
Along with this, in November 2006, she began working part-time in the purchasing department of the Jigsaw chain of stores in London.
Relationship with Prince William. While studying at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, Kate met Prince William, the eldest son of Charles, Prince of Wales. Since 2002, Kate and William, already friends, rented a house in Fife, and since 2003 - country cottage. The beginning of their romantic relationship also dates back to this time. During student holidays Prince William and Kate traveled together several times, and in 2003, the girl was among a small number of close friends invited to the prince’s twenty-first birthday.
In 2005, Kate graduated from the University of St. Andrews with a bachelor's degree and increasingly appeared in public with the prince. Then rumors appeared about their imminent engagement. But William began his studies at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, and Kate was invited to work in the purchasing department of the Jigsaw clothing chain. From that time on, she lived in the London area of Chelsea.
Having received the unofficial status of the prince's girlfriend, Middleton began to often appear at events involving the royal family. On December 15, 2006, Kate and her parents were invited to the graduation ceremony at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, from which Prince William graduated, and which was also attended by the Queen and members of the royal family.
In 2007, Prince William went to a military training camp in Dorset, and Kate remained to live in London. These circumstances, as well as the growing pressure on Kate from journalists, were called among possible reasons Kate and William's separation, announced in April 2007.
In the summer of 2007, the media reported on the likely resumption of the romance between Kate and Prince William, since in June they attended a party together, organized in the military unit where the prince served. In July, Kate and William attended a gala concert in memory of Princess Diana, although official sources did not confirm rumors about the couple’s reunion.
It was subsequently indicated that Prince William and Kate decided to resume their relationship in August 2007.
Marriage. On November 16, 2010, Clarence House announced Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton. On November 23, 2010 at 11:00 am the wedding date was announced.
On April 29, 2011, Catherine married the grandson of the British Queen Elizabeth II and second in line to the British throne, Prince William. The wedding took place at Westminster Abbey in London, to which 1,900 people were invited, including close friends, celebrities and politicians. Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain granted the young couple the title of Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
On July 22, 2013 at 16:24 local time, Catherine gave birth to a son, George Alexander Louis, Prince of Cambridge.
On May 2, 2015, the couple’s second child was born. At 08:34 local time, Catherine gave birth to a girl, as announced by Kensington Palace. The princess became fourth in line to the throne. William and Kate decided to name their daughter Charlotte Elizabeth. The girl received the title Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge.
On September 4, 2017, Kensington Palace announced that the Duke and Duchess are expecting their third child, due in April 2018. April 23, 2018 Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton gave birth to a boy.
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. The family also grew up younger sister Kate - Philippa Charlotte and brother James William.
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 work, which received further development, when Middleton entered high society.
In 2001, Kate entered the University of St. Andrews. In this prestigious educational institution she met Prince William, not suspecting 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 finishing her studies, Kate Middleton began working for the family company Party Pieces, which was engaged in delivery 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. William at this time was interested in two girls at once who were studying at the faculty English literature, however, he quickly forgot about his former girlfriends when, according to rumors, he saw a gray-eyed brunette in transparent dress, 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. Everyone was present at the ceremony 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 dress. 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 imagination 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.
Duchess, as noted fashion observers, selects 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. Wedding ring– no frills, 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” prince’s bride ever 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 July 22, 2013 new heir English throne- Georg 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. Official representative The palace 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 husband 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. Crown Prince upset by this title and is now trying his best to correct the 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 in royal family there was an increase again. 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 along 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 still unknown how the duchesses perceived the rules of etiquette, according to which Meghan is obliged to curtsey 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 carry out 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, and attended a summit on mental health and in the garden wildlife 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. The stores are waiting for customers who want to buy things “like Middleton’s,” and fashion magazines trying to predict what will become popular next season.
