Place: Reading
Born: 1982
Biography:
Kate Bedell, also known as Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, was born in Reading, United Kingdom, on January 9, 1982. She is a member of the British royal family, married to William, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne. Kate grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire, and was educated at St Andrew's School and Marlborough College before earning a degree in art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she met Prince William in 2001 and graduated in 2005. After their marriage on April 29, 2011, she became the Duchess of Cambridge. The couple has three children: George, Charlotte, and Louis. Kate has undertaken royal duties and commitments in support of the British monarch, representing the royal family on official overseas tours and playing a significant role in various charitable activities. She holds patronage with over 20 charitable and military organizations and has been recognized for her charity work primarily focusing on issues surrounding early childhood care, addiction, and art. In 2022, she became the Princess of Wales when William was created Prince of Wales by his father, King Charles III.