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
Birth
January 9, 1982
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.
Early Life in Jordan
May 1984 - 1986
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.
Education at Marlborough College
1997 - 2001
Catherine attended Marlborough College in Wiltshire, England, for four years, where she excelled in sports and arts.
University of St. Andrews
2001 - 2005
Catherine met Prince William at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, where they both studied. They started dating in December 2003.
Temporary Split
April 2007
Catherine and Prince William briefly split but reunited in June 2007.
Engagement
November 16, 2010
Prince William proposed to Catherine in Kenya, marking the beginning of their engagement.
Marriage
April 29, 2011
Catherine married Prince William at Westminster Abbey, becoming the Duchess of Cambridge.
Charitable Work Begins
2012
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.
Birth of Prince George
July 22, 2013
Catherine gave birth to Prince George, her first child with Prince William.
Birth of Princess Charlotte
May 2, 2015
Catherine gave birth to Princess Charlotte, her second child with Prince William.
Becoming Princess of Wales
2022
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.
