Quick Info
| Profession | Member of the British royal family; Princess of Wales |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Catherine Middleton
The couple made a surprise visit to Wakefield to support rugby league star Sir Kevin Sinfield during his endurance challenge for Motor Neurone Disease charities. Catherine praised the unity he was building through the challenge.
Catherine and Prince William launched a Suicide Prevention Toolkit at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool on World Suicide Prevention Day. They spoke about the stigma surrounding mental health during the event.
Catherine and Prince William attended the final day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with their children. The couple shared their thoughts on the power of sport to bring people together.
The Princess of Wales visited patients at a cancer centre in Manchester, where she spoke openly about her chemotherapy treatment. She said her cancer journey had been just as hard on Prince William and her parents.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Catherine Elizabeth Middleton |
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| Summary | Catherine, Princess of Wales, is the wife of William, Prince of Wales, and heir apparent to the British throne. She holds the title Princess of Wales, which she has used since 9 September 2022, and she is involved in charitable work, especially for early childhood and mental health. She returned to public engagements in 2025 after completing cancer treatment and reported being in remission, and she has continued a wider schedule of royal duties in 2026. |
| Other Names | Kate Middleton |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| University | University of St Andrews |
| Degree | MA (Hons) in Art History |
| Graduated | 2005 |
Personal Life
| Religion | Church of England |
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| Health | Publicly revealed a cancer diagnosis in 2024 after abdominal surgery and subsequent chemotherapy; reported to be in remission in 2025 |
| Residence | Kensington Palace |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | William, Prince of Wales |
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| Engagement | November 2010 |
| Marriage Date | 29/04/2011 |
| Marriage Venue | Westminster Abbey |
Family
| Father | Michael Middleton |
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| Mother | Carole Middleton (née Goldsmith) |
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Career
| Pre-royal career | Worked in retail and marketing and undertook charity work before her engagement |
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| Recognition | Named by Time among the most influential people in the world in 2011, 2012 and 2013 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Lived with her family in Amman, Jordan, in the mid-1980s, where she attended an English-language nursery school | |
| 2. Her mother founded the party supplies mail-order company Party Pieces in 1987 | |
| 3. Her parents both worked for British Airways before founding their business | |
| 4. Captained the field hockey team at Marlborough College |
