61 Photos of Kate Middleton That You Forgot Existed
Kate Middleton wasn't always referred to as Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Before marrying college sweetheart Prince William and becoming the mother of three little royals, Kate was simply a British commoner. Born to then-airline officer and air hostess Michael Middleton and Carole Goldsmith, Kate grew up as the eldest child of three in Bucklebury, Berkshire. She met Prince William while attending the University of St Andrews in the early 2000s, and the rest is history. Flip through as we look back at the duchess's journey from commoner to royalty.
Three-year-old Kate scales rocks during a family holiday in the Lake District.
A five-year-old Kate smiles for the camera.
Kate arrives for her and Prince William's graduation ceremony from the University of St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland.
Kate and Prince William pose for a photo on the day of their graduation.
Kate arrives in glittering garb at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco at The Renaissance Rooms in London, England.
The newly engaged Kate and William pose for photographs in the State Apartments of St James's Palace in London, England.
Kate arrives at Westminster Abbey for her wedding, while younger sister Pippa Middleton carries the train of her gown.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge emerge smiling from their wedding.
Kate and William share a quick kiss for the crowds.
Hand in hand, the newlyweds leave Buckingham Palace on their way to their honeymoon.
Kate and William pose for the official tour portrait for their trip to Canada and California in the gardens of Clarence House in London, England.
The royal couple hugs after participating in a dragon boat race at Dalvay-by-the-Sea on day five of their North American Tour.
Kate wears a lavender dress to the BAFTA Brits to Watch event held at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Kate sits next to Queen Elizabeth II during a fashion show at De Montfort University in Leicester, England.
Kate and William hug in celebration after Philip Hindes, Jason Kenny, and Sir Chris Hoy of Great Britain win the gold and a new world record in the men's team sprint track cycling final during the 2012 London Olympics.
Kate carries her newborn son, Prince George, as her and William depart the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pose for a family photo, including newborn Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge, Lupo the cocker spaniel, and Tilly the retriever in the garden of the Middleton family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire.
Kate smiles as she carries Prince George after his christening at the Chapel Royal.
A sweet moment is captured between the royal family during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in London, England.
The duchess walks through a poppy field art installation entitled Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red by artist Paul Cummins in the moat of the Tower of London to commemorate the First World War.
The royal couple pose with their newborn daughter, Princess Charlotte, as they depart the Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital in London, England.
Kate smiles at Princess Charlotte before her christening.
The duke and duchess have a playful moment in the snow while skiing in the French Alps in France.
Prince William, Duchess Kate, Prince George, and Princess Charlotte pose for a family photo in the snow.
The royal couple plays football games during a visit to the Banganga Tank, where they met representatives of SMILE during the royal visit to India and Bhutan in Mumbai.
William and Kate smile at each other during a game drive at Kaziranga National Park in Guwahati, India.
The royal couple smile in front of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.
Kate wears an elegant red dress at a reception at the Government House on day three of the royal tour of Canada.
Kate plays with Charlotte during a children's party for military families during the royal tour of Canada.
The royal family attends a children's party for military families during the royal tour of Canada.
Kate wears an off-the-shoulder floral gown at the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Albert Hall.
The Duchess of Cambridge plays with her daughter at the wedding of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews at St Mark's Church in Englefield Green, England.
Kate dances with Paddington Bear as she attends the Charities Forum Event at Paddington Station in London, England.
The Cambridge royal family pose for their 2017 Christmas card at Kensington Palace.
Kate greets Rafael Chana, a 4-year-old patient at Great Ormond Street Hospital, during a visit to officially open the Mittal Children's Medical Centre, home to the new Premier Inn Clinical Building in London, England.
Kate heads to a dinner at Norway's Royal Palace with King Harald V of Norway during a visit to Sweden and Norway with Prince William.
Kate holds her newborn son, Prince Louis, outside of St Mary's Hospital.
Kate plays with her children, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, in the grass during the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy at the Beaufort Polo Club in Gloucester, England.
Kate holds Prince Louis as the royal Cambridge family head to the newborn's christening at the Chapel Royal, St James's Palace, in London, England.
The duchess attends a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace wearing a blue gown, pearls, and a tiara.
Kate and William attend a party for families of military personnel deployed in Cyprus at Kensington Palace.
Kate wears a one-shoulder white gown at the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.
Kate plays with Louis during the Chelsea Flower Show.
Kate holds a small bouquet during a visit to the D-Day: Interception, Intelligence, Invasion exhibition at Bletchley Park in Bletchley, England.
Kate stands holding Louis during Trooping the Colour, the queen's annual birthday parade, in London, England.
Princes Louis, George, and William, with Princess Charlotte and Duchess Kate, appear on the balcony during Trooping the Colour.
The royal parents bring Prince George and Princess Charlotte to their first day of school at Thomas's Battersea in London, England.
Kate wears a floral dress while attending the Back to Nature festival at RHS Garden Wisley in Woking, England.
William and Kate pull pints of lager as they visit the Empire Music Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Kate receives daffodils during a visit to St. Joseph’s SureStart Facility in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.
Kate plays football during a visit to Windsor Park Stadium, home of the Irish Football Association, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Kate attends day one of the Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse.
Kate arrives by tuk-tuk as she and William attend a special reception hosted by British High Commissioner Thomas Drew at the Pakistan National Monument during day two of their royal tour of Pakistan.
Kate visits the Badshahi Mosque.
Kate visits a settlement of the Kalash people to learn more about their culture and unique heritage in Chitral, Pakistan.
Kate laughs while trying her hand at cricket at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, Pakistan.
Kate visits the Army Canine Centre with William.
Kate opens The Nook Children's Hospice in Framingham Earl, Norfolk. The Duchess of Cambridge is royal patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices.
Kate attends the Royal Variety Performance at Palladium Theatre in London, England.
The duchess talks to guests at an evening reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps at Buckingham Palace.
Princess Charlotte and Kate attend the Christmas Day church service at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate.
61 Photos of Kate Middleton That You Forgot Existed
Kate Middleton wasn't always referred to as Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Before marrying college sweetheart Prince William and becoming the mother of three little royals, Kate was simply a British commoner. Born to then-airline officer and air hostess Michael Middleton and Carole Goldsmith, Kate grew up as the eldest child of three in Bucklebury, Berkshire. She met Prince William while attending the University of St Andrews in the early 2000s, and the rest is history. Flip through as we look back at the duchess's journey from commoner to royalty.
Looking back at the Duchess of Cambridge's best moments through the years.
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