56 Photos Of Kate Middleton Before She Became A Duchess
Kate Middleton is best known as the Duchess of Cambridge; the wife of Prince William; the mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis; and an overall style icon. But her years leading up to becoming a member of the royal family look a lot different. Click through to see 55 photos of Duchess Catherine from her pre-royal life, from childhood to a college meeting with her future husband and much more.
c. 1985
A candid of 3-year-old Kate Middleton taken during a family vacation in England's lake district.
c. 1986
Kate with little sister Pippa and father Michael in Jerash, Jordan, where the family lived for two and half years. Prince William recently recreated this photo during a trip to Jordan.
c. 1987
A photo of the future duchess at the age of 5.
2002
Walking in a St. Andrew's University fashion show.
2005
Arriving at Prince William's graduation from the University of St. Andrews.
2005
A family photo of Kate at her graduation from St. Andrew's University.
2005
Another family photo of Kate and Prince William on their graduation day.
2005
Attending the wedding of Hugh Van Cutsem Junior and Rose Astor.
2005
At the Gatcombe Park Festival of British Eventing.
2005
Running errands with her father Michael in London.
2005
On a romantic ski weekend to Switzerland with Prince William.
2005
Walking around the Spirit Of Christmas Shopping Festival.
2006
Attending the Cheltenham Races.
2006
Leaving a pre-Wimbledon party hosted by Sir Richard Branson in London.
2006
Watching then-boyfriend Prince William play in the Chakravarty Cup charity polo match.
2006
At the Rundle Cup Day At Tidworth Polo Club.
2006
At the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Military Academy.
2006
Attending the wedding of Laura Parker Bowles and Harry Lopes in Wiltshire.
2006
Watching a polo match at Englefield House.
2006
Watching Prince William play a charity polo match at the Beaufort Polo Club.
2006
Attending a store opening party in London.
2007
Attending the Cheltenham Festival.
2007
Attending a book launch party with her sister, Pippa.
2007
Out in London.
2007
Leaving London restaurant Mahiki.
2007
Strolling in London.
2007
Attending the Cheltenham Race Festival with Prince William.
2007
At the Badminton Horse Trials.
2007
Training for a rowing competition on the River Thames.
2007
At Windsor with Pippa after one of Prince William's polo matches.
2007
Arriving at Wembley Stadium for the Concert For Diana.
2007
Out in London with friends.
2007
Leaving a dinner in London.
2007
Training for a rowing event on the River Thames.
2007
Shoe shopping.
2007
Hosting an exhibition event for photographer Alistair Morrison.
2008
Leaving the O2 area in London.
2008
With Prince William at his graduation from the Royal Air Force.
2008
With Prince Harry watching the Order of the Garter procession at Windsor Castle.
2008
Skiing with Prince William in Switzerland.
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Attending the Cheltenham Horse Race.
2008
At Coworth Park watching Prince William and Price Harry play in a polo match.
2008
At the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor and George Gilman.
2008
Arriving at a Roller Disco-themed charity event in London.
2008
Out in London.
2008
Watching Prince William and Price Harry in a polo match at the Beaufort Polo Club.
2009
Watching Prince William and Prince Harry play in the Dorchester Trophy polo match.
2009
At the wedding of Nicholas van Cutsem and Alice C. Hadden-Paton.
2010
Watching Prince William and Prince Harry play in the Chakravarty Cup polo match.
2010
At a photo op after announcing her engagement to Prince William.
2010
Arriving with Prince William to the wedding of Harry Meade and Rosemarie Bradford.
2011
With Prince William after launching a new Royal National Lifeboat in Trearddur, Wales.
2011
Returning to her alma mater, St. Andrews, to announce a scholarship fundraising campaign.
2011
Out in Northern Ireland.
2011
Out with Prince William in Whitton Park just before the royal wedding.
Arriving at the Goring Hotel to spend her last night before becoming a royal.
TBH, she's always looked great.