Catherine, princess of Wales: Quick Facts

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News •

Friday news quiz: What worries Princess Catherine, plus Australia's second-best insect • Nov. 12, 2026, 1:30 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Kate Middleton Welcomes Prince George Back From Boarding School: “I Can’t Wait to Have Them All Home.” • Oct. 27, 2026, 9:29 AM ET (Vanity Fair)

Princess Kate connects with families at children's hospice • Oct. 22, 2026, 11:53 AM ET (USA Today)

Princess Kate's outfit steals the show as king hosts Sultan of Oman • Oct. 21, 2026, 9:32 AM ET (USA Today)

Kate Middleton is Channeled by Princess Rajwa of Jordan During Charity Event • Oct. 17, 2026, 2:37 PM ET (Vanity Fair)

Facts

Also Known As	Kate Middleton • Catherine, Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge • Catherine Elizabeth Middleton
Born	January 9, 1982 (age 44) • Reading • England
Notable Family Members	spouse William, prince of Wales
Role In	British Royal Wedding of 2011

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Catherine, Princess of Wales, smiling and wearing a maroon coat and turtleneck during a visit, with blurred people in the background.

Kate Middleton with long, wavy brown hair, wearing a black feathered fascinator and a light-colored outfit, attends a wedding at The Queen's Chapel, St. James's Palace.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in a red military uniform, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, in a white lace wedding gown, walk hand in hand after their wedding at Westminster Abbey.

Prince William and Catherine, duke and duchess of Cambridge

Queen Elizabeth II waves while standing beside Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the Diamond Jubilee.

Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, smiling and holding infant Prince George in a christening gown at St. James's Palace.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, holds newborn Princess Charlotte while standing beside Prince William, who waves, outside the Lindo Wing of St. Mary's Hospital in London.

Prince William, Catherine, Prince Louis, Princess Charlotte, and Prince George of Cambridge stand together on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, with Charlotte waving.

Prince William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, smiling as they leave a stone building; Catherine waves while wearing a red coat.

Princess Catherine, Prince William, Prince Harry, and Meghan, duchess of Sussex

How did Prince William and Kate Middleton meet?

Prince William, Prince of Wales, wearing a white shirt and dark jacket, speaks with another man at an indoor event.

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