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Kate Middleton is 42! Celebrate her birthday with her best photos here.
Kate Middleton is beloved by Britain as the Princess Of Wales. But unlike her hubby Prince William, she wasn’t always destined to be royalty. Kate, born January 9, 1982, first charmed the Prince when they met in 2001 while studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
They began their courtship around 2003, it wasn’t until Nov. 2010 that the couple was finally engaged. People around the world tuned in to watch their royal wedding when it happened in 2011. The Prince and Princess started a family soon after, welcoming Prince George in 2013, Princess Charlotte in 2015, and Prince Louis in 2018.
Kate isn’t just a princess. She’s been dedicated to philanthropy since assuming her title. She holds patronage within over 20 charitable and military organizations, including Action for Children, SportsAid, and the National Portrait Gallery.
And through it all, she’s been the epitome of glamour. Her fashion choices have been mimicked by many, in turn, catapulting the career of designers like Emilia Wickstead. Kate was truly radiant during this appearance at Britain’s National Portrait Gallery in London on May 4, 2016.
Ready for more photos of Princess Kate Middleton? Check out our gallery here.
Kate Middleton in 2002
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Kate Middleton in 2004
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Kate Middleton at a 2005 Wedding
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Kate Middleton in 2005
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Kate Middleton & Prince William’s Graduation
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Kate Middleton at a 2006 Ball
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Kate Middleton in 2007
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Kate Middleton & Prince William After Polo
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Kate Middleton & Prince William Announce Their Engagement
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Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress
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Kate Middleton in 2012
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Kate Middleton in 2014
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Kate Middleton Plays Tennis
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The Royals in 2017
![The Royals in 2017](https://hollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Kate-Middleton-Young-SS-13.jpg?w=680)
Kate Middleton in 2018
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Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace in 2019
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The Royals in 2020
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Kate Middleton & Prince William at the Premiere of ‘No Time to Die’
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Kate Middleton at a 2022 Ball
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Kate Middleton on Christmas Day 2022
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Kate Middleton in 2023
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Kate Middleton in 2023
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