Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend a service... Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at St Andrew's Cathedral for Easter Sunday Service on April 20, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. [9][201][205] In February 2020, Catherine spoke on a podcast about her experiences with "mum guilt" in balancing work/life commitments, and described bringing her newborn home from the hospital for the first time as "terrifying". It was announced that a steering group would research solutions to problems facing young people, and how it impacted society and the economy. [100] On 26 October 2011, she undertook her first solo engagement at a reception for In Kind Direct, hosted at Clarence House, stepping in for the Prince of Wales. [256] The Duchess has been credited for popularizing nude pumps and hosiery in the early years of her marriage. The Duchess made solo visits to the Netherlands in October 2016 and, at the request of Her Majesty's Government, to Luxembourg in May 2017 to participate in the official commemoration of the 1867 Treaty of London. [24][25][14][26] The British press refused to publish the paparazzi shots. Many newspapers outside the UK published the picture. [234][235], The Duchess, prominent for her fashion style, has been placed on numerous "best dressed" lists. [62][63] In April 2007, Prince William and Middleton ended their relationship. East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH) is a charity that supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. 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They joined forces again in 2014 to witness the spectacular Tour de France Grand Depart in Yorkshire, where they signalled the start of the race, and in 2015 supported Prince Harry in his role as President of the Rugby World Cup. Their engagement was announced in November 2010. 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[136] In February 2019, the Duke and Duchess carried out a two-day visit of Northern Ireland, visiting Belfast, Fermanagh, and Ballymena. In particular, The Duchess has highlighted the need for open and honest conversations about the subject of mental health to try and combat stigma, and also the importance of early intervention mental health support for young people, to tackle these issues at the earliest possible stage, so that children have the brightest possible futures, as they deserve. [118] The tour began in New Zealand where they visited Wellington, Blenheim, Auckland, Dunedin, Queenstown and Christchurch. See all the latest news, pictures, beauty and fashion choices from Kate Middleton, now known as Catherine, The Duchess of Cambridge following her marriage to Prince William. Sie ist seit dem 29. [224] In late March 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge started supporting a new mental health initiative by the Public Health England amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. Juli 2013 im St. Marys Hospital in London geboren, in dem auch sein Vater Prinz William zur Welt kam. [197] Later it was announced that the photographs would be published in a book titled Hold Still: A Portrait of Our Nation in 2020, the foreword to which will be written by Catherine. Author Katie Nicholl suggests that the two met before going to St Andrews through mutual friends while Middleton was a student at Marlborough College. [291] In 2010, she pursued an invasion of privacy claim against two agencies and photographer Niraj Tanna, who took photographs of her over Christmas 2009. 1949)[19] and his wife, Carole (née Goldsmith; b. [108] During this overseas visit, she made her first official speech abroad, while visiting a hospice in Malaysia, drawing on her experience as patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices. [167] In October 2012, the Duchess, alongside Action on Addiction, launched the M-PACT programme (Moving Parents and Children Together), one of the only UK programmes to focus specifically on the impact of drug addiction on families. [43], In November 2006, Middleton commenced part-time work for twelve months as an accessory buyer with the clothing chain Jigsaw. Here are the best Kate Middleton outfits and a collection of standout fashion statements. Runs over 400 projects for some of the UK's most vulnerable and excluded children and young people. Kate Middleton met Prince William as a student at St Andrews University. [335] Other paternal ancestors are Sir Thomas Fairfax (1475–1520) and his wife Anne Gascoigne, who was a descendant of King Edward III. [116] The tour was Catherine's first visit to the area and Prince George's first major public appearance since his christening in October 2013. [129] Countries visited by the couple in 2017 include France, Poland, Germany, and Belgium. [173] In 2017, she replaced the Queen as patron of The Lawn Tennis Association,[174] All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club,[175] and Action for Children. Following HRH’s engagements, styles & more. [58] During their second year, Middleton shared a flat with William and two other friends. [189] In December 2019, she succeeded the Queen as Royal Patron of Family Action. The official Instagram account of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, based at Kensington Palace. Place2Be works in schools providing early intervention mental health support, without stigmatising children, young people or families and at a point where they need it most. [251] The shoot took place on the Sandringham Estate; Catherine was involved in selecting her wardrobe of "off-duty jeans and shirts" reflecting her love of the countryside. Her Royal Highness is a keen photographer, and an Honorary Member of the Royal Photographic Society. npgshop.org.uk/products/hold-still-hardcover. [198] In December 2020, the Duke and Duchess became joint patrons of NHS Charities Together. For other uses, see. [228] The results of the survey were released in November 2020 during an online Early Years forum composed of medical experts hosted by the Royal Foundation, where the Duchess was a keynote speaker. On their wedding day, 29 April 2011 2. [146][147][148] Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed his support for the initiative, while First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon criticised the tour, citing travel restrictions; UK, Scottish and Welsh governments were consulted before planning the tour.[149][150]. [176], In January 2018, locks of her hair were reportedly donated to the Little Princess Trust, a charity which makes wigs for children diagnosed with cancer. As part of Her Royal Highness's work around the early years, The Duchess of Cambridge is a committed champion of issues related to children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. The Duchess of Cambridge has carried out a number of overseas visits with her husband including to Realm and Commonwealth nations on behalf of The Queen, or to undertake an official tour to represent Britain at the request of the Government. Their Royal Highnesses visited Ottawa on Parliament Hill during Canada Day festivities, 1 July 2011. 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[59] From 2003 to 2005, they both resided at Balgove House on the Strathtyrum estate with two roommates. [123] In October 2015, the Duchess attended her first state banquet at Buckingham Palace, held to host Chinese President Xi Jinping. [126][127] Later that month, the couple met again with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at Kensington Palace. [33] She was a boarder at Marlborough College, a co-educational independent boarding school in Wiltshire;[34][35] Middleton showed talent in sports and was captain of the women's field hockey team. [195][196] The online exhibition collected over 5.2 million page views. 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[216] During a speech at the Royal Foundation forum in 2018, the Duchess said she would continue her work to raise awareness for mental health and said that "The mental health of children and adults is one area where a long-term view will make all the difference to future generations. Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, United Kingdom. Their official residence is at Kensington Palace. The program was set up following the 2012 Olympics and provides apprenticeship opportunities for people who desire to pursue a career as a professional coach. The Duchess of Cambridge, born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton, married Prince William at Westminster Abbey in April 2011. [191][192] In May 2020, the Duchess as the patron of the National Portrait Gallery launched "Hold Still", a project to capture people's life during lockdown, which garnered 31,000 submissions. [54], In 2001, Middleton met Prince William while they were students in residence at St Salvator's Hall at the University of St Andrews. [253] In 2018, Tatler named her on its list of Britain's best dressed people, praising her for "recycling her looks, rather than wearing them as one-offs", as well as her use of "both high street and high-end brands". 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In 2018 The Duke and Duchess visited Sweden, where they met Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel, and Norway, meeting Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit for a series of engagements in the country. [106] As part of her role, the Duchess attended numerous sporting events throughout the games. [304] While the Duchess was visiting the Blue Mountains in Sydney, a picture was taken of her bare bottom as her dress blew up. The announcement was made earlier in the pregnancy than is usual as she had been admitted to King Edward VII's Hospital suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness. [2] Er lebt mit seinen Eltern und seinen beiden jüngeren Geschwistern im Kensington Palace in London sowie in Anmer Hall in der englischen Grafschaft Norfolk. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge GCVO (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982), is a member of the British royal family. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge arrives at Basildon Sporting Village on October 30, 2018 in London, England. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charitable causes and organisations, several of which are centred around providing children … [141] The couple conducted an interview for CNN in Lahore while visiting the SoS Children's Village, where the Duchess gave a speech relating to her work on the early years. She mucked in at Jigsaw", "How Kate Middleton Proved Herself Worthy Of Prince William To Queen Elizabeth", "Duchess of Cornwall takes Kate Middleton's charity to her heart", "Jeweller Boodles bows to online sales trend", "Prince William and Kate Middleton take ringside seats at boxing ball", "Kate Middleton Had a Massive Fortune Before She Was a Duchess. [299][300] In September 2017, Closer was fined €100,000 and its editor Laurence Pieau and owner Ernesto Mauri were each fined €45,000. [142][143] In March 2020, the Duke and Duchess carried out a three-day tour of Ireland, visiting County Meath, Kildare, and Galway. Despite the palace's statement that most of the material was not given to them before publication, the magazine's editor-in-chief announced that he would stand behind the story as the palace had been aware of it for months. Children's services at Evelina London are mainly located in their state-of-the-art building alongside St Thomas' Hospital, but they also provide care to young patients in the community in Lambeth and Southwark. [310] When in Scotland, she is known as the Countess of Strathearn. März 2021. She was baptised at St Andrew's Bradfield, Berkshire, on 20 June 1982. [268][269] The brands she favours are noted in the media. [288] Former royal press secretary Dickie Arbiter stated that her treatment by the press drew parallels to the tumultuous experience of William's mother in the early years of her marriage. [29], The family lived in Amman, Jordan, from May 1984 to September 1986 where her father worked for British Airways. An ihrem Hochzeitstag trug sie eine Tiara aus der königlichen Sammlung. For the appearance, the Duchess once again did tonal dressing right, slipping into a head-to-toe beige look that included some of her most-worn labels. [41] Middleton was an active member of The Lumsden Club, which held fundraisers and community projects each year. On their wedding day, 29 April 2011 4. The photoshoot was done in collaboration with her patronage, the National Portrait Gallery, where two pictures from the shoot were displayed. [13][14][15][16] She was baptised at St Andrew's Bradfield, a local parish church, on 20 June 1982. Here’s 7 similar styles . Their wedding took place on 29 April 2011. [125] Activities included visiting children's charities such as Childline India, as well as a visit to Lingkana Palace. [290] In 2009, Middleton was awarded £10,000 damages and an apology from the photographic press agency Rex Features Ltd. after she was photographed playing tennis on Christmas Eve while on holiday in Cornwall. In 2017 The Duchess championed the Heads Together mental health campaign with The Duke of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex. The couple's children—Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis of Cambridge—are third, fourth, and fifth in the line of succession to the British throne, respectively. [104] On 19 March, she gave her first speaking engagement for the opening of the Treehouse, a new children's hospice opened by East Anglia's Children's Hospices, of which she is a patron. [336][337], "Kate Middleton" redirects here. [96][97][98] The tour included a two-day trip to California. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. [2] She studied art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she met William in 2001. In March 2011, the Duke and Duchess set up a gift fund held by The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry to allow well-wishers who wanted to give them a wedding gift to donate money to charities they care about instead. [206] She has also highlighted the importance of "a happy home" and "a safe environment" for children, and described her "passion" for the outdoors, referencing it as an asset to building childhood wellbeing and developmental foundations.