The Duchess of Cambridge was born on January 9, 1982 in Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading, Berkshire England. She was baptized under the name Catherine Elizabeth Middleton. She is the eldest daughter of the three children of Carole Elizabeth and Michael Middleton. Her mother was a former flight attendant and a part-owner of a private company while her father was a flight dispatcher for British airways. Her siblings were named Philippa Charlotte and James Middleton. She studied in University of Andrews where she met her husband Prince William.

Middleton’s family owns “Party Pieces”, a private company that sells party decorations and supplies. She worked for their business as a catalogue photographer, webpage designer, and marketing officer. She also worked as an accessory buyer with the clothing brand “Jigsaw”.

Kate was able to establish a good image to the public. She was selected in several magazines such as in “The Daily Telegraph” as the “Most Promising Newcomer” in its 2006 issue. She got the eighth spot in “Tatler’s” top ten style icons in the year 2007. Middleton was labeled as one of the “Fabulous Independents” of Richard Blackwell in year 2007. She was also selected as the monthly beauty icon of “Style.com” in June 2008. The following month, she was listed in Vanity Fair’s international best-dressed list.

Kate gained more prominence when she had romantic relationship with Prince William of Wales. They met in University of Andrews in year 2001. Middleton was in her second year when she met Prince William. According to various reports, the two were officially together in December 2003. The rumored relationship took a huge media attention. They were seen publicly in April 2004 during their ski trip in Klosters. Middleton started to complain to her lawyer because of media harassment. In December 2005, a German Magazine named “Das Nee” posted photos revealing Middleton’s place in London. She was granted a 24-hour security detail given by the Royalty and Diplomatic Protection Department. Speculations became intense that Middleton and Prince William will soon be engaged. However, no engagement happened that time. On April 14, 2007, the couple became the top story of the newspaper “The Sun” when they revealed that the couple broke up. The speculated reason of break up is that Middleton felt not receiving enough attention from Prince William who is struggling to pursue his Army career. The couple was able to fix their relationship eventually.

The Prince of Wales and Kate’s engagement revealed when Clarence House announced it on November 16, 2010. The engagement gained too much media attention because of Middleton’s status. She was a commoner, while Prince William belongs to the royal family. The couple was engaged on October 20, 2010 in Kenya, Africa during their 10-day trip to celebrate Prince William’s passing in his RAF helicopter search and rescue course. The wedding was dated to happen on April 29, 2010 at Westminster Abbey, London. The wedding was attended by almost 1,900 guests wherein most guests belong to the royal family.

The wedding was broadcasted worldwide and it was compared to the marriage of the Prince William’s parents; Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. All the details in the royal wedding became popular around the world. Kate Middleton wore a white dress which was made by the British designer Sarah Burton while the Duke of Cambridge wore his uniform in his honorary rank of Colonel of the Irish Guards.

Recently, the Duchess of Cambridge was rumored on being pregnant. It was speculated when she visited to a UNICEF distribution center in Copenhagen, Denmark. The speculations became intense when she avoided a certain food product from the event.

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The Duchess of Cambridge attended her first solo engagement in London on Wednesday taking the place of her father-in-law, Prince Charles with only a day’s notice.  A palace aid said that the Duchess had a little bit of time beforehand to prepare for the engagement yet it all went very well.  Kate Middleton, 29, stepped in for the Prince Charles, 62, at a charity dinner for IN Kind Direct at the Clarence House because the Price of Wales was unexpectedly called to Riyadh to pay his respects to the Saudi Arabian Family following the death of the Crown Prince.  The aid also said that the duchess was so pleased that her first solo engagement was for the Prince of Wales, who has shown her so much support over the years.

A St James Palace spokesman said that the Duchess of Cambridge was delighted to be able to step in for her father-in-law to celebrate the work of In Kind Direct at the dinner.  Clad in a pale blue floor-length chiffon gown with flowing Grecian-style pleated material and wearing her hair in a sophisticated half-up style, the Duchess mingled with 30 guests.  The dress was by Amanda Wakeley and formed part of her 2006 Autumn/Winter collection.  There was silver embellishment underneath the bust area and around the straps.  The dress had double straps that crossed over at the collarbone. The reception was held to thank funders and supporters of the charity, which redistributes surplus goods from manufacturers and retailers to UK charities working at home and abroad.  The Prince of Wales founded the charity in 1996.

Robin Boles, chief executive of In Kind Direct, said that this event was a unique opportunity for In Kind Direct to thank generous supporters who have helped us over the years to deliver so much benefit for UK charities and the millions of people they serve.  In addition, he said that they were delighted that the duchess was able to step in at such short notice after their founder was unexpectedly called away.  The duchess hosted a very special evening with absolute professionalism and charm.

In this event, the duchess’ half-up hairstyle reveal the three-inch scar from just above her left ear to her left temple.  A St James Palace spokesman was quick to downplay the mark, explaining to the Daily Mail that it was related to a childhood operation.  The spokesman refused to give further information so the Mail approached London surgeon John Scurr who cast doubts on how grave the cause of the scar was.  He said that he doubt that it was any serious condition but a result of an arteriovenous malformation – a birthmark – being removed.

In spite of this flaw, that barely affects the beauty of the Duchess; she clearly impressed the guests in attendance during the event.  One guest said that she is more beautiful in person than you can imagine, she literally wowed the room, and she looked amazing.