Catherine, Princess of Wales - Princess

Catherine, Princess of Wales (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton on 9 January 1982), is a member of the British royal family and the wife of William, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the throne. She holds the title Princess of Wales since her husband's investiture in 2022, making her the first to bear it since Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1981. Born in Reading, Berkshire, to Michael and Carole Middleton, she grew up in a middle-class family with two siblings, Pippa and James, and attended Marlborough College before studying art history at the University of St Andrews, where she met Prince William in 2001. Their relationship, which began as a friendship and turned romantic, led to an engagement in 2010 and a wedding at Westminster Abbey in April 2011, attended by over two billion viewers worldwide. The couple has three children: Prince George (born 2013), Princess Charlotte (born 2015), and Prince Louis (born 2018). Known for her poised public demeanor, fashion influence, and dedication to charitable causes—particularly early childhood development through initiatives like the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood—Catherine has become one of the most admired figures in the monarchy. As of 2025, she continues to support the royal family while managing her duties alongside her health and family priorities. Standing at 5 feet 9 inches with a warm smile, chestnut hair, and elegant style, she embodies modern grace and accessibility.

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