Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born in Berkshire, England, to a middle-class family. She had no aspirations to be royalty. Now married to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Kate is a mother, an activist, and a style icon. Young readers will learn about her early life in England, the issues that are important to her, and how she became the subject of a modern-day fairy tale. Easy-to-follow text is supported by full-color photos and quotes from the duchess herself. A Words to Know section helps readers learn new vocabulary, while Further Reading encourages deeper learning.
Kate Middleton is the wife of Englands Prince William and future Queen of England. Find out about her life before Buckingham Palace, from her middle-class childhood all the way through university and young adulthood.
This fully illustrated book is a celebration of Kate Middleton's first year as the Duchess of Cambridge. It will detail her official and unofficial public appearances, including her honeymoon in the Seychelles and her first official trip as a member of the Royal Family to Canada and the US.
**UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2018 WITH A NEW CHAPTER ON PRINCE LOUIS** Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is known to most of the world as Kate Middleton.She was an ordinary girl on her way to an ordinary life until she met her Prince Charming.Now, she appears on television and in magazines. She wears beautiful, expensive clothing and travels all over the world. One day, she will be Queen of England. But along the way, she was bullied as a schoolgirl and she waited nearly ten years before marrying Prince William.Learn more about Kate's road to royalty in this book!Written at Lexile level 930 (same as the Little House on the Prairie books), this book will appeal to girls eager to learn more about the most popular royal since Princess Diana. Full-color photos; timeline that places Kate's life events into context next to world historical events.
This biography details one of the most captivating couples in the world: Prince William and Princess Catherine "Kate" Middleton, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Features include compelling descriptions of their early lives, including the dramatic events of William's childhood. Readers will learn about their courtship, marriage, and family life. A timeline of significant moments supports the narrative. An overarching theme is why they deserve to be called a "power couple," with an emphasis on the couple's public service and philanthropic efforts. The volume provides an authoritative, concise history of the monarchy, and a greater understanding of historic and current expectations for the heirs to the British throne.
Thrust into the global spotlight on her engagement to Prince William, Kate wore a sapphire blue wrap dress by London-based label Issa that promptly sold out. It was the first step in Kate's evolution to become the modern royal style icon she is today – the Duchess of Cambridge. In the decade since, Kate has become the Duchess of Cambridge, a future Queen and a mother of three. Her outfits range from high street to haute couture, with women worldwide fascinated by her style and eager to copy it. The Duchess has used her clothing to make diplomatic gestures, to send messages of solidarity and to show respect. One day, her wardrobe underscores her status as a senior royal; the next it's all about being just like any 30-something Mum. But thanks to an explosion of 24/7 news coverage and social media, her choices are analysed more closely than those of any royal before. In this book, Bethan Holt marks the tenth anniversary of Kate's royal life by taking readers on a highly illustrated journey through the Duchess's style evolution.
Kate Middleton is the wife of Englands Prince William and future Queen of England. Find out about her life before Buckingham Palace, from her middle-class childhood all the way through university and young adulthood.
Kate Middleton, now Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is today's princess. She is a role model, wife and mother of a future king, and she's a style icon. Here readers get a close-up view of Kate Middleton - from her school days to her wedding to the future king - with interesting facts, fun trivia and quotes.
Learn about the inspirational story of Kate Middleton In Kate Middleton: A Biography of the Duchess of Cambridge you will learn about Kate Middleton's magical life. Kate Middleton's story seems like a modern-day fairytale; a girl from relatively humble beginnings is now a beautiful young woman living the life of a princess. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; her husband, Prince William; and brother-in-law, Prince Harry, have endeared themselves to people worldwide with their down-to-earth nature, willingness to laugh at themselves and accessibility. As interest in the royals continues to gain legions of new fans, there is more and more interest in their histories: What has made Kate the woman she is today? How did Kate meet her prince? What is her life like now? Read this biography to learn the answers to all these questions and so much more about this engaging woman and her magical life with her prince. Here is a preview of this biography: Kate--An Introduction Kate's Childhood University Life and the Courtship The Wedding Reaction to Kate Life as a Royal Here is an excerpt from the book: At the time of the troubled relationship between William and Kate, reports indicated that Kate was very aware of the snobbery she and her family faced, with her primary concern being for the wellbeing of her family. In fact, Kate is the first working-class woman ("non-blueblood") to marry into the royal family in modern history; the last time it happened was in 1660. Therefore, Kate has become an example of the upward mobility possible in modern England, in addition to demonstrating that the royal family is prepared to relax tradition and become more relevant in today's society. Whether acceptance of Kate into the royal family was reluctant, or a relatively easy decision after seeing how happy William was, has been the subject of much speculation, with reports that the Duchess of Cornwall, in particular, thought Kate was "too common" and encouraged Prince Charles to urge his son to reconsider his relationship with Kate. This was despite the fact that Kate was set to become the first royal bride to hold a degree.
