Rare Young Photos Of Kate Middleton To Feed Your Early 2000s Nostalgia
See rare moments of young Kate Middleton captured from her life before she became a member of the British royal family.
Since she entered the public eye as the wife of Prince William over ten years ago, Kate Middleton has been regarded as one of the most influential pop culture figures. From her ultra-chic style to her classic elegance to her philanthropic efforts, the Princess of Wales has emerged as one of the world's most beloved royal figures in recent years.
In a romantic, extravagant wedding ceremony, Kate Middleton married Prince William in 2011 with over 72 million viewers watching the proceedings, making the event one of the most highly-watched in recent history. The couple are parents to George, Charlotte, and Louis, and split their time between family obligations, royal duties, and charitable endeavors across the world.
Before she was Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, she was Kate Middleton of Berkshire, where she spent much of her childhood. Middleton was born to Michael and Carole Middleton—a family with distant ties to the royal lineage of England. The Princess of Wales enjoyed a quiet childhood and spent her teen years at Marlborough College, a boarding school where she became the captain of the girl's field hockey team and maintained excellent grades. Following her graduation, she took a gap year, and studied abroad in Florence and Chile. Middleton earned her degree from the University of St. Andrews, and throughout her time there, studied art history, engaged in on-campus philanthropic clubs, and worked part-time. The Princess of Wales met William while at university in 2001, and the two began dating in 2003—marking the start of a long relationship. Although they had met previously, Middleton reportedly caught Prince William's attention after he saw her on stage modeling for a charity fashion show, and after the runway presentation, the two struck up a friendship that eventually blossomed into a royal union.
Below, see rare photos of young Kate Middleton from her pre-royal years, ranging from childhood to her university days.
