Every week HELLO.RU talks about what celebrity children wear. Last time we got acquainted with the style of the daughters of actors Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel - Virgo and Leonie, and today the heroine of our column is not just a famous, but a royal child. Meet the daughter of Kate Middleton and Prince William, Princess Charlotte and her royal wardrobe!

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On May 2, 2015, Prince William and Kate Middleton became parents for the second time, giving Prince George a sister and Britain the fourth in line to the throne. The Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to a daughter at St. Mary's Hospital in Paddington, London: as Kensington Palace reported on its Twitter page, the baby was born at 8:34 a.m. English time, her birth weight was 3 kilograms 700 grams.

During the birth, Kate was next to her husband, Prince William, who, a few hours after the birth of his daughter, left St. Mary's Hospital and went to Kensington Palace to pick up his eldest son, Prince George. By evening, George, in his dad’s arms, appeared on the threshold of the Lindo wing, where his mother and sister were. The touching scene was reminiscent of three decades ago when William's father, Prince Charles, brought him to the Lindo Wing in 1984 to meet his newborn brother, Prince Harry, and visit his mother, Princess Diana.

Prince William with his son Prince George at the Lindo Wing of St Mary's Hospital, 2015Kate Middleton and Prince William with their newborn daughterPrincess Charlotte

At 6:10 pm London time, the doors to the Lindo Wing opened and Kate Middleton and Prince William walked out with their newborn daughter. The girl was introduced to the world less than ten hours after birth: the baby was wrapped in a white lace blanket and slept peacefully in the arms of her mother, who, contrary to everyone's expectations, chose not a polka dot dress for her appearance in honor of the memory of Princess Diana, but a snow-white outfit decorated yellow flowers. Having presented the newborn to the public, Kate and William returned to the hospital, which they soon left, going to Kensington Palace to see Prince George, who had gone there earlier.

On May 4, Kensington Palace announced the name of the newborn princess - Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, as well as the title - Her Royal Highness Princess Charlotte of Cambridge. If the second and third names of the Princess of Cambridge are a tribute to Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana, then the first is worth talking about separately. It is believed that the name Charlotte was given to the baby in honor of Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, who reigned from 1760 to 1820. She was very kind, soft, elegant woman, sponsored musicians such as Handel, Bach and Mozart. The name Charlotte is also related to the Middleton family - this is the second name younger sister Duchess Catherine, Pippa. And if Pippa met Charlotte shortly after her birth, then Prince William’s brother, Prince Harry, was serving in Australia at that time.

“She’s incredibly beautiful and I’m counting down the days until I can finally see her,” Harry was quoted as saying by Kensington Palace.

Prince George and Princess CharlotteKate Middleton and Princess Charlotte

See the whole world with official photos Charlotte was able to do so on June 7, when the Palace published the first photographs of the princess with her brother Prince George. The photos were taken by Kate Middleton in mid-May in one of the rooms of the Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, where the family lives. Later, on July 5, British citizens and guests were able to see the baby on the way to the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, where her christening took place. The sacrament was performed by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, godparents Charlotte became: Catherine's childhood friend - Sophie Carter, William's school friends - James Mead and Thomas Van Straubenzee, Catherine's cousin - Adam Middleton, and also a relative of Princess Diana - Laura Fellows.

Princess Charlotte's christening
Kate Middleton and Prince William with daughter Charlotte and son George
Kate Middleton and Prince William with daughter Charlotte and son George
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte

Charlotte's birth is a fantastic event, she is a gift from heaven. But at the same time, we have increased responsibility; now we need to look after two kids at once, especially if George is nearby. He's a real little monkey. It's amazing to have my own family, I'm incredibly happy. And Katherine is just an excellent mom. I'm very proud of her

Prince William spoke in an interview with HELLO!, and later on ITV his wife Catherine spoke about the children and their relationship with their great-grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II:

When a girl is born into your family, it is a special event... I am very happy that Prince George has a little sister. The Queen was so happy when she learned that there would be another princess in our family. As soon as we arrived in Kensington, she was one of our very first visitors... As soon as George and Charlotte come to see her, every morning she leaves little nice gifts in their room. This is just one of the few proofs of her strong love for her family.

Queen Elizabeth II with grandchildren
Princess Charlotte
Princess Charlotte
Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte
Kate Middleton and Prince William with daughter Charlotte and son George
Princess Charlotte

A real holiday for fans of British royal family happened in September 2016, when the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge went on an eight-day tour of Canada with their children. It was then that fashion experts began to compile a full-fledged lookbook of the little princess’s looks and note the emergence of the “fashionable Charlotte effect”: no matter what the girl puts on, similar outfits fly off the shelves at lightning speed.

This effect was first “launched” by Charlotte’s mother, Kate Middleton, who also began to accustom the princess to fashionable repetitions, because she herself likes to wear things several times. So, Charlotte can be seen wearing the same cardigan both in an official photo and at an event as part of the royal tour. But these repetitions are never boring, because the girl’s mother skillfully alternates her repeated things with new ones.

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The basis of Charlotte's wardrobe is classic English restraint combined with "be-be-bee". For example, if Charlotte wears a formal knitted sweater, it is combined with a cute dress with frills, which simply evokes affection. Speaking of dresses: the princess prefers a traditional style - a full skirt, puffed sleeves and a turn-down collar, as well as traditional colors for girls - pink and pastel blue. Often her outfits are complemented with ruffles, bows and flower prints, but this decoration is restrained and unpretentious. Bows often decorate Charlotte’s head, because she wears an asymmetrical parting that has to be “tamed” with hairpins.

The bow was also present on the princess's best dressed look to date - the look she modeled on her aunt Pippa Middleton and James Matthews. White dress with a fluffy hem and a tulle petticoat, it was complemented by a beige-pink ribbon, which in color echoed the dress of Duchess Catherine. There is no chance that Catherine herself will accompany Charlotte during her wedding ceremony: now she is only 2 years old, but children, even royal ones, are known to grow very, very quickly.

Kate Middleton with daughter Charlotte Princess CharlotteKate Middleton and Princess CharlottePrincess Charlotte

Kate's origins, alas, leave no illusions: her family is people from the working class builders and miners. The first who tried to improve material and social status family, became Kate's great-grandmother on her mother's side - Dorothy Goldsmith. Dorothy encouraged her children to set high goals and achieve them. Following Dorothy's advice, Kate's mother managed to get a prestigious job as a flight attendant at the time. It was at that job that Carol met air traffic controller Michael Middleton, and they soon married.

By the time Kate was born, her persistent mother was looking for new ways to climb the social ladder. And in 1987, Carol founded her own company Party Pieces, engaged postal delivery holiday paraphernalia and decorations. Understanding perfectly the importance of quality education for her children, Carol pursued the ambitious goal of sending them to study in elite private schools, because studying in a good school largely determines future fate child. And, as life later showed, Kate’s mother’s calculation was completely justified.

In the photo: Kate Middleton while studying at school (middle in the front row).

Fortunately, the family business turned out to be surprisingly successful and, in the end, the Middletons became multimillionaires. Golden times have come for Kate and her family: Kate studied at several elite boarding schools, including St. Andrew's Prep School, Down House, And Marlborough College. It can’t be said that Kate’s schooling days went perfectly smoothly: at the age of 13, she had to leave the prestigious Down House girls’ school due to bullying from other students. And on her first day at Marlborough College, some arrogant male students began handing out grades to the new female students based on their level of attractiveness. Kate received only 2 points out of 10. However, despite the initial difficulties, Kate did well in her studies and successfully passed her GCSE final exams, as well as three A-level exams (giving the right to enter the university).

In 2001, Kate Middleton entered University of St Andrews(the University of St Andrews) in Scotland, becoming the first of its kind to enter higher education in the UK. During her first year at university, Middleton lived in student housing St. Salvators Hall, where he lived with her at the same time Prince William. Kate and William also took some classes together during their studies and soon became friends. However, despite the fact that they often had breakfast and went to classes together, the young people did not initially show romantic interest in each other. At that time, Kate was dating senior student Rupert Finch, and William was too preoccupied with contacts with the press and getting used to the new educational institution.

In the photo: the same dress that intrigued Prince William

Everything changed in 2002, when Kate appeared at a university charity fashion show, wearing a provocative transparent dress. William, who was present at the event, was intrigued and looked at Kate with new eyes. That same evening he tried to start a relationship with Kate romantic relationship, however, Kate, who was still considered Finch’s girlfriend, decisively rejected the claims of the future king of Great Britain.

Relationship with Prince William

At the end of 2002, Kate Middleton's then-boyfriend graduated from university. The couple's relationship did not stand the test of distance, and they soon broke up.

In the photo: Kate Middleton and Prince William at the graduation ceremony at the University

Free again, Kate, who was continuing her studies at University, and some of her friends were offered to share an apartment with Prince William. In 2003, a romantic relationship began between Kate and William and they began dating.

At first, Middleton's life didn't change much: the couple kept their relationship secret for several years, mainly due to the Prince's extreme distrust of the press. They decided not to show their relationship in public - not to hold hands or sit next to each other at dinner parties. This caution paid off, and in June 2003, Kate graduated from university with a degree. BA in Art History, without intrusive attention from the press.

In the photo: caught paparazzi Kate Middleton and Prince William at a ski resort in Switzerland

However, in 2004, during a joint trip to ski resort With royal family Kate was waylaid by paparazzi. Her relationship with William soon came under scrutiny, and by 2005 she had become a tabloid favorite. As a result, in February 2006, Middleton received round-the-clock protection from the Department of Royal and Diplomatic Protection. This sparked rumors that Middleton was being groomed to play royalty.

In the photo: Kate at the parade at the Military Academy, where Prince William participated

In 2006, Prince William went to study in Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. And Kate, deprived of round-the-clock security, alone coped with the attacks of the paparazzi. Being a girlfriend Crown Prince, she was having difficulty finding a job - her future position had to be worthy of the royal family, but at the same time give Kate some freedom to meet with the Prince.

In November 2006, Middleton finally found an acceptable position - an assistant buyer for accessories in a London chain of clothing stores. Jigsaw. It was later reported that she left the company to study portrait photography.

In April 2007, Middleton and Prince William officially separated. There were rumors that the royal family allegedly put pressure on William to either finally formally propose to Kate or allow her to build her own life. It was alleged that William had decided to end his five-year relationship with Kate and announced this to her over the phone. However, a few months later, reports began to appear in the media about William and Kate appearing together at some royal family events. There was a rumor that the couple even lived together. However, both Kate and William stubbornly denied these rumors.

In 2010, it was reported that Kate Middleton was planning to launch a cake baking business with her brother James, who ran the company. The Cake Kit. The idea of ​​the business was to produce special kits for baking birthday cakes, simplifying the cooking process and allowing children to be involved in it.

Kate's marriage to Prince William

November 16, 2010 Kate Middleton and Prince William announced their engagement. William proposed to Kate during their holiday in Kenya, giving her wedding ring to his mother. The couple then announced plans to move after their wedding to North Wales, where Prince William was serving in the Royal Air Force.

In the photo: the famous kiss of Kate and William at the wedding

April 29, 2011 Prince William and Kate Middleton got married in Westminster Abbey in London. Kate was wearing wedding dress from designer Sarah Burton - the authorship of the dress was kept in the strictest confidence until the celebration. Shortly before the wedding, Queen Elizabeth gave Kate the title Catherine, Her Royal Highness Duchess of Cambridge.

Middleton's name made headlines again in September 2012 when French magazine Closer published a photo of the Duchess sunbathing topless in the south of France. Soon the photographs were reprinted in publications in Ireland and Italy. Immediately after the photo was released, the British royal family started a legal battle in order to obtain the rights to these photographs and thereby avoid further reprints. According to the Los Angeles Times, not a single news publisher in the UK dared to print the ill-fated photographs.

Just 4 days after the publication of the photographs, the royal family sued for their rights to them. The court ordered French magazine transfer the photographs within 24 hours from the date of entry into force of the court decision under the threat of a fine of 13 thousand dollars for each day of delay and a fine for further distribution of photographs.

Duchess's pregnancy

On December 3, 2012, after almost a year of active rumors and speculation, St. James's Palace officially announced the Duchess's pregnancy. On the same day, Kate Middleton, accompanied by her husband, was hospitalized at King Edward VII's Hospital in London with an acute attack of toxicosis.

"Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are delighted to announce that The Duchess is expecting a baby," an official statement confirmed. "The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh, The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry and members of both families are very pleased with the news."

In September 2014, it was announced that Kate Middleton was expecting her second child.

Births of heirs to the throne

Anticipating the imminent birth of an heir to the British throne, at the beginning of July 2013, representatives international media occupied the territory before St Mary's Hospital in the London area of ​​Paddington. This was the same hospital where Princess Diana gave birth to Princes William and Harry.

In the photo: William and Kate with newborn Prince George leaving the hospital

July 22, 2013 Royal Palace announced the birth of a boy weighing 3.8 kg at 16:24 local time. Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge became third in line to the British throne, behind Prince Charles and Prince William.

In the photo: William and Kate with newborn Princess Charlotte leaving the hospital

A May 2, 2015 Kate gave birth to a daughter Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana, weighing 3.71 kg at 8:34 a.m. local time in the same hospital. She is the Queen's fifth great-grandchild and fourth in line to the throne after her brother Prince George.

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Prince William is the eldest son of Prince Charles and his first wife Diana, and the grandson of Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. He has many titles and awards, but despite his position in society, according to eyewitnesses, he remains a sincere and easy-to-communicate person. In this article, we will try to highlight interesting facts from the life of the second in line heir to the throne of Great Britain.

Childhood years

Prince William was born on June 21, 1982 at St. Mary's Hospital, located in one of the districts of London. The baby weighed three kilograms and two hundred grams and showed majestic calm. To this day, William is a symbol of health for his compatriots.

From the age of three the boy began to go to kindergarten Mrs. Minor, located in the western area of ​​London, where he took part in theatrical productions and also learned the basics of vocals.

In junior school, Prince William discovered his aptitude for grammar and English language. In those years, he was seriously interested in sports and at the age of 7 won a special cup for significant success in swimming.

In 1990, when the boy signed the audience log for a London choir concert, his compatriots noted with delight that he was left-handed. As a child, the heir to the throne was a restless, cheerful and inquisitive child.

Youth

In 1995, after completing his schooling, the heir to the British throne entered Eton College. The prince studied well and was a diligent student. He made many friends.

Prince William lived alone in a room that did not have a TV or radio. Therefore, about the death of her mother (Princess Diana died in car accident) he found out with some delay. This terrible news shocked the heir to the English throne. He for a long time I was depressed, stopped communicating with friends and started skipping classes.

To cope with prolonged depression, William began visiting a psychoanalyst. During this time, his hostility towards members of the media intensified.

In 2000, after completing his college studies, Prince William traveled extensively around the world, taking part (like his mother) in charity events in Chile and African countries. According to some reports, he even managed to work on an English dairy farm.

A pause in study helped the heir to the throne do right choice institution where he decided to continue his studies.

Years of university study

Prince William chose the University of St. Andrews, located in Scotland. The young man submitted his documents along with other applicants. In September 2001 he became a student of this educational institution.

At first, William studied at the Faculty of Art History, but in the middle of his studies he changed his specialization to geography. In 2005, the young man graduated with honors from a prestigious university and received a master's degree.

William calls his years at university a happy period in his life. He got a large number friends and most importantly met the love of my life.

Prince William and Kate Middleton (dating story)

The history of Kate and William's relationship confirms that if lovers are destined to be together, this will certainly happen.

William and Kate studied at the same faculty at the University of St. Andrews. The young people met and mutual sympathy arose between them. The girl easily joined the prince's company. Mutual friends teased them about their feelings for each other, but they did not take them seriously.

The young people went jogging and swimming together, Kate wrote notes for William when he had to make business trips, but at that time she hardly thought that her betrothed would be the most eligible bachelor UK Prince William. Middleton Michael (Kate's father), although he was a respectable wealthy businessman, did not belong to the upper strata of society. The girl’s mother grew up in a simple miner’s family. Kate understood that princes usually married girls from a different bloodline. She even started dating a guy from another faculty.

Development of the novel

Everything changed dramatically in March 2002. William attended a charity fashion show where Kate Middleton showed off a transparent short dress that revealed all the charms of her figure. The prince was so impressed that after the show he kissed the girl, despite the fact that her boyfriend was nearby. There was no continuation then, however.

After some time, Prince William and Kate were already living together in the same house. At the beginning of their romance, they carefully hid their relationship from the media, so they moved in with a couple of friends, as if to save money. In reality, few people believed in this version; many guessed that they were a couple in love.

The romance of the young people became known to the press only in April 2004, when the paparazzi tracked down the loving couple on ski resort in Switzerland. Photos of the prince kissing Kate appeared on the pages of the Sun tabloid.

The vicissitudes of relationships

In the summer of 2004, the prince invited Kate to test her feelings for strength. The lovers decided to go to different rooms, but continue to live under one roof. William was the first to decide to renew the relationship and moved the girl’s things back to his room.

For the next three years they were never separated, society was convinced that Prince William and his beloved - perfect couple. When they decided to separate in April 2007, the news shocked society.

The prince became a frequent guest in nightclubs, and Kate abruptly changed her classic wardrobe to a youth one. But two loving hearts were destined to be together, so minor grievances could not destroy their union. The lovers were reunited, and in 2010 the news of their long-awaited engagement spread around the world.

Wedding

On April 29, 2011, William and Kate became... legal spouses. The wedding ceremony took place in Westminster Abbey; after its completion, the wedding cortege proceeded to Buckingham Palace.

Prince William (the photo below indicates this) and his wife went out onto the balcony and kissed there in front of a large audience, already in the status of newly-made spouses.

The ceremony was beautiful and solemn. About two thousand guests were invited to the wedding of the heir to the British throne and Kate Middleton, thousands of people took to the streets of London to pay their respects to the newlyweds. A huge number of people all over the world watched the wedding from television screens.

The wedding of the heir to the British throne was striking in its majesty and wide scope. The eyes of the newlyweds, glowing with happiness, the smiles on their lips were evidence true love, before which position and origin have no power.

Children of Prince William and Kate

At Christmas 2012, William and Kate made it public that they were expecting a new addition to their family. Their son George made his parents happy with his birth on July 22, 2013. The birth of the heir caused universal rejoicing and was celebrated with a grandiose fireworks display in the colors of the national flag of Great Britain.

On May 2, 2015, Duchess Catherine gave her husband another child - a charming daughter, Charlotte.

Currently, the couple, using the example of their family, continue to strengthen the prestige of Great Britain. They lead a busy social life, raise two children, participate in various activities and enjoy family happiness.

The attention paid to William Arthur Philip Louis, Duke of Cambridge, Prince William, and his wife Catherine Elizabeth Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is no coincidence, because most likely they will become the next crowned heads of Great Britain.

Therefore, news from their personal lives is not just private facts, but an event that concerns the whole nation. The latest such news confirmed official page royal dynasty(Twitter) news broke that Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child.

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Rumors about this began to appear when Kate was hospitalized for one day. Before this, the ubiquitous press, which literally follows every public move of the couple, noted that Middleton had clearly lost weight. Journalists made the assumption that this is due to interesting situation the prince's wife. The reason was that the duchess’s two previous pregnancies were accompanied by rather severe toxicosis in the first three months.

As was later confirmed, their version turned out to be correct. Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child in 2017, and is experiencing certain health difficulties. That is why some previously scheduled official meetings were cancelled.

In January, on the 9th, Kate celebrated her 35th birthday. She was 29 years old when, on April 29, 2011, one of the most grandiose events in the life of the royal dynasty took place. The second heir after his father, Prince Charles, Prince William married Kate Middleton. The ceremony was not only broadcast all over the world, but also became one of the grandest events in scope. About 2,000 people were invited to the wedding at Westminster Abbey alone, including many high-level aristocrats, famous people. People from all over the world came to watch the ceremony itself.

This wedding is notable for the fact that Catherine herself received the title of Duchess of Cambridge from Elizabeth 2 only after the wedding; before that, she did not belong to the aristocracy. If you look at the history of the dynasty, then last time this happened in the second half of the 16th century (in 1660). King James II of York took as his wife a lady-in-waiting without titles, Anne Hythe, who was loved by the common people. Therefore, this event is in some way significant.

Over the years, Kate Middleton and Prince William have made the royal court and the nation happy twice. In 2013 (July 22), Prince George was born, who became the third heir after his grandfather and father. Literally two years later, Princess Charlotte was born into the royal dynasty, whom Kate gave birth to in 2015 (May 2). And so latest news Kate Middleton is reportedly pregnant with her third child.

This is really important event, after all, the preservation and increase of the dynasty of England is a symbol of the sustainability of stability and prosperity of the monarchy. Although the economic situation in the country is led by the Prime Minister (at at the moment Theresa May) together with a bicameral parliament, the Queen has enormous influence not only in Great Britain, but throughout the world. That is why, to be received by Elizabeth 2 is an honor that few receive.

The prestige of the dynasty is an extremely important issue. And what for ordinary families just life's vicissitudes, such as divorce, betrayal, for dynastic families, damage to reputation. That's why Prince Charles' break with Princess Diana and his marriage to Sarah Parker were so painful.

But, of course, it became a tragedy for everyone tragic death mother of Princes William and Harry, Diana. She deserved it universal love, thanks to his charm, kindness, charitable activities. Rumors spread like a cobweb: “something is wrong in kingdom of england" Elizabeth herself was painfully worried about all these events. The prince's wedding and the birth of two heirs helped restore his reputation.

The married couple of Prince William and Kate Middleton are considered exemplary in terms of behavior, etiquette, human and family relationships. They really beautiful couple, athletic, tall, always smiling and friendly. They present themselves with dignity as ambassadors from the dynasty on all official visits and trips. Kate Middleton's merit in this is no less than that of her prince's wife.

The news that Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child only strengthened this reputation.

Katherine's path to the top

If anyone thinks that Kate's story is a fairy tale about Cinderella, then this is far from the case. From a story perspective, maybe, but the road to this point wasn't easy.

Katherine was born into the family of a pilot, formerly an air traffic controller, Michael Francis Middleton, and a flight attendant, Carol Elizabeth. Maternal ancestors were ordinary people who worked in the Durham mines. My father comes from a middle class background. One of the brightest moments in the biography of our ancestors is the distant relative of Thomas Davis, who went down in English history as the author of religious hymns. In addition, Middleton is an eighth-generation relative of George Washington, who was the first president of the United States.

The family has two more younger children, sister Philippa, brother James. Sister Pippa recently married a millionaire. The press has a lot of photos of this event, especially focusing on the photo where Catherine carefully straightens the bride's train. An interesting coincidence, while Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child, there are rumors that her sister is also in an interesting position.

Katherine's parents would later start their own business (1987). They are organizing a company that will send out “Party Pieces” parcels and sell souvenirs. Things will go quite successfully, this will allow parents to give their children a decent education and ensure a high standard of living.

Since childhood, Kate has been distinguished by her persistent character. She studied well and strived for leadership. This made her stand out from her younger sister. At first there was a school in the town of St. Andrews. Then Marlborough College. There she completed training under the Duke of Edinburgh's program, top level, passing the exams with excellent marks.

A remarkable detail. Katherine attended a theater group during her studies. In one of the performances, she was assigned to the role of a girl whom the prince fell in love with. And what a coincidence, he was tall, blond, and his name was William.

Maybe now, when Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child from a real prince, she recalls this fateful moment from her biography.

When his college studies are over, Middleton takes a year-long break from his studies, deciding on his choice of educational institution. Traveling around Italy, he studied in Florence (3 months at the Florence British Institute), studying art history and linguistics. Goes on an expedition to Chile, according to an international volunteer program. And here’s another remarkable coincidence: a year earlier, Prince William took part in the same expedition.

After a year's break, Kate decided on her choice of university; she entered the University of St. Andrews (Scotland, Fife), majoring in art history. She will graduate with second class honors.

Katherine was actively involved in sports during her studies, and different types: tennis, rowing, athletics (high jump). In college and university, she played on the women's hockey team and at one time was the captain. In the photo, even now, when Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child, we see her toned, slender figure.

Sport played an important role here. William and Catherine still lead an active lifestyle, rowing, playing tennis, and love cycling, alpine skiing. They like to travel freely, although now they manage to do so less often. Now they are the personification of the royal dynasty, public activities take up a lot of time.

Love story

While studying at the university, Katherine actively participates in various charity events. At one of these events, a fateful meeting between Prince William and Kate Middleton took place. It was a charity fashion show organized at the university. Katherine acted as a model. Ulyam studied at the University of St. Andrews and attended the show as a spectator. Kate walked the runway in a sheer veil dress with a crop top and shorts underneath.

A beautiful girl with a perfect toned figure impressed the prince, although he attended the show with a friend. We can say that from this moment this romance begins, which will last almost ten years. This is how long Middleton will have to wait until William officially proposes to her. The love affair developed gradually. The prince was quite amorous, for obvious reasons and thanks to his visual attractiveness, he was popular with women.

At first, their relationship looked like friendship. It is believed that Catherine managed to convince the prince not to quit studying at the university. But gradually the friendship grew into a closer relationship; in the second year of study they were already renting housing together. It was a house in which a group of students lived. Kate's public recognition as Prince William's girlfriend would only occur in 2004, when they were vacationing together at a ski resort.

Since 2005, they will already be shown together at various events. Journalists have previously paid attention privacy a loving prince, but from now on Kate is under their constant attention. In fact, the paparazzi accompany her everywhere, all for 6 long years until the wedding. And it should be noted that the girl passed the test with honor. She was never taken by surprise, she always looked good, behaved with dignity and naturalness.

True, she filed a lawsuit once when the intrusiveness of the paparazzi began to cross all acceptable limits. All these years the couple dated, only in 2007 there was a break for two months. It's hard to say what caused it. The official version says that William wanted to concentrate on the military profession. This is the tradition of the dynasty; a contender for the throne must obtain a military specialty and become an officer.

All these for many years Not only the feelings of the lovers were tested, there were secret reviews on the part of the royal family. Believe me, one wrong move or rash act could have ruined everything, especially since Middolton is not from a titled family. Katherine understood this perfectly; one might say that she prepared herself for this mission.

Her recognition was that she received invitations to official ceremonies of the royal dynasty, for example, the wedding of William's half-sister. Before deciding on the wedding, Middleton had a personal audience with Queen Elizabeth 2, the girl passed the test and earned approval.

When he got engaged to Kate, the prince presented her with the same ring that Charles gave to Princess Diana. She touches the memory of her husband’s mother. They say that she had a conflict with Camila Parker when she spoke impartially about Diana.

An interesting fact is that the transparent dress that Prince Kate wore was sold at auction for $115,000. Does she remember it now, her seductive outfit, which, in part, paved the way for her to the prince’s heart when Kate Middleton is pregnant with her third child,

The fact that the feelings of the spouses are strong, contrary to rumors, is evidenced by the last trip to India, Bhutan. They visited the Taj Mahal Temple of Love, where they took pictures on a bench overlooking the majestic structure.

Prince William and Kate Middleton

Her Ladyship Catherine is already eight months pregnant: now is the time to think about “ maternity leave" According to some reports, doctors have already determined the approximate day the baby will appear - April 23. This date coincides with an important Christian holiday- St. George's Day: the great martyr in England is considered the patron saint of the country, so he is considered especially important.

According to royal sources, the Duchess of Cambridge is a little worried, but overall feels well. “The exact dates have not been announced, but the Duchess is focusing on St. George’s Day. It would be a wonderful coincidence if the baby were born on this very day. Very patriotic."

“One thing’s for sure: if it’s a boy, he won’t be named George,” the insider joked.

Kate Middleton and Prince William at the BAFTA Awards, February 2018

Prince William and Kate Middleton in Sunderland, February 2018

As you know, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge now have two children: four-year-old son George and two-year-old daughter Charlotte. The couple’s third child will become fifth in line to the throne, “moving” his uncle, Prince Harry, down a notch (however, he himself is not at all upset about this).

William and Catherine do not know the sex of the child, but bookmakers are betting on a girl named Mary. “Our clients are confident that the Duke and Duchess are expecting a second daughter, and obviously it would be wonderful to honor Her Majesty's grandmother, Queen Mary. I wonder if bets will be placed on the names of boys a few weeks before the birth,” a representative of the bookmaker Ladbrokes told reporters.

Other popular female names among the bookmakers are Alice and Victoria; men's - Albert and Arthur.

Prince William, Prince George, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte

The tradition of celebrating St. George's Day has been around for more than a thousand years, although April 23 officially became a holiday only at the beginning of the 13th century. According to legend, Saint George liberated several villages from the dragon. In 1098, George was proclaimed patron of the army after, according to legend, appearing before the participants crusade. For Anglicans, St. George's Day can be compared in significance to Christmas.