How much is Kate Middleton worth?
| Net Worth: | $10 Million |
|---|---|
| Profession: | Duchess of Cambridge |
| Date of Birth: | January 9, 1982 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
About Kate Middleton
This former St. Andrews coed is now known as the People’s Princess of England, and you may have seen her riding on the arm of the handsome Prince William. The new princess has some well-loved shoes to fill given the unavoidable comparisons to Prince William’s mother, Princess Diana (both stand at 5’10”, share a similar sense of style, and like skiing).
The Princess Born
Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was the oldest of three children; her younger siblings were James and Pippa. She was born in Berkshire, England. Her mother was a stewardess and her father was an airline officer, so it was challenging to keep them from traveling when she was a young girl. But soon after the family’s by-catalog children’s toy business took off and earned them millionaire status, money was no longer an issue for them.
Kate attended a private school until she was 13 years old before switching to a public high school, where she excelled in her demanding course load. But what would alter the trajectory of her life was her choice and acceptance to the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.
Simply Friends
Prince William of Wales was a fellow student at St. Andrews when Kate first met him in 2001 while they were both attending university. Despite being reserved at first, their modest encounter started a relationship that later blossomed into a royal romance. Some believe that the pivotal moment came in 2002, when he witnessed his “friend” wearing a sheer dress while participating in a charity fashion show. The pals moved in together the following year with two more classmates, still bragging about their platonic friendship.
In 2003, the media flocked to the young couple’s blossoming romance, and the British tabloids had a field day following Kate and taking pictures of her day to day activities. However, things took a turn for the worst when German magazine Das Neue published a slideshow of images and the address of Kate’s London apartment.
Taking the Stage
After graduating, Kate explored her passion for fashion by working as an accessories buyer for the British design firm Jigsaw. Their connection is now widely known. When Kate gracefully declined the Queen’s invitation to join her for Christmas lunch in Norfolk in 2006 in order to celebrate the holiday with her family, their friendship took a serious turn.
Things did not last for very long, as the couple separated in the spring of 2007 as a result of Kate’s harsh public exposure. But no amount of tabloid interference could put an end to this royal romance; a few months later, they were back together.
Kate and Prince William announced their engagement and upcoming nuptials for the spring of 2011 on November 16, 2010. The announcement of the couple, which seemed to take a very long time, sent girls with princess aspirations into a frenzy as they rushed to purchase the identical outfit Kate wore at the announcement.
“Well I actually think I went bright red when I met you [Prince William] and sort of scuffled off, feeling very shy about meeting you.”
