After marrying Prince William on April 29, 2011, Kate Middleton became an international sensation. She is now a cherished member of the royal family and the mother of William’s three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. However, in 2024, Kate took a step back from public events due to undergoing abdominal surgery. She is expected to return later in the year.

Kate Middleton’s life has been a dramatic rollercoaster ride, from her idyllic childhood with the Middleton family to how she first met Prince William. Join us as we explore Kate Middleton’s untold truth.

As a child, Kate lived in Amman, Jordan, with her parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, and her sister, Pippa Middleton, long before she became the Princess of Wales. The Middleton family relocated to Jordan in 1984 when Kate was only two. 

Michael was offered a job in the country, and while living there, Kate attended a nursery for students from around the world and had the opportunity to learn Arabic. 

They lived in Jordan for approximately two years before returning to Berkshire, England, where they resided. 

After joining the royal family, the Princess of Wales grew close to her husband, Prince William’s grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II. 

Kate’s connection to her grandmother influenced how she raised her children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. 

She also worked as a child model for the family business.

Kate Middleton is often photographed as a member of the British royal family. However, she was no stranger to posing for pictures before marrying Prince William. As a child, her family started Party Pieces, an online business that sells party decorations and supplies. Kate and her siblings, Pippa and James Middleton, were heavily involved with the company from an early age.

Prince William first caught her attention while playing hockey as a child.

Kate Middleton and Prince William’s romance began when they both attended the University of St Andrews in Scotland in 2001. However, according to one royal expert, they may have connected before then.

Prince William attended the prestigious Ludgrove School, while Kate was a St Andrew’s Prep student in Eastbourne, England. If Nicholl’s account is accurate, Kate and William may have met much earlier than previously believed. Their proximity as children adds a romantic element to their love story.

Kate Middleton, the future Princess of Wales, apparently fell in love with her high school boyfriend, Harry Blakelock, whom she met while attending Marlborough College. Even during her gap year, before attending the University of St Andrews, Kate allegedly had difficulty getting over her ex-boyfriend. 

She prefers being called Catherine, not Kate.

Kate Middleton enjoys visiting public places incognito.

In August 2023, The Royal Observer reported that she attended a music festival with her alleged friend, Rose Hanbury, without Prince William. The princess could not attend the event without her security team but reportedly decided to push past her nerves and enjoy the evening.