61 Photos of Kate Middleton That You Forgot Existed

Kate Middleton wasn't always referred to as Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge. Before marrying college sweetheart Prince William and becoming the mother of three little royals, Kate was simply a British commoner. Born to then-airline officer and air hostess Michael Middleton and Carole Goldsmith, Kate grew up as the eldest child of three in Bucklebury, Berkshire. She met Prince William while attending the University of St Andrews in the early 2000s, and the rest is history. Flip through as we look back at the duchess's journey from commoner to royalty.