Advertisement

Close this content

56 Photos Of Kate Middleton Before She Became A Duchess

Jennifer Algoo

June 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM

<p>Kate Middleton is best known as the Duchess of Cambridge; <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/wedding/photos/g1522/kate-middleton-prince-william-wedding-photos/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:the wife of Prince William;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">the wife of Prince William</a>; the mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis; and an <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g1811/kate-middleton-outfits/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:overall style icon;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">overall style icon</a>. But her years leading up to becoming a member of the royal family look a lot different. Click through to see 55 photos of Duchess Catherine from her pre-royal life, from childhood to a college meeting with her future husband and much more.</p>

c. 1985

c. 1986

c. 1987

2002

2005

2005

2005

2005

2005

2005

2005

2005

2006

2006

2006

2006

2006

2006

2006

2006

2006

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2007

2008

2008

2008

2008

2-008

2008

2008

2008

2008

2008

2009

2009

2010

2010

2010

2011

2011

2011

2011

<p>Arriving at the Goring Hotel to spend her last night before becoming a royal. </p>

Kate Middleton is best known as the Duchess of Cambridge; the wife of Prince William; the mother of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis; and an overall style icon. But her years leading up to becoming a member of the royal family look a lot different. Click through to see 55 photos of Duchess Catherine from her pre-royal life, from childhood to a college meeting with her future husband and much more.

Getty Images

TBH, she's always looked great.

From Women's Health

Yahoo Finance
The FDIC change that leaves wealthy bank depositors with less protection
Affluent Americans may want to double-check how much of their bank deposits are protected by government-backed insurance. The rules governing trust accounts just changed.
Yahoo Sports
Former NBA guard Darius Morris dies at 33
Former NBA guard Darius Morris has died at the age of 33. He played for five teams during his four NBA seasons. Morris played college basketball at Michigan.
Yahoo Sports
Kyle Larson beats Chris Buescher at Kansas in closest finish in NASCAR history
Larson won by 0.001 seconds.
Yahoo Sports
No one was airing Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso's WNBA preseason debuts, so an X user livestreamed it
The quality was choppy, but it was better than what the WNBA had.
Yahoo Sports
2024 NFL Draft grades: Denver Broncos earn one of our lowest grades mostly due to one pick
Yahoo Sports' Charles McDonald breaks down the Broncos' 2024 draft.
Yahoo Sports
New details emerge in alleged gambling ring behind Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara scandal
It turns out the money was going from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookie to ... casinos.
Yahoo Sports
Bulls' Lonzo Ball picks up $21.4 million option for 2024-25 season amid knee concerns
Ball hasn't played since the 2021-22 season.
Yahoo Sports
Formula 1: Miami Grand Prix sends cease and desist letter to prevent Donald Trump fundraiser during race
Race organizers say they'll revoke a Trump fundraiser's suite license if he holds an event for the former president on Sunday at the race.
Yahoo Sports
NFL Power Rankings, draft edition: Did Patriots fix their offensive issues?
Which teams did the best in the NFL Draft?
Yahoo Sports
Anthony Edwards' arrival should have the Nuggets — and the entire league — on high alert
The Timberwolves' rising superstar led Minnesota to a Game 1 victory over Denver, then reminded the world that he's 22, not 23 ... yet.