Catherine, Princess of Wales

The life story of Kate Middleton resembles a modern fairy tale. While studying in college, an attractive, smart, and ambitious girl from an ordinary family falls in love with a wealthy prince. And today, as the monarchy goes through a transitional period, Catherine is destined to become the first "commoner-queen" in British history since Anne Hyde, wife of James II. Catherine Middleton became the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day, April 29, 2011. The beautiful duchess won the love of her fellow citizens with her warmth, infectious smile, sense of style, and incredible work ethic. Her readiness to laugh at herself, steadfast ethical principles, kindness, and accessibility made the harmonious duo of Kate and William extraordinarily popular. On September 9, 2022, Kate became the tenth Princess of Wales since 1328 when her husband William was granted the title of Prince of Wales by his father Charles III immediately upon ascending to the throne. This title is traditionally bestowed upon the wife of the direct heir to the British (formerly English) throne and implies that its bearer is destined to become the next queen consort of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.