Kate Middleton

KATE MIDDLETON – known favorite perfumes – Illumium White Gardenia Petals, Illumium Rose Oud Eau de Parfum

Kate tends to favor feminine, floral, fragrances. Her style is romantic, contemporary and accessible, the perfect English rose. 

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, was born Catherine ‘Kate’ Elizabeth Middleton on January 9, 1982, in Reading, England. She is a member of the British royal family. Her husband, William, is expected to become king of England, at which point she will most likely become queen consort.

She was born into a middle-upper class family, to Carole and Michael Middleton. They founded a party supply company called Party Pieces, which has an estimated worth of $45 million. Their ties to the aristocracy and trust funds established more than 100 years ago have provided lucrative and substantial financial security. Kate has a younger brother, James. Her younger sister, Pippa, married James Spencer Matthews, a hedge fund manager worth more than $2 billion. He is also the future heir of a Scottish title.

Birth Name: Catherine Elizabeth Middleton.

Born: January 9, 1982 in Reading, England.

Relationships: Willem Marx (2000); Rupert Finch (2001); Henry Ropner (2007); Prince William (married, 2011-present).

Children: Prince George of Cambridge (2013); Princess Charlotte of Cambridge (2015); Prince Louis of Cambridge (2018).

Height: 5’9” (1.75 m)

Net Worth: $10 million

Zodiac Sign:  Capricorn

Trivia:

• Official titles: Her Royal Highness, Duchess of Cambridge; Countess of Strathearn; Lady Carrickfergus.
• During her pregnancies, Kate suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum, a severe form of morning sickness.
• Hobbies include photography and art.
• Spent her gap year in Florence, Italy.
• Kate was captain of her school’s field hockey team.
• She and her family lived in Amman, Jordan, for two years while her parents worked for British Airways.
• Her family is distantly related to George Washington and has ties to the British aristocracy.
• Childhood nickname was ‘Squeak’.
• Graduated from University of St. Andrews with a degree in History of Art.
• Is allergic to horses.

Humanitarian Causes: The Duchess of Cambridge is a patron to a variety of charities, including those related to young children, mental health, addiction and art.