Kate Middleton - Inside Her New Life: From Commoner to Duchess to Princess of Wales and Future Queen Consort

Princess Kate has had a royal evolution unlike anyone else in the history of the British monarchy— from commoner to duchess to Princess of Wales and future queen consort. Kate Middleton was very well-vetted by the time she married Prince William in 2011 after nearly a decade together. And she seemed to adapt to her new role with ease as she took on patronages, became one of the institution’s most popular figures and welcomed children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. Kate, who gained the new title of princess upon Queen Elizabeth II’s death in September 2022, has shown herself to be a devoted mom and a supportive spouse as William prepares to become the next king of England. She has carved out her own path as well, focusing on mental health, the arts, and in particular, early childhood development. In February, she announced her new “Shaping Us” initiative, which aims at improving the first five years of children’s lives. “By focusing our collective time, energy, and