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Catherine, Princess of Wales, Steps Back Into the Fashion Spotlight • May 14, 2025, 2:42 AM ET (New York Times)

Kate Middleton and Prince William Join Royal Family for Two Minutes of Silence in Honor of 80th Anniversary of VE Day • May 8, 2025, 12:36 PM ET (Vanity Fair)

Prince Louis Copying Prince George Goes Viral • May 6, 2025, 5:23 AM ET (Newsweek)

Prince William and wife Kate return to Scotland for wedding anniversary • Apr. 28, 2025, 1:40 PM ET (Straits Times)

Prince Louis New Birthday Photo Released by Kate and William • Apr. 22, 2025, 11:54 PM ET (Newsweek)

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Also Known As	Catherine Elizabeth Middleton • Catherine, Duchess of Cornwall and Cambridge • Kate Middleton
Born	January 9, 1982 (age 43) • Reading • England
Notable Family Members	spouse William, prince of Wales
Role In	British Royal Wedding of 2011

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