From Bucklebury to Buckingham Palace: Catherine's journey to Princess of Wales
West Berkshire's Kate Middleton is now the Princess of Wales.
She, and Prince William are now officially Prince and Princess of Wales.
In his first speech as British monarch, King Charles III bestowed the title of Prince of Wales on his son, Prince William, and Princess of Wales on his daughter-in-law, Catherine.
He said: “Today, I am proud to create him Prince of Wales, Tywysog Cymru, the country whose title I have been so greatly privileged to bear during so much of my life and duty.
“With Catherine beside him, our new Prince and Princess of Wales will, I know, continue to inspire and lead our national conversations, helping to bring the marginal to the centre ground where vital help can be given.”
The Princess of Wales title has been used since the 14th century by the wife of the heir apparent to the English, and later British, throne and was previously held by Princess Diana.
Princess Catherine grew up in the village of Bucklebury and was baptised at St Andrew's church in Bradfield.
The family moved from Bradfield to Jordan in May 1984, where her father worked.
When her family returned to Berkshire in September 1986, she was enrolled aged four at St Andrews School near Pangbourne.
In 1995, the Middletons moved to the village of Bucklebury, and she studied at Downe House School before boarding at Marlborough College in Marlborough.
Her Royal Highness has worked to bring wider public attention to the fact that issues facing children today such as addiction, poverty, abuse, neglect, loss and illness of family members, can have a long-lasting and traumatic impact if left unsupported
"It is our duty, as parents and as teachers, to give all children the space to build their emotional strength and provide a strong foundation for their future," she said.
William and Catherine also succeed Charles and Camilla as the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall. They remain the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge but the new titles take precedence.
