Inside Kate Middleton's £34k former family home where dad plumbed the bathroom

The world is no stranger to Kate Middleton sporting various incredible outfits whenever she steps out for a public appearance. Whether it's a high street blazer from Zara or a super glam red carpet moment, there is nothing the Duchess of Cambridge can't pull off.

Kate Middleton is often seen up front and centre with the Queen at official events and on the balcony of Buckingham Palace.The Duchess of Cambridge is lucky enough to stand in a more prominent position than her husband, Prince William, and even future King Prince Charles at times! Trooping of the Colour will make a comeback this year after two years of absence from the capital - so we can expect the royals to gather on the famous balcony for the first time since 2019. Of course, the Queen will always be in the middle, but why does Kate get to stand so close to her? Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

Mirror reports. The skill in question is that of knitting, long associated with mothers and grandmothers as a sweet way to make a piece of sentimental clothing for a loved one. According to Hello!, Kate told a group of royal fans while visiting Glasgow: "I've been trying to knit and I'm really bad.

James Middleton has given a glimpse inside his romantic outdoor date night for Valentine's Day with his wife Alizée Thevenet. The 34 year old, who is the younger brother of Kate Middleton, 40, shared a peek inside his romantic date night with 32 year old finance expert Alizée at their reported Grade II listed £1.45million West Berkshire farmhouse.

Royal Family's official YouTube channel shared a video with Lucy Hume, Head of Content at Debrett’s, who had all the answers about the strict rules to follow when meeting the royals. The fashion etiquette expert broke down the different dress codes that could be enforced, starting with the most formal, which would be expected at state banquets and royal events. She said: “You would be looking at a dress code like white tie, which is similar to black tie that we’d see on the red carpet but the bowtie is white and it has a wing collar for men, and for that dress code women would be expected usually to wear a long formal evening gown.

Ever since they met in 2001 at St Andrews University, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s love story has sparkled with all the magic and charm of a fairy tale. And the royal couple celebrated their landmark tenth wedding anniversary in April 2021 and released two new portraits to commemorate the momentous occasion. As Valentine's Day approaches, we cast a look back at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's first Valentine's Day as a married couple, which they spent apart.

Kate Middleton's incredible wardrobe has become famous in it's own right.The Queen in waiting as a result is known as the most influential and fashionable members of the Royal Family. Whether it's setting tailoring trends or putting fashion brands on the map, there is nothing that the 40-year-old can't seem to influence.

In spite of their busy schedules, when it comes to looking after their children, Kate Middleton and Prince William are extremely hands-on parents. Breaking away from royal tradition, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoy doing the school run, embarking on outdoor adventures and being with their kids as much as possible in order to give them a ‘normal’ childhood. However, though their style of parenting may differ from that of royals before them, it doesn’t mean that Kate and William don’t know how to be firm with their children too.The couple, who are parents to Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three, are said to have one important rule in their home.

Kate Middleton is believed to share an especially close bond with her stepmother-in-law, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.The royal pair are reported to have a special relationship which they commemorate with special gifts to each other.The Duchess of Cambridge, 40, is said to be particularly fond of Prince Charles' wife, 74, and keen to seek her advice and counsel when it comes to navigating royal life.The pair were most recently pictured together on a visit to East London, where they met textiles students at a centre run by the Prince's Foundation. Meanwhile, last year they both attended the No Time To Die premiere at London's Royal Albert Hall alongside their husbands.

Prince William and Kate Middleton spend most of their time residing at the lavish 1A apartment in Kensington Palace with their young children Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis. And along with the pristine décor, beautiful flower arrangements and chic patterned rugs, the four-storey apartment comes with a hidden panic room and an escape tunnel to help keep the family safe. As reported by Global Citizen, it was revealed: “Kate and William’s royal apartment at Kensington Palace includes a panic room with an air filtration system, guarding against biological warfare, and an escape tunnel.” With William, 39, being second-in-line to the British throne and George third-in-line, the safety of the family is of paramount importance.

Prince Charles, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) arrive for their visit to The Prince’s Foundation training site for arts and culture at Trinity Buoy Wharf on Thursday (February 3) in London, England.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) is now the Royal Patron of the Rugby Football League and England Rugby, a job that was once held by Prince Harry before he exited as a senior member of the royal family.

Kate Middleton is believed to be especially strict about one rule which applies to all the staff who work at the family home. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge live in Apartment 1A in Kensington Palace with their three children, George, 8, Charlotte, 6, and Louis, 3.

Kate Middleton showed off her sporty side as she took part in a rugby training session today, Wednesday, as part of her new role as Patron of the Rugby Football League and the Rugby Football Union.The Duchess of Cambridge met players from the England men’s and women’s rugby squads as they prepare for the upcoming Six Nations championships. Mum-of-three Kate wore the England Rugby team tracksuit and had her hair tied up in a ponytail as she took to the pitch at Twickenham Stadium for a rugby session run by Head England Coach, Eddie Jones.

Ever since growing her brood, Kate Middleton has put much of her charity focus and work within the Royal family onto family-related issues, and has seemed to blossom within her role.The 40 year old wasn't born into royal life and in fact "never wanted" to be famous, according to a friend. Yet Kate has dominated headlines and made a huge impact since joining the Royal Family after marrying Prince William.

Kate Middleton has one very strict rule that all staff must obey if they want to work for her family.

Prince William has a messy habit that leaves his wife Kate Middleton less than impressed when they're at home. Kate, 40, previously opened up about one of her husband's habits at home, revealing that William, 39, is a "nightmare" with a certain type of food. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gave royal fans a glimpse into their home life during a visit to an RAF base in Cyprus in 2018, where they opened a new recreation facility and met military personnel serving on the island.