Inside Kate Middleton's birth stories as she admits she 'liked labour'

Kate Middleton doesn’t always opt for designers - she sometimes chooses to shop in regular places like the rest of us. The 40-year-old was once papped with daughter Princess Charlotte, 6, doing a spot of retail therapy in Sainsbury’s. The two were spotted in King’s Lynn, near to The Cambridge’s family home of Anmer Hall in Norfolk.

11 years ago today viewers across the world were left in awe when Kate Middleton walked down the aisle to marry her university sweetheart Prince William. As she made her way to the altar at Westminster Abbey alongside her proud father Michael Middleton, all eyes were on the beaming bride’s regal Alexander McQueen bridal gown.

Kate Middleton and Princess Anne are stepping out on their first ever engagement as a pair.The two royals have visited the Royal College of Midwives and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists headquarters in London, to hear about the ways they’re improving health care for women and their babies. It’s the first time the women, both patrons of the different organisations, have attended an official visit as a pair. But Royal Commentator Richard Fitzwilliams says their rare appearance together spells an exciting future for the dynamic duo.

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) and Princess Anne arrive at the RCM and RCOG headquarters on Wednesday (April 27) in London, England.

Kate Middleton is known for sticking to the Royal rules when it comes to dressing, but that doesn't meant the Duchess isn't a trendsetter. For her and Prince William's wedding day in April 2011, Kate, now 40, wowed in her incredible white lace Alexander McQueen gown. And for her bridesmaids' dresses, including her sister Pippa Middleton's, Kate stepped away from traditional pastels or rich tones usually used, and went for white instead – which is now one of 2022's biggest wedding trends.

K.J. Yossman “The Crown” is seeking a Kate Middleton lookalike for the next season of the show.The casting call, seen by Variety, says the show is seeking “an exceptional young actor to play Kate Middleton.”“This is a good role in this award-winning drama and we are looking for a strong physical resemblance.”Accompanying the casting brief were photographs of Middleton, who now goes by Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, in the early 2000s.

Prince William and Kate Middleton shared new photos of son Prince Louis ahead of his 4th birthday. Louis turns four April 23. A caption of "4 years old tomorrow!" accompanied two photos of Prince Louis taken by the Duchess of Cambridge.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have shared four adorable new photographs of Prince Louis to mark his 4th birthday on Saturday.

As schools across the country enjoyed a break for Easter, the royals were no different when it came to making the most of the time off. According to reports, Prince William and Kate Middleton, who recently gave tribute to the Queen, enjoyed a trip to the French Alps with their children Prince George, eight, Princess Charlotte, six, and Prince Louis, three.

The Queen is celebrating her 96th birthday today.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge posted a loving tribute to the Queen for her 96th birthday. Prince William and Kate Middleton praised to the monarch as she celebrated her birthday on Thursday, sharing a couple of photos on Instagram of personal moments with the Queen in their tribute. In one shot, the 96 year old is seen in conversation with the Duke and Duchess outdoors, wearing a bright yellow coat with white gloves and a purple printed dress underneath.The second image was taken by Kate herself and shows the monarch with the late Prince Philip as they sat with their great-grandchildren, Prince George — who was pictured sporting matching tartan to his great-grandmother — Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte.

Everyone knows the Queen loves chocolate cake on her birthday - but what about presents? Records released by Buckingham Palace showed our monarch received 72 official presents in 2019, including a pop-up book from Chinese President Xi Jinping, and a 24-carat gold-plated horse comb. So, as Her Majesty turns 96, what do you get a woman who has it all? Biographer Ian Lloyd, author of The Queen: 70 Chapters in the Life of Elizabeth II says what the Queen wants most is practical items.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte marked a special milestone on Easter! Prince William and Kate Middleton’s oldest children joined their parents during Easter Sunday church service at St. Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Cambridges coordinated in blue outfits for the outing.

Prince George and Princess Charlotte marked a special milestone on Easter! Prince William and Kate Middleton’s oldest children joined their parents during Easter Sunday church service at St. Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle. The Cambridges coordinated in blue outfits for the outing.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have multiple homes, but they can usually be found residing at Kensington Palace in Apartment 1A, with their three children. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, have called the property home since 2013, and had it completely transformed to their tastes prior to moving in with their first child, Prince George, eight.

Prince William and Kate Middleton have delighted fans during their royal tour of the Caribbean to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who have checked into a luxurious Bahamas Hotel for the final leg of their Caribbean tour featuring a golf course, have been photographed at engagements in Belize, Jamaica and The Bahamas over the past week, marking a Platinum Jubilee visit for the couple And the royal couple have a whole team of experts to ensure that their engagements run smoothly. From how Kate achieves her immaculate up-dos to their social media posts, let's take a look at the entourage...

Kate Middleton is known to have a love for working out and exercise. And the 40 year old Duchess recently dazzled in a green dress and she and Prince William attended another evening reception on their Caribbean tour. In the Jenny Packham gown the Duchess shared a look at her toned arms, posing the question of how Kate achieves her svelte figure.