Kate middleton college

Before Kate Middleton was the Duchess of Cambridge, she was a "shy" college student studying art history.

KATE Middleton was left “heartbroken” by her first love, who “blew hot and cold” with the Duchess, a school friend has revealed. Before falling for Prince William, the then 19-year-old had been dating Harry Blakelock whom she met at Marlborough college. And a fellow pier has described how the Duchess of Cambridge had been “hung […]

Take a look back at Kate Middleton's pre-royal past with these oldie-but-goodie photos.

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(13) Canellecitadelle on X: "Of their 2007 breakup, a close friend of William later commented: "The split was almost like a divorce,m and just as painful for him despite all the pretence of still going to parties and clubs. And I honestly think that, emotionally, it affected him more than her. She's stronger… https://t.co/6Vl0avOLc0" / X

The college girl we once knew as Kate Middleton has evolved considerably in the nearly two decades during which we've been following her.

ST ANDREWS, SCOTLAND - JUNE 23: New graduate Kate Middleton, the girlfriend of Prince William, wears a traditional gown to the graduation ceremony at St Andrew's University to collect her degree in St Andrew's on June 23, 2005, England. (Photo by Tim Graham/Getty Images)

Kate Middleton might be the most photogenic person on the planet.

Young Kate Middleton (before her marriage) wearing a jean skirt, jacket, and boots. Casual street style

Kate Middleton has totally outgrown these shoe trends. Are you still wearing them?