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Catherine, Princess of Wales (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; January 9, 1982) is a member of the British royal family. Her husband, Prince William, is the heir apparent to the British throne, making Catherine an expected future queen consort. Born in Reading, Middleton grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire. She was educated at St Andrew s School and Marlborough College before studying art history at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where she met William in 2001. She held jobs in retail and marketing and pursued charity work before their engagement was announced in November 2010. They married on 29 April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. The couple s childrenPrince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis of Cambridgeare second, third, and fourth in the line of succession to the British throne, respectively. Since her marriage, the Princess has undertaken royal duties and engagements in support of the Queen. She holds patronage within over 20 charitable and military organisations, includi