CONTENTS Modern Fairy Tale 4 Happy School Days 8 Life In London 14 Wedding Day 18 A New Era 28 Glossary 30 Find Out More 31 Index 32 Words that are defined in the glossary are in bold type the first time they appear in the text
Modern Fairy Tale Kate Middleton is the descendant of coal miners and one day she will become queen of England Countless fairy tales tell the story of a young woman who marries Prince Charming But only a small number of people have lived the fairy tale in real life On April 29 2011 Kate Middleton joined that small group when she married Prince William the grandson of the current Queen of England Now known as the Duchess of Cambridge Kate represents a new and modern direction for the British royal family Kate is helping to make The Firm as the family is popularly called more inclusive and relatable than ever before The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge leaving Westminster Abbey in an open carriage following their wedding ceremony 4
In the Spotlight Kate is one of the most famous women in the world She is photographed endlessly and her every fashion move is obsessed over Kate employs a stylist to help her look her best when in the public eye She often wears clothes made by British designers to help promote British goods around the world Kate wears many of her outfits more than once This is known as fashion recycling because it is practical and financially responsible While Kate enjoys making eye-catching fashion choices her main focus is on charity work She promotes several charities by shining a global spotlight on them Heads Together a charity started by Kate William and his brother Prince Harry is dedicated to spreading awareness about the importance of mental health 5
