Introducing Princess of Wales Kate Middleton: Senior royal family member, mother, wife

Kate Middleton, officially Catherine, Princess of Wales, is married to Prince William, next in line to the royal throne.  (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton and Prince William met at the University of St. Andrews in 2001. The young couple dated until 2011 and got engaged that year. (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton and Prince William got engaged in 2010 and wed in 2011. He proposed with a ring that belonged to his mother, Princess Diana. They were married at Westminster Abbey. Middleton’s dress was designed by Sarah Burton and Alexander McQueen.  (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton has two siblings, Philippa (Pippa) Middleton and James Middleton. Kate’s younger sister Pippa is an English socialite and columnist. Here are the sisters at Sam Waley-Cohen and Annabel Ballin’s wedding. (Getty Images)

Carole Middleton, mother to Kate Middleton, is an English businesswoman. She is married to Michael Middleton. (Getty Images)

Princess Kate Middleton is a patron of many charities and organizations. She participates in charity work with children, focuses her efforts on art, science, armed services, and more. Middleton engaged with charity organizations before joining the royal family and has continued her work since. (Getty Images)

Prince William and Kate Middleton have three children together including Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.  (Getty Images)

Pregnant Kate Middleton with Meghan Markle in 2018 at the first annual Royal Foundation Forum. (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton gave birth to her daughter, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, on May 2, 2015. Here is the mother with her daughter on a visit to Poland in 2017. (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton sits alongside sister, Pippa Middleton and sister-in-law Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle at the 2019 Wimbledon tennis tournament. (Getty Images)