Happy birthday, Kate Middleton! As the Duchess of Cambridge celebrates her 40th birthday, we’ve taken a look back at her life in pictures – that is, her pre-Royal life.
It’s pretty standard now to see the best of the best when it come to Kate’s sartorial choices and, to be honest, she’s had pretty great fashion sense her whole life, whether that’s early dates with William at the polo or commuting to and from work in London.
So, from her childhood family photos in Jordan to her early royal style, here’s a look back at Kate Middleton’s pre-Duchess days in pictures.
Kate Middleton's Pre-Duchess Days - Grazia
1 of 221985
A young Kate plays in the Lake District during a family holiday.
2 of 221986
As a child, Kate lived with her parents and sister in Jordan where her father worked for British Airways. Fun fact: Kate and her family returned to Jordan for their Christmas card last year.
3 of 221985
Kate turns five!
4 of 222005
Kate arrives for Prince William's graduation at St. Andrew's.
5 of 222005
The young couple are pictured together at their university graduation.
6 of 222005
Kate graduates from the University of St. Andrews.
7 of 222005
Kate attends the second day of the Gatcombe Park Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park.
8 of 222006
Kate attends a party at Bluebird to celebrate The Shop at Bluebird opened by Belle and John Robinson and hosted by Sir Terence and Vicki Conran and Belle and John Robinson.
9 of 222006
Kate attends a pre-Wimbledon party hosted by Sir Richard Branson.
10 of 222006
A casually dressed Kate in a red sundress watches The Chakravarty Cup Charity Polo Match.
11 of 222006
Showing she is being taken seriously by the Royal Family, Kate arrives at the Sovereign's Parade at The Royal Military Academy in London.
12 of 222007
She's just like us! Kate is seen arriving home from a day at work.
13 of 222007
Kate and sister Pippa enjoy a night out at Mahiki in London.
14 of 222007
At least we know Kate's always had the best hair, as seen here in London in 2007.
15 of 222007
Kate is pictured out and about in London.
16 of 222007
We love this look of Kate's from the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials.
17 of 222007
Kate arrives at Wembley Stadium for the concert in honour of her late future mother-in-law, Princess Diana.
18 of 222007
Kate – in Uggs! – is seen walking around London.
19 of 222007
Kate is pictured leaving her flat in Chelsea, London.
20 of 222007
Supportive girlfriend Kate cheers on William as him and Harry compete in a charity polo match.
21 of 222008
Iconic. Kate arrives at the Day-Glo Midnight Roller Disco in London.
22 of 222008
Will and Kate enjoy a romantic ski break in Klosters, Switzerland.
READ MORE: 10 Of Kate Middleton's Favourite Beauty Products All Under £40
READ MORE: Kate Middleton's Complete Hair Evolution In Pictures
READ MORE: Prince William And Prince Harry's Most Brotherly Moments, In Pictures