In 1987, the couple created a mail-order party supplies company, which made them millionaires (perBiography).

Over the next decade, the two would become an item, experiencing one major breakup in 2007.

“You find out things about yourself that maybe you hadn’t realized.

Kate Middleton smiling

Of course, Catherine and William eventually married in a hugely anticipated wedding in April 2011.

Upon her marriage to the prince, Catherine became theDuchess of Cambridge.

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Kate Middleton waving and smiling

“She’s somebody that is immensely popular with the public.

They absolutely love her.”

Dampier also said that William had been very protective of her because of what had happened to his mom.

Princess Kate with a child

“His family’s been his number one priority.”

According to theroyal family’s official website, Catherine is currently involved with more than 20 charities and patronages.

No one’s trying to fill my mother’s shoes and what she did is fantastic.

Kate Middleton doing volunteer work

And that’s just what seems to be happening.

she explained to the BBC.

She is eco-conscious, concerned with sustainably sourced fabrics, andrepeats outfits(viaNewsweek).

Princess Kate in Wales

The estate is estimated to be worth approximately $28billion(perForbes).

That said, the members of the royal family do not personally profit from the business itself.

Charles made over $27 million from the duchy in 2021, according toThe Washington Post.

Princess Kate in a Hat

Upon William and Catherine’s move to the cottage, their three children began attendingLambrook School.

With William as the heir apparent, they will likely receive more criticism.

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Kate Middleton in hat

“Until [the queen’s death], there was a buffer between him and the throne.

That buffer has now been removed.”

Royal expert Jonathan Sacerdoti weighed in on Catherine’s support of her husband, tellingE!

Windsor Castle

Photographer Arthur Edwards, who has interacted with William, concurs.

As he toldVanity Fair, “[William] made a brilliant choice in Catherine.

She is completely her own person and she supports William tremendously.

Kate Middleton and press

I never thought we’d have anyone like Diana ever again, but now we do.

I think most people in this country think one day she’ll make a great queen.”

She is doing things independently and voicing new ideas.

William and Kate

This is Kate’s moment.”

Will she reconcile with Meghan?

Unfortunately, things didn’t continue that way for very long.

Kate and Meghan

As one palace source put it toPage Six, “There’s a lot to overcome.

I think Meghan and Kate could be pals, one day, if both were willing.

When one feels good and on the other side of things, it’s easier to do.”