Kate paternal family came from Leeds, West Yorkshire, and her great-grandmother Olivia was a member of the Lupton family, who were active for generations in Leeds, commercial and municipal work. She was raised in Bucklebury, Berkshire, and attended St. Andrew's School in Pangbourne, followed by Marlborough College.
Middleton's undocumented status as the girlfriend of Prince William brought her widespread media coverage in Britain and abroad, and she was often photographed on her daily outings.Middleton attended at least one event as an official royal guest, Prince William's Passing Out Parade at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst 15 December 2006.
