Kate's faces: 22 photos showing Catherine, Princess of Wales, close-up

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is a style icon and one of the most photographed people in the world. She got married to the future King, going from working in a clothes store to a Duchess and now a Princess. We have followed her journey, now we follow her timeless look in 20 photographs of close-ups of her globally-recognised face.

Kate Middleton met Prince William when they were both students at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. They were both young and fresh faced.

In this image, the young and unassuming Kate Middleton was to celebrate her 26th birthday the day after this photo was taken.

In 2007, the pair attended the RBS Six Nations Championship match between England and Italy at Twickenham in England. This, if you can believe, was 17 years ago.

In 2010, the couple announced their engagement to the world. Despite the glare of the camera flashes as the paparazzi got up close to the royal couple, they look relaxed and fresh faced.

A picture of a perfect bride. Kate Middleton left her name behind on the day she married Prince William, the future King, and became a member of the Windsor family in April 2011.

The Olympics 2012 - a fabulous time for many British people. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge also attended the London 2012 Olympic Games and looked thrilled to be there.

Prince George was born in 2013 and Catherine and her husband welcomed him to the world with beaming smiles. The Duchess of Cambridge was glowing (especially after mere hours of giving birth!).

Her first public appearance after the birth, Catherine Middleton attended an event in North Wales in August 2013. Her tousled locks did her many favours, keeping her new-mom-face framed perfectly.

Prince William, the then-Duke of Cambridge, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended the Coach Core graduation ceremony at The London Stadium in 2017. Were the cracks between the three beginning to show?

Remembrance Day is to commemorate servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI. Catherine stood side-by-side with HM Queen Elizabeth and, although it is less of a 'close-up', this photo from 2018 is a stunning reminder of Catherine's poise, grace and elegance.

In 2019, we were treated to photographs of Catherine visiting Northern Ireland. She never fails to connect with the people and crowds as she waved enthusiastically at those who had waited to see her.

We love this 2019 shot of one of the most photographed women in the world; showing a carefree, delighted laugh.

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Taking a walk in Norfolk between visits to the children's hospices, Catherine, the then-Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine in 2020. The air seems to do her well and shows off her fresh complexion.

Beauty in such sad times at the 2021 funeral ceremony of Britain's Prince Philip. Even the beauty has not faded due to the mask - in fact, the framed eyes of the then-Duchess of Cambridge stand out and pierce through all who look upon this photo.

Staying calm as cheeky Prince Louis enjoyed the show and kissed his mother at the platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022. By this point, Catherine was a mother of three: George, Charlotte and Louis.

Looking solemn, Catherine Middleton became Princess of Wales after the death of her grandmother-in-law, HM Queen Elizabeth. This photo is a close-up of the Princess being driven down the mall after the funeral on September 19, 2022 in London.

At the first state banquet with King Charles as monarch, Catherine, now Princess of Wales, looked every inch regal and took to her new role with ease.

Attentive to those she is listening to, Catherine was talking to startup companies with a focus on sustainability in 2022 - and clearly finding what they had to say very interesting...

Catherine, Princess of Wales shone brighter than ever at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards in February, 2023. The smile never seems to fade and she has an ability to be as relaxed as she is regal.

Catherine, Princess of Wales arrived at Westminster Abbey in May 2023, ahead of the coronations of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort. 70 years after the previous coronation, Kate stole the show in matching outfits alongside her daughter, looking picture perfect for the occasion.

Framed by the beautiful red headpiece, Catherine was every-inch royal at the ceremonial welcome for Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee in November 2023. We look forward to seeing the Princess of Wales return to health and normality.

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