Kate Middleton leaving Mahiki’s Halloween Party

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Catherine Elizabeth Middleton (born 9 January 1982) is the girlfriend of Prince William of Wales. Since their relationship first began, Middleton has received widespread media attention and there has been constant speculation that they will eventually marry.

Born in 1982, Middleton grew up in Berkshire, and after attending Marlborough College went to the University of St Andrews. There she met Prince William, also studying there, in 2001. They soon started a relationship, and media attention soon followed, and in 2005 her lawyer complained of harassment. In April 2007, it emerged in the press that William and Middleton had split up. They continued to be friends, and later in 2007 the pair reunited. Since then Middleton has attended many high-profile royal events. She has been admired for her fashion sense, and has been placed on numerous ‘best dressed’ lists.

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Middleton has also become known for her style and has been featured in numerous best dressed lists. Middleton was selected by The Telegraph as the “Most Promising Newcomer” in their 2006 list of style winners and losers. Tatler placed her at #8 on their yearly listing of the top ten style icons in 2007. She was also featured in People Magazine’s 2007 best dressed list. Middleton was named as one of Richard Blackwell’s ten “Fabulous Fashion Independents” of 2007. In June 2008 style.com selected Middleton as their monthly beauty icon. In July 2008 Middleton was named on Vanity Fair’s international best dressed list.