But that didn’t stop Prince William from falling for her.
Talk about a glow-up.
After that, Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was never quite the same.
Her charm may have stayed the same, but Middleton’s life has changed in almost every way.
For starters, Middleton has a wholenew lavish lifestylewith a designer wardrobe to match.
After briefly studying psychology, she settled on an art history degree.
After university, Middleton had two normal jobs.
Then, Middleton became an accessories buyer for Jigsaw (viaDaily Mail).
Even if she was dating the prince, she never let that change her down-to-earth personality.
She’s patron of theArt Room Charityandcurateda photography exhibit in 2020.
“Being a duchess might sound glamorous, but it’s actually really hard work.
But after marrying Prince William, that all changed.
Now she wears some of the most amazing designer pieces, all fitted to perfection.
One of her favorite designers is Alexander McQueen, andshe can be seen wearing McQueen clothingoften.
Or a glamorous off-the-shoulder black and gold embellished dress for the 2017 BAFTA red carpet (viaHello!).
But Middleton is a fan of a number of other designers as well.
But those are just the more traditional rules.
You may have noticed Middleton’s huge hat collection as well.
The tiara dates back to 1936, with Queen Elizabeth being the first to wear it.
But after becoming a royal, Middleton has been able to give back to her community.
Others focus on her love of art (remember her art history degree?)
like the National Portrait Gallery and Natural History Museum.
It’s amazing that Middleton can give back in way she likely couldn’t have before.
Definitely something she wouldn’t have had to deal with pre-duchess days.
That wasn’t the only time she was publicly criticized for her outfits.
However, others said the black sash was a nod to the movement.
Did she not wear black because royals are supposed to stay away from black?
Most likely it was because Middleton isn’t allowed to be affiliated with politics, according toMarie Claire.
Similarly, it’s expected that princes and duchesses like Middleton keep up neutrality as well.
This is why it’s assumed that Middletondidn’t wear black at the 2018 BAFTAs.
But Kate Middleton has spoken up on her political views at least once.
If Middleton hadn’t become a duchess, surely she could have been more politically active.
Middleton’s alsoattended the Olympics, as well as theCommonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Additionally, Middleton has attended some pretty elegant events over the years, wearing some pretty expensive outfits too.
From numerous Galas, like thePortrait Galaand theBAFTAsmultiple years in a row to royal weddings.
Take her Taj Mahal visit, for example.
And Middleton always needs to stop eating when the queen does (viaHello!).
Middleton, whothe press still refers to as Kate, never uses her nickname when with the royal family.
It’s either the Duchess or Catherine.
Even the way she dresses suggests her knowledge of her future role.
But Middleton, with the larger workload, has said she’s suffered from “mum guilt.”
