The key to her enduring popularity is, in part, related to what a historic figure she is.

The fact that their romance began at university had some unintended consequences for the couple down the line.

Catherine moved in with the prince in 2010, the year before their wedding.

Princess Catherine smiling

They lived together at Bodorgan Estate on the Welsh island of Anglesey.

The house was a modest one, by royal standards; there were only four bedrooms.

It seems that the couple enjoyed their time on the island.

Kate Middleton in graduation robes

They continued living there after their wedding, and it was Prince George’s first home.

When they finally moved away in 2013, Prince William gave a speech praising their home.

However, they reconciled, and in 2010, William proposed to Catherine while on holiday together in Kenya.

Prince William looking at Kate Middleton

They finally married in 2011, a decade after their first encounter.

When Princess Catherine walked down the aisle, she was 29 years old, which made her age history-making.

She was the oldest-ever “spinster” or unmarried woman ever to wed an heir to the throne.

Kate Middleton waving in wedding dress

Princess Catherine’s royal record still stands.

As heir to the throne, he would have been expected to wed a member of the British aristocracy.

Instead, he found Catherine, the daughter of a flight attendant and flight dispatcher.

Kate Middleton & Prince William waving in carriage on wedding day

In other words: a commoner.

As a general rule, all royals must ask permission from the reigning royal before marrying.

One such organization is The Scout Association, which is the U.K. version of the Boy/Girl Scouts.

Kate Middleton and child in woods

In her first official act, she helped Scouts make cards for a care home.

Before becoming Joint President, Catherine volunteered for years.

Upon taking her new title, she released a statement expressing her devotion to the cause.

Kate Middleton at camera display in museum

Her fellow Joint President welcomed her to the role.

Tristram Hunt, the museum’s director, was happy to have Catherine on board.

In 2021, she highlighted a particularly fascinating item in the museum’s collection onInstagram.

Kate Middleton umbrella rugby player

Her commitment to the sport shows no signs of slowing down.

Later that year, she attended England’s rugby match against Papua New Guinea.

Their historic visit to the coastal area was packed full of activities, according toCornwall Live.

Child points at Kate Middleton in crowd

“Kate was much better at the boat racing.

William crashed a lot,” one of the kids told the outlet.

The “Royal Visit is a reflection of the importance the United Kingdom attaches to its relations with Pakistan.

Kate Middleton & Prince William wearing traditional Pakistani dress

According toVanity Fair, he even called her “Colonel Catherine” during a ceremony passing on the position.

She participated in a battlefield training exercise, wearing a camouflage uniform amid a snowstorm.

“It really is a true honor to be your Colonel.

Irish guard saluting Kate Middleton