Kate: The Making of a Princess

Kate by Claudia Joseph, is a true-life fairy tale: the biography of Kate Middleton, Princess-in-Waiting, who is quite possibly poised to be the next Queen of England. The extraordinary Cinderella story of the beautiful, charming, sophisticated young woman who has snagged Britain’s most eligible bachelor, Prince William, Kate is a must-read for all the many followers of the lives, loves, and remarkable turns of the royal family of Great Britain. This definitive biography goes behind the fairy tale to reveal: Kate Middleton’s Ancestry: A fascinating journey back in time, tracing Kate’s family tree from the coal mines of Durham and the workshops of Kent to the aristocratic Lupton family. From Commoner to Royal: The incredible story of how Kate became the first non-aristocrat in 350 years poised to marry an heir to the British throne. The St. Andrews Years: A behind-the-scenes look at university life, from the charity fashion show that caught a prince’s eye to the start of a modern royal relationship. A Princess in Waiting: An inside account of the woman who won over the Windsors and the public, navigating the intense media spotlight on her path to becoming a future Queen.