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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Nuray Bulbul and Tom Place

Who was Kate Middleton before she met Prince William and became the Princess of Wales?

Kate Middleton is marking a milestone today, and while the occasion is a royal one, the celebration itself is expected to be anything but over-the-top.

The Princess of Wales is celebrating her 44th birthday today, January 9, and the day will likely be spent in a relaxed, family-focused way. According to former royal butler Grant Harrold, who recently shared insights with Heart Bingo, birthdays within the royal household tend to favor privacy over spectacle.

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