Fiancee of British Prince William, Catherine Elizabeth “Kate” Middleton, will turn 29 today. She was born on January 9, 1982 in Reading, Berkshire.

Kate Middleton and Prince William are tying knot on April 29, 2011 at Westminster Abbey.

Kate and Prince William met in 2001 when she was a student at the University of St Andrews. They remained friends until 2003 when Kate broke up with her former boyfriend.

Middleton’s parents Michael and Carole Middleton own a company called “Party Pieces” and they are very rich. Kate is oldest of three children in her family.

She is a graduate in History of Art. She loves dressing in stylish fashion and has been titled as best dressed several times. She aspires to produce a clothing house too with her own designs.