11 New Facts about Kate Middleton Bride of 2011
Fact: The sheer dress that Kate modeled years ago at a St. Andrews University fashion show will be worth $160K after she is wed, even though it cost a mere $40 to create! Fact: Kate prefers to be called Catherine. Sorry, Catherine Fact: Kate plays tennis, skis, and set a high jump record in school. Fact: William and Kate are distantly related! They are 12th cousins once removed. She is 8th cousin to George Washington. Fact: Kate is 6 months older than Prince William. Fact: Her father was a pilot and her mother was an airline stewardess. Fact: Kate’s parents are self-made millionaires with their party supply store. Fact: She graduated with a Master of Arts from the University of Saint Andrews . Her nickname in tabloids was “Waitey Katey Fact: ABC News reports that the future royal once reacted to a friend who said she was lucky to be with Prince William by saying, "He's lucky to be with me Fact: She is also related to General George S. Patton