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Kate Middleton and Prince William's marriage is the first British royal wedding to be shown live on YouTube.

11 New Facts about Kate Middleton Bride of 2011

1. 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!

2. Fact: Kate prefers to be called Catherine. Sorry, Catherine

3. Fact: Kate plays tennis, skis, and set a high jump record in school.

4. Fact: William and Kate are distantly related! They are 12th cousins once removed. She is 8th cousin to George Washington.

5. Fact: Kate is 6 months older than Prince William.

6. Fact: Her father was a pilot and her mother was an airline stewardess.

7. Fact: Kate’s parents are self-made millionaires with their party supply store.

8. Fact: She graduated with a Master of Arts from the University of Saint Andrews.

9. Her nickname in tabloids was “Waitey Katey

 

10. 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

11. Fact: She is also related to General George S. Patton