During Kate Middleton and Prince William’s courtship, she was a constant target for the paparazzi. As a result, there are tons of pictures of her from that time period and not everyone has seen them. Check out these rare photos of Kate before she was a princess:
25. Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s pre-Wimbledon Party – 2006
Middleton was at the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s pre-Wimbledon party where she looked to be having a really good time. She was photographed dancing at one point with one of Prince William and Prince Harry’s friends, Guy Pelly.
Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)24. The Concert for Diana – 2007
Kate and her brother James attended the Concert for Diana at Wembley Stadium in London in 2007. This was the first time she and William were spotted in the same vicinity since their breakup earlier that year. Her presence at the concert made it clear that they were back on.
Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)23. Chakravarty Cup Charity Polo Match – 2006
Kate attended the Chakravarty Cup charity polo match at the Ham Polo Club in 2006 where she watched Prince William compete. She absolutely dazzled in this red polka-dotted Issa wrap dress with red Lulu Guinness wedges.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)22. Beaufort Polo Club – 2008
Middleton was spotted at the Beaufort Polo Club in 2007 with Prince Harry’s girlfriend at the time, Chelsy Davy. The two were watching their royal boyfriends play in a charity polo match. Middleton looked super preppy in this cream-colored sweater with a dark pair of jeans.
(Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)21. Wedding of Hugh Van Cutsem and Rose Astor – 2005
Middleton made her public debut as Prince William’s girlfriend at the wedding of Hugh Van Cutsem and Rose Astor at Burford Parish Church in Burford, England in June 2005. She looked so sophisticated in this cream coat with a black and white skirt and a fancy black fascinator.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)20. Nicholas van Cutsem’s Wedding – 2009
The fashionable brunette beauty joined Prince William at Nicholas van Cutsem’s wedding to Alice Hadden-Paton in 2009. She looked lovely in this lavender coat dress with a fascinator that perfectly coordinated with her outfit.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)19. Training with the Sisterhood – 2007
After her breakup with William in 2007, beautiful Kate didn’t waste her time wallowing. Instead, she joined the sisterhood, a group of female athletes who were training to become the first all women crew to cross the Channel in a traditional Chinese dragon boat.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)18. After Party Following Opening Night of Afrika Afrika – 2008
Kate attended the after-party following the opening night of the musical Afrika Afrika in January 2008. She was with one of Prince William and Prince Harry’s friends, Guy Pelly. The two were spotted seated together along with another friend.
(Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)17. Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival – 2007
The gorgeous brunette attended the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival in style in March 2007. She rocked this asymmetrical brown skirt with a pair of brown boots, a baby blue coat with brown detailing, and a brown beret. She topped the look off with a pashmina scarf.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)16. Order of the Garter Service – 2008
Kate was at the Order of the Garter procession at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle in 2008 where she was photographed with Prince Charles’ wife Camila Parker-Bowles. There were other photos of her with Prince Harry as well. This was a pretty big deal. She had clearly been accepted into the royal fold.
Photo by Anwar Hussein/Getty Images15. Training Session with the Sisterhood – 2007
While Middleton seemed keen on competing with the Sisterhood in 2007, after she got back together with Prince William, she pulled out the competition, which upset some of the members of the Sisterhood. According to the organizer Emma Sayle, no one heard from her again.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)14. Chakravarty Cup Polo Match – 2009
Middleton watched Prince William and Prince Harry play in the Chakravarty Cup Polo Match in 2009. She looked nice and relaxed in a pair of dark jeans a grey sweater as she chatted with some other onlookers.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)13. Wedding Of Lady Rose Windsor and George Gilman – 2008
The tall brunette attended the wedding of Lady Rose Windsor and George Gilman, which took place at Queens Chapel in London in 2008. She was without her prince, but she still looked lovely in this light blue blazer and pastel-colored dress.
Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images12. Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships – 2008
The Duchess of Cambridge showed up for day six of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships in 2008 with a few girlfriends. She looked lovely in a pretty white dress with a simple black cardigan.
(Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)11. Chakravarty Cup Polo Match – 2010
In 2010, Kate wore a pretty green dress to watch Prince Harry and Prince William play polo in the Chakravarty Cup polo match at the Beaufort Polo Club, England. She looked happy and relaxed, and some wondered if a royal engagement was coming. Less than six months later, she and Prince William announced that they were engaged.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)10. Concert in Celebration of Nelson Mandela’s Life – 2008
Middleton attended a concert in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s life at Hyde Park in 2008. It looked like she was having a really good time. She was with a couple of guys and was pictured laughing and drinking.
(Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)9. Polo Match at Coworth Park – 2008
The brunette beauty was at Coworth Park near Windsor watching Prince William participate in a polo match. She looked effortlessly fashionable in this beige blazer with a black shirt, a tight park of dark jeans and a pair of black heeled boots.
(Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)8. Book Launch of ‘Time to Reflect’ – 2007
Kate and her sister Pippa appeared at the book launch for photographer Alistair Morrison’s book a Time to Reflect in 2007. She looked gorgeous in this silky grey dress and accessorized with a chunky necklace.
(Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)7. Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival – 2007
In 2007, Middleton attended the first day of the Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival with Prince William. She wore this brown tweed skirt suit, which looked a little dowdy in comparison to her other outfits.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)6. Eton College Old Boys Field Game – 2006
The Duchess of Cambridge and her younger sister Pippa watched Prince William play in the Eton College Old Boys Field Game in Berkshire in 2006. Here they are enjoying a casual walk as they wait for the game to finish up.
(Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)5. The Rundle Cup Day at Tidworth Polo Club – 2006
Kate attended The Rundle Cup Day at Tidworth Polo Club in 2006 where she was spotted chatting with Chelsy Davy and Zara Phillips. We love her relaxed summer look with the halter dress and wedges!
(Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)4. Polo Match at the Beaufort Polo Club – 2006
The brunette beauty was joined by Prince Harry’s girlfriend-at-the-time, Chelsy Davy at The Beaufort Polo Club. The two were watching Prince William and Prince Harry play in a charity polo match and seemed to be having a really good time.
(Photo by Antony Jones/UK Press via Getty Images)3. The Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival – 2008
The British beauty attended The Cheltenham Horse Racing Festival in 2008 in style. Here she is looking stunning in a navy trench with black tights, black boots, a black purse, a black scarf, and a black fedora.
(Photo by Indigo/Getty Images)2. Young Stalin Book Launch – 2007
While on a break from Prince William in 2007, Kate Middleton hit the town with her sister Pippa and attended the Young Stalin book launch in London. She was definitely showing William what he was missing with this lacy dress!
(Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)1. St. Andrews, Scotland – 2005
This picture was taken shortly before Middleton graduated from St. Andrews University. Kate was out and about in St. Andrews with her father and was dressed really casually. Her cami top and low cut jeans are so 2005!
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