Kate [Hardcover]

Claudia Joseph (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2, 2009

With her glossy dark hair, classic looks, natural appearance and cut-glass accent, Kate Middleton displays all the poise and breeding expected from the wife-to-be of the heir to the throne. Sophisticated beyond her years, as well as academically gifted, Kate has charmed William's louche circle of friends as well as the House of Windsor.Yet behind her polished veneer lies the extraordinary tale of an impoverished working-class family that overcame deprivation and adversity to rise to the upper echelons of society. Claudia Joseph has spoken to members of Kate's family and friends, who have provided an intriguing insight into the extraordinary journey her family has made from the mining villages of Durham to an apartment in the royal residence of Clarence House. Drawing on exclusive interviews and containing previously unpublished photographs, this is an authoritative account of Kate Middleton's life so far.

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About the Author

Claudia Joseph was a pupil at Cheltenham Ladies' College and trained as a fashion journalist at the London College of Fashion before becoming a news reporter. She has worked at Tatler, The Times and the Mail on Sunday, and regularly contributes to a number of national newspapers and magazines. She lives in London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Mainstream (April 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1845964209
• ISBN-13: 978-1845964207
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,260,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than that Robert Jobson's book, May 3, 2009

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This review is from: Kate (Hardcover)

This book is definitely better than Robert Jobson's book (William's Princess), while he's book was half gossip as well as half Charles and Camilea; this book has been well researched and focuses on the subject...Kate Middleton.

Although, I admit the author has written a biography of Kate Middleton a bit too early (due to the fact she is not engaged to Prince William). The author focused on Ms. Middleton's ancestors (starting in the Victorian Era)in the first half of her book, and then gradually goes into the life that Ms. Middleton has led so far.

There are a few good pictures within the book, and it was interesting to find out that both Prince William and Kate Middleton share a common ancestor, a General Fairfax whom was in the English Civil War.

The only thing that I have against this book is that the author's writing style can be a little dry at times, over all a very good book!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very good, September 19, 2010

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This review is from: Kate: Kate Middleton: Princess in Waiting (Paperback)

I thought it was very informative about Kate and Williams relationship and I am glad I bought it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Enjoyable, April 8, 2011

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This review is from: Kate: Kate Middleton: Princess in Waiting (Kindle Edition)

I read the book when it first came out and found it most enjoyable. There is a very detailed history of Kate's ancestors. Some worked in the coal mines. I was shocked to read how difficult and bleak were the lives of the coal miners and their families. They even had to bring their own equipment to work six days a week and work very long hours without any sick days or vacations. It also gave enormous information about Kate and William's meeting and courtship during and after college, even up until the time they were engaged. Also enjoyed reading about their various getaways, vacations and hunting trips.

Kate is a lovely intelligent, sophisticated, elegant lady who is perfectly suited for William and who will be a beautiful Queen one day.