She was just 22 years old when she started romancing Prince William – now, a decade later, Kate is preparing to celebrate her first birthday as a mother.
The Duchess of Cambridge turns 32 on January 9 and is reportedly planning to spend the day at home in Kensington Palace with William and their son Prince George.
The past 10 years have held many ups and downs for Kate, from the heartbreak of two brief splits with William to their subsequent engagement, marriage and the birth of their first child.
These pictures trace her journey from university girl to one of the most admired women in the world.
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