Carole Middleton

All the latest news, photos and more on the mother of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Last Updated On | 15 Apr 2026

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Carole Middleton wore Queen Camilla's velvet gown - 14 years earlier

The Princess of Wales' mother showed off her regal wardrobe during a book launch party in 2007 - do you recognise her velvet dress?

James Middleton shares rare photo of mum Carole with grandson Inigo

The Princess of Wales' brother has revealed why he has been notably absent online in recent months in a sweet family update

The Princess of Wales' £14.3k accessory she borrowed from mum Carole

The Princess of Wales borrowed an accessory from Carole Middleton's collection in 2015 while attending the Royal Film performance of Spectre

Carole Middleton's 'unique role' in the royal inner circle - and how she became the most trusted

As the Princess of Wales's mother mingles with Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal and Zara Tindall at last week's Cheltenham Festival, we reveal exactly how she has developed into such a trusted member of the inner circle

Carole Middleton's 'exotic' Birkin bag is so exclusive it has a 2-year waiting list

Princess Kate's mother made the ultimate style statement with the world's most famous designer handbag

Carole Middleton is 'glee personified' during rare inner circle moment with Queen Camilla and Princess Anne

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Carole Middleton's very different childhood to daughter Kate amid 'difficult circumstances'

The Princess of Wales' mother experienced financial hardship and other challenges during her early years in Southall, West London

Carole Middleton lights up Cheltenham Festival with £50k Hermès bag

Catching up with Zara and Mike Tindall, Princess Kate's mother carried the ultimate It-girl Birkin bag while making her Cheltenham Festival 2026 debut

Princess Kate's parents Carole and Michael 'dead set against' her attending Prince William's university

Kate's change of heart would later encourage accusations she only attended the university in Fife to meet Prince William

Carole Middleton's 'crucial' responsibility as grandmother that helps William and Kate 'beyond measure'

A new book by royal editor Russell Myers sheds light on Prince William and Kate's life at home in Windsor with the children

Carole Middleton crowned the most glamorous royal granny at 71

Carole - who is grandmother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - celebrates her 71st birthday on 31 January

Princess Kate's private birthday celebrations revealed

The royal turned 44 on 9 January

Prince George's thoughtful side revealed during sweet outing with grandmother Carole Middleton

The Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest son, 12, made a number of significant high-profile appearances in 2025 alongside his parents

Princess Diana's 'undercover' Christmas dress just made a mark on Princess Kate and Carole Middleton

The Princess of Wales and her mother, Carole, love blue heritage-checked clothes, just like the late Princess Diana

Carole Middleton copies daughter Princess Kate's famous look

Carole Middleton appeared at the Princess of Wales' annual Christmas carol concert on Friday, 5 December wearing some of her stylish daughter's clothes

Carole and Michael Middleton show support for Kate at carol service

The Princess of Wales' family showed their support at the royal's fifth annual Together At Christmas Carol Service, held at Westminster Abbey

Carole Middleton's reaction to becoming a grandmother caught on camera

Carole Middleton, the mother of the Princess of Wales, had a spectacular reaction to the birth of her first grandson, Prince George, in 2013 – see it here