Raised by former airline workers (viaThe Seattle Times), Kate’s upbringing was far from royalty.
The same can’t be said about her family tree, however.
AsMarie Clairenotes, the Middletons have links to British aristocracy courtesy of her father, Michael Middleton.
If you trace back the genealogy of her parents long enough, you’ll also encounter serious royalty.
So technically, Kate was connected to the royal family before meeting William.
), where her sister Pippa Middleton also attended.
Kate Middleton and Eugenie’s educational ties aren’t the only connection they share.
