Kate Middleton wasn’t always a royal — before she married Prince William, she was just like us!
Click through the gallery below to see 57 throwback photos of Kate prior her April 2011 wedding.
via Closer Weekly
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Kate Middleton Mid 1980s
Mid 1980s
Kate was such an adorable little girl, just like her daughter, Princess Charlotte, is today!
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Kate Middleton Late 1980s
Late 1980s
Kate and her sister, Pippa Middleton, were the most adorable siblings back then — and still are today!
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Kate Middleton Early 1990s
Early 1990s
Look at that adorable face! It's barely aged a bit today.
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Kate Middleton March 2005
March 2005
While she's still very athletic, Kate skied a lot before marrying William.
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Kate Middleton June 2005
June 2005
Simple and stunning! We still love when Kate wears her hair down today.
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Kate Middleton June 2005
June 2005
Her street style has clearly always been on point — even before getting a ring!
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Kate Middleton June 2005
June 2005
Kate and William were so cute before saying "I do" — and they still are!
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Kate Middleton June 2005
June 2005
Before having to dress prim and proper as a royal, Kate graced the street wearing camisoles.
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Kate Middleton Aug 2005
August 2005
And casual ensembles — like jeans and a cowboy hat!
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Kate Middleton March 2006
March 2006
And our favorite, some high-knee stylish boots.
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Kate Middleton June 2006
June 2006
She always wore beautiful dresses, though. We especially loved that blue on her.
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Kate Middleton June 2006
June 2006
So fun! Kate at a picnic before getting married.
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Kate Middleton June 2006
June 2006
So pretty! Kate always looks pretty in pink.
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Kate Middleton Feb 2007
February 2007
William and Kate always went out on date night before getting married!
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Kate Middleton Feb 2007
February 2007
So fun! Kate enjoying a night out before becoming a Mrs.
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Kate Middleton March 2007
March 2007
While dating William, Kate was always all smiles!
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Kate Middleton April 2007
April 2007
Kate out and about before getting a ring!
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Kate Middleton May 2007
May 2007
Kate's white denim skirt was fabulous!
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Kate Middleton July 2007
July 2007
She's always been sporty — even before becoming a princess!
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Kate Middleton Jan 2008
January 2008
Bold and beautiful in black!
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Kate Middleton March 2008
March 2008
Such an athletic couple Kate and William are!
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Kate Middleton Sept 2008
September 2008
Kate after having what looked like a fun night out!
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Kate Middleton July 2010
July 2010
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Kate Middleton Nov 2010
November 2010
Kate and William shortly after getting engaged!
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Kate Middleton Dec 2010
December 2010
Kate and William months before their special day.
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Kate Middleton Feb 2011
February 2011
The couple always had eyes for each other — even before getting married!
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Kate Middleton April 2011
April 2011
The Duchess waving to fans before becoming a duchess!
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Kate Middleton April 2011
April 2011
Kate was the most beautiful thing we've ever seen on her wedding day!