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Kate Middleton (Elizabeth Catherine), Duchess of Cambridge Style Icon 2012
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Duchess has involved herself with the charities supported by her husband and his
brother, Prince Harry. On 29 September 2011, the Duchess officially became a
patron of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. In November 2011,
April 2012 and November 2012, she and the Duke attended the biannual Princes'
Charities Forum, which unites the various charitable interests of the two
princes. In June 2012, The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry was
renamed The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince
Harry, to reflect Catherine's contribution to the charity.
The Duke and Duchess were announced as Ambassadors for the 2012 Summer Olympics
in London, alongside Prince Harry. The Duchess attend both the Opening and
Closing Ceremonies of the Olympics. On 29 August 2012, the Duchess attended the
Paralympic Opening Ceremony accompanied by her husband, the Duke of Cambridge.
As part of her role, the Duchess attended numerous sporting events throughout
the games.
In September 2012, the Duke and Duchess embarked on a tour of Singapore,
Malaysia, Tuvalu and the Solomon Islands as part of the Royal Jubilee
celebrations. During this overseas visit, the Duchess made her first official
speech abroad, while visiting a hospice in Malaysia, drawing on her experience
as patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices.
Patronages
In March 2011, William and Catherine set up a gift fund held by The Foundation
of Prince William and Prince Harry to allow well-wishers who want to give them a
wedding gift to donate money to charities they care about instead. The gift fund
supported 26 charities of the couple�s choice, incorporating the armed forces,
children, the elderly, art, sport and conservation. These causes are close to
their hearts and reflect the experiences, passions and values of their lives so
far.
In January 2012, the Duchess announced the first charities which she will
support.
 These
are:
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The Art Room;
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The National Portrait Gallery, London;
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East Anglia's Children's Hospice (EACH);
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Action on Addiction.
She will also be a local volunteer leader with The Scout Association in
Anglesey, north Wales, her marital home. In December 2012 Australian radio hosts
Michael Christian and Mel Greig called King Edward VII's Hospital Sister Agnes
where the Duchess was an in-patient for a pregnancy-related medical condition.
Pretending to be The Queen and The Prince of Wales, Christian and Greig
telephoned the hospital and spoke with nurse Jacintha Saldanha and inquired
about the Duchess' condition. Following a hospital inquiry and a public backlash
against the hoax, Saldanha was found dead in her room. The Australian radio
hosts subsequently apologised for their actions.
Titles and styles
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Royal styles of The Duchess of Cambridge
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Reference style Her Royal Highness
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Spoken style Your Royal Highness
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Alternative style Ma'am
9 January 1982 � 29 April 2011: Miss Catherine Elizabeth Middleton
29 April 2011 � present: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
in Scotland: 29 April 2011 � present: Her Royal Highness The Countess of
Strathearn Catherine's full title and style is Her Royal Highness Princess
William, Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, Baroness Carrickfergus.
Unlike the majority of royal brides, and in contrast to most previous
consorts-in-waiting for over 350 years, Catherine's immediate family is neither
royal nor aristocratic. On the morning of their wedding day on 29 April 2011, at
8:00 am, officials at Buckingham Palace announced that in accordance with royal
tradition and on recognition of the day by the Queen, Prince William was created
Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Strathearn and Baron Carrickfergus.
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Dated 15 December 2012
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