All About Kate Middleton and Prince William's Special Connection to Wales

Just one day afterQueen Elizabethdied on September 8, the newKing Charles IIIgave his first speech to the nation as monarch. In the broadcast, the King announced officially that his sonPrince Williamand daughter-in-lawKate Middletonwere now thePrince and Princess of Wales. As William and Kate take on their new roles, a royal source tells PEOPLE the couple is focused on “deepening the trust and respect of the people of Wales over time.”

All About Kate Middleton's Parents, Michael and Carole Middleton

BeforeKate Middletonbecame the Princess of Wales, she grew up in Bucklebury, England, with parentsMichaelandCarole Middleton. After marrying in 1980, Michael and Carole welcomed Kate in 1980. They went on to have two more children, daughterPippaand sonJames. Since Kate’s wedding toPrince Williamin April 2011, the Middletons have developed astrong relationshipwith the British royal family. Carole shared a particularly close bond with the lateQueen Elizabeth, who recognized the influence Carole and Michael had onPrince Williamas he and Kate began their relationship.

All About Kate Middleton’s Wedding Dress, From Its Secret Origins to Special Details

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge smile following their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011 in London, England.Photo:Chris Jackson/Getty Chris Jackson/Getty Kate Middleton’s royal wedding dress is nothing short of iconic. “It has been the experience of a lifetime to work with Catherine Middleton to create her wedding dress, and I have enjoyed every moment of it," Burton said in a statement on the royal wedding day.

All About Kate Winslet's Daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton

Mia Threapleton and Kate Winslet at the BAFTA Television Awards on May 14, 2023.Photo:Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, is following in her acting footsteps. The Holidaystar welcomed her first child in October 2000 with then-husband, film director Jim Threapleton. Over the years, Winslet has opened up about motherhood, including how much she enjoys spending time with Mia. “I love being a mum," she toldMetroin 2008.

All About Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom's Daughter Daisy

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.Photo: Phillip Faraone/Getty There’s no greater firework inKaty PerryandOrlando Bloom’s lives than their daughter,Daisy Dove Bloom. The couple welcomed their first child together — Bloom’s second after sonFlynn Bloom, whom he shares with his ex-wife,Miranda Kerr— on Aug. 26, 2020. “It’s the best,” Perry toldVarietyin September 2021 when discussing motherhood. “Everything that’s supposed to fade away fades away and a balance comes in.” Known to be a longtime fan of fast cars and motorcycles, Bloom now gets his thrills from being a dad.