From the day they were born, Princess Mary and Princess Kate have been the focus of attention in Britain and around the world. As they moved into their adult roles - whether in the form of official Royal duties or being wives and mothers, they are b...
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Princess Mary, Duchess of Albemarle, KG, KT, GCVO, PC, ADC (born Mary Elizabeth Diana Augusta on 5 June 1982) is a member of the British royal family. She is the elder daughter of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II. Since birth, she has been second in the line of succession to the British throne after her father.
Born Mary Elizabeth Donaldson 5 June 1982 (age 40) St Mary's Hospital, London, England
Spouse Frederik, Duke of Albemarle (m. 2004)
Issue Princess Dorothea of Albemarle Prince Albert-Philip of Albemarle Princess Victoria of Albemarle
House Windsor
Father Charles, Prince of Wales
Mother Lady Diana Spencer
Education Marlborough College University of St Andrews Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Britannia Royal Naval College
Military career
Allegiance 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Service/branch British Armed Forces
Years of active service 2006–2010
Rank See list
Unit Blues and Royals HMS Iron Duke RAF Search and Rescue Force
1982–2004: Her Royal Highness Princess Mary of Wales
26 April 2004 – present: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Albemarle, Countess of Dumbarton, and Baroness Carrickfergus
Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge
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Princess Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, GCVO (born Catherine Elizabeth Frances Alexandra; 9 February 1984) is a member of the British royal family. She is the younger daughter of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Diana, Princess of Wales, and is sixth in the line of succession to the British throne.
Born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton 9 February 1984 (age 38) St Mary's Hospital, London, England
Spouse William, Duke of Cambridge (m. 2011)
Issue Prince George of Cambridge Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Prince Louis of Cambridge
House Windsor
Father Charles, Prince of Wales
Mother Lady Diana Spencer
Alma mater Marlborough College University of St Andrews
1984–2011: Her Royal Highness Princess Kate of Wales
29 April 2011 – present: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn, and Baroness Kilkeel
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Britannia Royal Naval College
Military career
Allegiance 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Service/branch British Army
Years of active service 2005–2011
Rank See list
Unit Blues and Royals HMS Iron Duke Army Air Corps
