Introducing Kate Middleton: Britain's Queen-in-Waiting

Introducing Kate Middleton: Britain's Queen-in-Waiting
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The Prince at Polo
Kate watches William play at Cirencester Park Polo Club. It has been clear throughout the couple's courtship that they have much in common. And despite her lack of blue blood, Kate's down-to-earth, mature outlook pegged her as an ideal royal consort for a more modern royal family.

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