Carole Middleton

All the latest news, photos and more on the mother of Kate, Duchess of Cambridge

Kate to move back to Middleton family home for six weeks after her baby is born

Kate Middleton has decided to break with royal tradition and take her newborn baby to the Middleton's family home in Berkshire. Kate, who is six months pregnant, is said to have told her friends that she...

Carole Middleton is a 'very happy' grandmother on shopping trip with Kate

Kate spotted antiques shopping over the weekend

Family night at the big top rounds off Kate's birthday celebrations

Carole and Michael Middleton visit Kate in hospital

With their eldest daughter still in hospital Kate's parents Carole and Michael Middleton have set off to be by her side. William's mother and father-in-law were spotted separately leaving their family...

Michael Middleton acts as father of the bride at friend's wedding

Michael Middleton reprises his key role at the wedding of the century by escorting a family friend down the aisle. The Duchess of Cambridge's father couldn't have looked more delighted as he did the...

Kate recyles Erdem dress as her father walks family friend down the aisle

A year and a half since he famously walked his daughter down the aisle of Westminster Abbey before a 2,000 strong congregation, Michael Middleton had the task of giving away another bride. This...

Karl Lagerfeld says 'sexy' Carole Middleton outshines Kate and Pippa

Outspoken fashion maestro Karl Lagerfeld is never one to hold back his opinions. From singer Adele, who he said was "too fat", to the British Royal Family which he deemed...

Duchess' parents asked to change Olympic promotions on Party Pieces website

Party Pieces, the company started by the Duchess of Cambridge's parents, Carole and Michael, in their garden shed in 1987, has been asked to change parts of its website by Olympic officials concerned about...

Kate, Pippa and Kim share Andy's agony

As keen tennis fans, they looked thrilled as Andy Murray began his quest for glory, looking to enter history as the first Briton to win Wimbledon in 74 years. But excitement soon turned...

Carole Middleton holds court from royal box at Wimbledon

Their children, Pippa and James, were in the royal box last week, but on Tuesday it was Carole and Michael Middleton's turn to preside over the day's play at Wimbledon. It was a step up for the Duchess...

Carole Middleton joins the Queen at Ascot

Carole Middleton looked delighted to be the Queen's guest at Ascot. Just as she did last year, the Duchess of Cambridge's mother rode in the monarch's carriage procession. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR...

Kate's mum Carole turns out to support son-in-law at Garter service

Beaming from ear to ear, Carole Middleton looked very much at home with the royal set as she attended the Order of the Garter service. And it looks like the Duchess of Cambridge’s mother had...

Pippa keeps things low key to let Kate shine on the Queen's big day

On the day of her sister's wedding, Pippa Middleton gained a fair share of column inches for her dazzling appearance as maid of honour. But on her second big royal event, it seemed Pippa was determined...

By royal invitation: Carole takes her place in the historic Diamond Jubilee flotilla

Gazing out at the throngs lining the banks of the River Thames, Carole Middleton must be reminded of the excitement of last year, when her daughter wed the future King. The former...

Queen floats the Middletons' boat on her big weekend

The Duchess of Cambridge has been an integral part of the winning team that the Queen has put together for her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. She had the crowds in Leicester eating out of her...

The 'Carole Middleton' effect: Top tips on perfecting mother-of-the-bride style

After what was no doubt months of preparation, Carole Middleton was picture perfect on the day her daughter wed Prince William. Now, a year on from the royal wedding, research by mature online retailer...

Stylish Carole Middleton proves poise runs in the family on evening out with Michael

Her eldest daughter has become a style icon. And it's quite clear from whom the Duchess of Cambridge gets her elegant approach. This week her mother Carole was spotted looking smart and stylish as she...

By royal invitation: Carole Middleton is the Queen's guest at Ascot

Prince William always said he would do everything in his power to ensure that the Duchess of Cambridge's family wouldn't be sidelined. And the royal family are clearly making an effort to welcome their...

Pippa and her style heroine mum Carole return to the Goring Hotel

It's clear that both the Duchess of Cambridge and sister Pippa Middleton follow in the sartorial footsteps of their mother. The girls constantly step out in identical outfits to their...