Carole Middleton

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Last Updated On | 8 Jul 2026

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Carole Middleton is the new designer handbag queen at 71

Princess Kate's mother, Carole, appears to have acquired some magnificent designer bags throughout 2026. Which one is your favourite?

Carole Middleton is in A-list company as she snaps pictures with F1 superstar during exclusive Wimbledon lunch

Carole Middleton attended Wimbledon tennis tournament in London this week with her daughter, Pippa, and they met some very famous faces…

Pippa Middleton is a carbon copy of sister Princess Kate at Wimbledon - even down to her walk

The Princess of Wales' younger sister attended the championships with her mother, Carole Middleton, on Monday

Carole Middleton quietly tweaks racy Wimbledon dress for rare date with husband Michael

The Princess of Wales' parents Carole and Michael Middleton looked glamorous at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Tuesday

Pippa Middleton aces Wimbledon return in playful sundress alongside mother Carole

Princess Kate's younger sister, Pippa, looked incredible at Wimbledon 2026, having had a two-year break from the tennis tournament, last attending in 2024

Carole Middleton is the ultimate hiking queen at 71 in a Kate-approved Baker Boy hat

Princess Kate is Carole's eldest daughter, and the pair have a very close relationship, often emulating each other's style

Madeleine de Saint Pierre Bunbury and George Packe-Drury-Lowe marry at the society wedding of the summer

Renowned equestrian painter Madeleine Bunbury marries George Packe-Drury-Lowe after meeting at a Cavalry & Guards Club ball. They share their stories and photographs of their big day exclusively with Hello!

Carole Middleton's Wimbledon outfit is a carbon copy of Princess Diana's iconic Chanel look

The Princess of Wales' mother looked striking in a Chanel-style co-ord at Wimbledon 2014 - and it was just like Princess Diana's 17 years earlier

Inside Princess Kate's Royal Ascot girls' day out with mother Carole Middleton and sister-in-law Alizée Thevenet

As the Princess of Wales made a triumphant return to Royal Ascot last week, HELLO! was there to witness the support of her family

Inside Carole and Michael Middleton's 46-year marriage - including family health battles

Princess Kate's proud parents have a happy marriage of 46 years and today they celebrate the anniversary of their 1980 nuptials

Can we just talk about the over-50 style icons who completely owned Royal Ascot 2026?

Forget the 20-something It-girls! The best-dressed women at Royal Ascot 2026 are all over 50. Ready to be impressed?

All the celeb Ascot outfits you can shop for less than £370

Occasion wear inspiration incoming from the 2026 Royal Ascot goers, including Zara Tindall, Holly Willoughby & more

Princess Anne copies Carole Middleton with 25-year-old wedding guest dress at Ascot

The Princess Royal, 75, has attended Royal Ascot in Berkshire this week and has provided us with some seriously impressive fashion

Princess Kate parents Carole and Michael Middleton enjoy rare date ahead of 46th wedding anniversary

The Princess of Wales' adoring parents tied the knot in 1980 at St James's Parish Church in Dorney, Buckinghamshire

Why Harriet Phillips wore a badge branded with her husband's name at Royal Ascot - but other royals did not

The royal family's newest member was described by her husband's name while Zara Tindall went under her own. What is the etiquette?

Princess Kate is the spitting image of her mum at Ascot reunion

The Princess of Wales made her grand return to Royal Ascot on Wednesday, and the royal looked just like her mum in one image captured at the event

Carole Middleton revives mother-of-the-bride dress from Pippa's wedding at Ascot 2026

The stunning mother of the Princess of Wales delighted onlookers on the second day of Ascot 2026, alongside her daughter-in-law, Alizée Thevenet

Carole Middleton's top secret Mustique getaway for family celebrations

Princess Kate's mother whisked her family off for lavish 70th celebrations in 2025 and is a big fan of the Carribean island

Princess Kate's surprising hobby she 'plays with her parents' Carole and Michael Middleton is so on trend

The Princess of Wales made the confession while attending the second official royal garden part of the season at Buckingham Palace,

Carole Middleton is creating memories with her grandson Inigo, says James Middleton

James Middleton describes his wish for his son Inigo to have "wonderful childhood memories" of his grandparents Carole and Michael

Carole Middleton wore Queen Camilla's velvet gown - 14 years earlier

The Princess of Wales' mother showed off her regal wardrobe during a book launch party in 2007 - do you recognise her velvet dress?

James Middleton shares rare photo of mum Carole with grandson Inigo

The Princess of Wales' brother has revealed why he has been notably absent online in recent months in a sweet family update

The Princess of Wales' £14.3k accessory she borrowed from mum Carole

The Princess of Wales borrowed an accessory from Carole Middleton's collection in 2015 while attending the Royal Film performance of Spectre

Carole Middleton's 'unique role' in the royal inner circle - and how she became the most trusted

As the Princess of Wales's mother mingles with Queen Camilla, the Princess Royal and Zara Tindall at last week's Cheltenham Festival, we reveal exactly how she has developed into such a trusted member of the inner circle

Carole Middleton's 'exotic' Birkin bag is so exclusive it has a 2-year waiting list

Princess Kate's mother made the ultimate style statement with the world's most famous designer handbag

Carole Middleton is 'glee personified' during rare inner circle moment with Queen Camilla and Princess Anne

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Carole Middleton's very different childhood to daughter Kate amid 'difficult circumstances'

The Princess of Wales' mother experienced financial hardship and other challenges during her early years in Southall, West London

Carole Middleton lights up Cheltenham Festival with £50k Hermès bag

Catching up with Zara and Mike Tindall, Princess Kate's mother carried the ultimate It-girl Birkin bag while making her Cheltenham Festival 2026 debut

Princess Kate's parents Carole and Michael 'dead set against' her attending Prince William's university

Kate's change of heart would later encourage accusations she only attended the university in Fife to meet Prince William

Carole Middleton's 'crucial' responsibility as grandmother that helps William and Kate 'beyond measure'

A new book by royal editor Russell Myers sheds light on Prince William and Kate's life at home in Windsor with the children

Carole Middleton crowned the most glamorous royal granny at 71

Carole - who is grandmother to Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis - celebrates her 71st birthday on 31 January

Princess Kate's private birthday celebrations revealed

The royal turned 44 on 9 January

Prince George's thoughtful side revealed during sweet outing with grandmother Carole Middleton

The Prince and Princess of Wales's eldest son, 12, made a number of significant high-profile appearances in 2025 alongside his parents

Princess Diana's 'undercover' Christmas dress just made a mark on Princess Kate and Carole Middleton

The Princess of Wales and her mother, Carole, love blue heritage-checked clothes, just like the late Princess Diana

Carole Middleton copies daughter Princess Kate's famous look

Carole Middleton appeared at the Princess of Wales' annual Christmas carol concert on Friday, 5 December wearing some of her stylish daughter's clothes

Carole and Michael Middleton show support for Kate at carol service

The Princess of Wales' family showed their support at the royal's fifth annual Together At Christmas Carol Service, held at Westminster Abbey

Carole Middleton's reaction to becoming a grandmother caught on camera

Carole Middleton, the mother of the Princess of Wales, had a spectacular reaction to the birth of her first grandson, Prince George, in 2013 – see it here