ate stayed on the straight and narrow even as her friends snuck off to Reading for nights outs - the only time Kate was caught up in mischief was after being sick on the train following an all-night hockey party

The future Queen of England was a normal schoolgirl who loved nothing more than watching her favourite TV show and snacking on her favourite foods

Kate Middleton is known to be very close to her younger sister Pippa, but despite their many similarities during their teenage years, they had very different experiences of secondary school

Pippa was known to be lively and loved being the centre of attention, and she thrived both in academics and sports, unlike Kate who was softer and more reserved demeanour

The shy and slender Kate, still dealing with the emotional toll of her past experiences, didn’t instantly stand out - despite being on her way to becoming a global beauty icon, Kate wasn’t immediately noticed by her male peers at school

Although she came into her own Kate’s transition wasn’t smooth sailing, according to her dormmate Gemma Williamson, Kate was ‘thin and pale,’ having lost confidence after her time at Downe House