KATE MIDDLETON

William's absence means Kate will have to handle the Royal protocol and official events on her own, something which she is not prepared for yet.

Rumours have it that her party planner sister Pippa and brother-in-law Prince Harry are making arrangements for a big bash for the Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of her first birthday as a member of the royal family.

A villager described William as wearing a flat cap and green Barbour jacket.

Though the couple’s split was confirmed two days before the New Year by Russell Brand, bookies would be rewarded considering the huge interest generated for the bet, according to bookmaker William Hill.

The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, is undoubtedly a fashion favourite with her elegance sense of style and dressing. So, is it the "Kate effect" that is responsible for the incredible success of British fashion brand, Reiss.

British singer Cheryl Cole has been voted as the Hair Icon of 2011, beating out fellow singer Rihanna and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge.

The Duchess of Cambridge has learned to shoot of late, along with her husband prince William.

The Duchess of Cambridge joined the rest of the royal family members at the traditional Christmas morning church service at Sandringham, Norfolk.

The royal family will celebrate Christmas at Sandringham, Norfolk, the Queen's country retreat.

Duchess of Cambridge will change into five different outfits on Christmas Day but could she recylce her wardrobe once again?

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge danced and cooked the day away at the south London Centrepoint shelter.

A collection of some of the most iconic designer dresses of late Princess Diana will be exhibited at the Kensington Palace during the time when the palace's £12m renovation project will be completed.

The year 2011 has been a memorable one for Queen Elizabeth II, starting as it did with the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

The British are known for being fond of animals, so it comes as no surpise that a talking dog has clocked up 74 million views on YouTube, making it the UK's most popular video of 2011.

YouTube have revealed the 10 most watched videos in the UK for 2011, with a 'talking dog' and a spoof of the royal wedding topping the list.

At the Night of Heroes: The Sun Military Awards, Kate Middleton attended the event with Prince William and Harry displaying once again her unique sense of fashion and elegance.

According to Google Zeitegesit's 2011 list of the fastest rising people searches for the year, American singer Rebecca Black leads the way, followed by American television star Ryan Dunn and British socialite Pippa Middleton.

The Duchess of Cambridge is due to spend her first Christmas as a royal family member at Sandringham House which is believed to be one of the most haunted places in Norfolk.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will be known as the Earl and Countess of Strathearn when they visit Birkhall on the Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire.

The royal family are set to celebrate the milestone by jetting off around the globe

Kate has been asked by the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to move into Clarence House so that she won't feel lonely during William's trip in the New Year