She famously hails from working-class stock, with builders and Durham miners among her ancestors.
But the “rough and tumble” side of Kate Middleton’s family will almost certainly be absent from her wedding to Prince William next year.
A long-standing family feud means several relatives of Miss Middleton’s mother, Carole, are unlikely to receive invitations. One relative, who asked not to be named, said there was “no chance” of several of Mrs Middleton’s side of the family being invited. More.