Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge comes from a branch of a Middleton family. The Duchess's parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, whose wealth derives from their party supplies business, have featured in the world media in the run up to their first daughter's wedding to Prince William of Wales and its aftermath. In addition, as a result of the world exposure of the wedding ceremony, their two other children, Pippa and James, especially Pippa, have often been discussed in the press.
On 19 April 2011 a Coat of Arms was granted to Michael Francis Middleton (the father of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge), as the armigerous head of the family.
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