kate middleton 30th year of life

Kate Middleton turned the big 3-0 today, we decided to post cause she has been in every single list of best dressed and style file from the retrospective posts from 2011,  and this is her first royal birthday...  And after the jump, get to know 30 facts about the future Queen of England you didn't know... and is probably not going to change your life.

The Most Memorable Style Moments of the Year

The Royal Wedding

Over 2 billion people watched the nuptials of Prince William and Catherine Middleton on April 29, 2011, and what a wedding it was! The bride emerged in a custom Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress that is forever etched into the memories of millions

2011's New Style Stars

 

For these eight ladies 2011 was a particularly exciting year. From Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's slinky dresses, to Elizabeth Olsen's cool girl wardrobe and Pippa Middleton's curve-hugging gowns, these fresh faces gave us all something to talk about on this year's hottest red carpets. Keep an eye on these stylish stars, 2011 was just the beginning.