The name Elizabeth, chosen for Princess Charlotte, is a tribute to her paternal great-grandmother, the late Queen. Her second middle name, Diana, is a heartfelt homage to Prince William's late mother.

Princess Charlotte has a very special connection to her cousin Grace Matthews - who is also the second-born child. The three-year-old is the eldest daughter of Pippa Middleton and James Matthews

James Middleton has made several revelations about his childhood in his new book - including what the Princess of Wales was really like during her school days.

Princess Kate's ability to remain down-to-earth amid so much social pressure is commendable, especially in the wake of her public cancer diagnosis and treatment. According to Middleton, his sisters Kate and Pippa Middleton Matthews were always a source of guidance and support during their shared childhood.

In unearthed photos from February 2007, a 25-year-old Kate Middleton was spotted in a taxi with her sister, then 23-year-old Pippa heading to Mahiki, the ultimate noughties It-girl spot on London's Dover Road.