Tracing Kate Middleton’s family tree

In case you didn't know, today is the 30th birthday of Kate Middleton and we couldn't think of a better way to honor the occasion than by sharing her fascinating family history and tree.

Kate's family history - contrary to her now relatively opulent lifestyle - is one that many of us can attest to in our family trees.

Kate's family are from the North of England and - up to the last few generations - her ancestors were mostly working-class. According to the New England Historic Genealogical Society her ancestors include merchants, messengers, solicitors, cabinet makers, butchers, bakers, a laundress, and coalminers.

The Society also revealed in November 2010 that Kate Middleton (along with the Queen Mother and Princess Diana) is a cousin of America's first president, George Washington.

Click here to see Kate Middleton's MyHeritage family tree (screenshot below).

Click the image to see the family tree.