Michael Middleton, father of Kate, the Princess of Wales, who became grandfather to a future King
Daily MailMichael and Carole Middleton have played a growing role in royal life It has been quite a transformation for the Middleton family - from the ambitious middle classes to the edge of royalty. Watching over a future King: Michael with his grandson Prince George as they watch the inaugural Kings Cup regatta in Cowes, 2019 Carole, looking elegant in sapphire, and Michael Middleton at the Coronation Michael cuts a dignified figure as he gives away his daughter, Kate, at her 2011 wedding A part of the family: The Middletons seem to have slotted into their new royal role with ease. It was while working for British Airways as a flight dispatcher that he met future wife, Carole Goldsmith Two years later, in 1982, they welcomed their first child, Catherine Middleton, the future Princess of Wales. Michael and Carole welcomed their first child, Catherine, in 1982 A heartwarming family photo of Michael and his daughter, Kate Middleton as a baby Catherine Middleton aged four with her father and sister Pippa in Jerash, Jordan Pippa, Michael and Carole Middleton leave after a community carol service held at Westminster Abbey in 2021 Since becoming grandparents to Kate and William's three children, George, Charlotte, and Louis, Michael and Carole have played an even bigger part in the lives of the royals.