What were Kate's early years like? How the Princess learnt Arabic and recited verses from the Quran at nursery in Jordan - before becoming a star pupil who captained the hockey team

The Princess of Wales has this week launched her new early childhood campaign which aims to 'give generations of children the best start in life.'

And as Kate Middleton, 41, promotes her campaign Shaping Us about the significance of the first five years of a child's life, FEMAIL has looked back at her own formative years.

Catherine Elizabeth Middleton was born to Carole and Michael Middleton at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading on 9 January 1982.

She has previously revealed she had a 'very happy' childhood, spending a number of years living in Jordan where she learnt Arabic, alongside her siblings Pippa and James.

The family moved back to Berkshire, where sporty Kate excelled at school - eventually turning 18 and attending St Andrew's University, where her life changed forever when she met Prince William.

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