Kate Middleton steps out for friend's wedding on birthday weekend

Kate Middleton and Prince William put aside thoughts of their own nuptials Saturday and attended their first wedding together since going public with their engagement.

Prince William served as an usher at the North Yorkshire wedding of Harry Aubrey-Fletcher to Sarah Louise Stourton, which was also attended by Prince Harry and Princess Beatrice. Kate left the wedding with her future brother-in-law Harry and boarded a double-decker wedding bus, while Prince William drove himself to the reception party.

"Hello, hello," said Prince William, jumping onto the sidewalk amid camera flashes after the ceremony. "It's not my wedding yet."

The princess-to-be celebrated her 29th birthday on Sunday - her last as a commoner. She is quickly becoming a fashion icon and her outfit on Saturday certainly turned more than a few heads.  Middleton, who is not often seen in public, appeared at the wedding wearing a black knee-length jacket held together by a diamond pin, with a sheer black top underneath. A mauve clutch matched her inches-high heels, and a black pill box hat topped off the outfit.

In honor of Kate's birthday, take a look back at how she went from awkward teenager to gorgeous fashionista: Slideshow: Kate Middleton's transformation

In 2002, Middleton walked the runway at a University of St. Andrews charity fashion show with ribbons and tight ringlets. (Getty Images via InStyle.com)

 

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And we care why?

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Reply#1 - Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:06 PM EST

Because a whole bunch of Americans don't live in tiny boxes and are interested in all sorts of things going on in the world.

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#1.1 - Tue Jan 11, 2011 3:06 PM EST
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Actually I think she is going to be another Princess Diana. Everybody is still fascinated with her even after her untimely death. I think that Kate will do the U.K. proud around the world. She does not seem to be timid like Princess Diana was, so she should be able to handle it.

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Reply#2 - Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:39 PM EST

It's refreshing to find a well mannered young lady take Diana's place.

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Reply#3 - Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:26 PM EST

she will not be "taking diana's place".  she will be setting her own path to her own journey.   looks like this young couple just might have a wonderful future.   :)

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Reply#4 - Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:01 PM EST

if only the USA could have a First Lady as elegant, why,why?

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Reply#5 - Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:53 AM EST

We do. What's your problem?

    #5.1 - Thu Jan 13, 2011 9:46 AM EST

    There's nothing inelegant about Michelle Obama. On what facts do you declare her inelegant?

      #5.2 - Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:10 AM EST
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      We do, Michelle Obama is one of the most graceful First Ladies. Put politics aside and reevaluate your comment. She has contributed greatly to our country.

        Reply#6 - Wed Jan 12, 2011 10:15 AM EST

        obama hasnt done anything for us, he deserves to be booted from the white house along with his monkey kids

          Reply#7 - Wed Jan 12, 2011 4:35 PM EST

          This is a crappy comment and you should be ashamed. I don't care if you agree with his politics DO NOT drag his children into this. And worse, this type of thing screams racist ignorant bigot.

          You disgust me.

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          #7.1 - Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:01 AM EST

          Typical racist comment. Step into the 21st century, please.

            #7.2 - Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:57 AM EST

            It's people like you that give decent people a bad taste in their mouths

              #7.3 - Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:36 AM EST
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              Scott-2792193,

              "... along with his monkey kids"

              I'm guessing that you have no children of your own. If you did, you might understand the hurtful comment that you made. While I might overlook a verbal attack on an adult, it's quite over the line to attack someone's children. Yet another shining example of the upstanding citizens we have here in the U.S.

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              Reply#8 - Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:56 PM EST

              to app64, what a prejudiced, pittiful thing to say, go wash your mouth out with lye, and don't forget to swallow.

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              Reply#9 - Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:15 PM EST

              sorry app64, that was for scott2792193

                Reply#10 - Thu Jan 13, 2011 10:20 PM EST
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