Kate Middleton’s early days at Marlborough didn’t hint at a royal future, she is remembered as a quiet girl with pale skin girl dealing with stress-related eczema and trying to get over her alleged bullying experience in her previous school
When you think of the Princess of Wales, Marmite sandwiches might not be the first thing that comes to mind.
But in her school days at Marlborough College, Marmite sandwiches were her absolute favourite go-to snack. They were a staple for Kate Middleton, alongside other habits like listening to her Walkman and watching the popular US TV show Friends with her dorm mates. For many Marmite is a controversial spread with some loving it but others detesting it and it seems the Princess of Wales is on the side of Marmite lovers.
Marlborough College, a prestigious school with a hefty price tag of £42,930 a year, has educated many notable figures, from poet John Betjeman to comedian Jack Whitehall. Kate arrived at the school in 1996, just a shy 14-year-old finding her footing after a difficult experience at her previous school, Downe House reports the Daily Mail .
Today, Kate has a global impact, things things she wears are sold out within minutes, with companies unable to keep up with demand, her impact has been defined as the “Kate effect” and she often uses her impact to showcase brands that aren’t in the limelight. Kate’s early days at Marlborough didn’t hint at a royal future. Her peers remember her as a quiet girl with pale skin, dealing with stress-related eczema. Settling into her new life wasn’t easy at first, as house tutor Joan Gall recalled, but Marlborough soon became a second home to the future princess and maybe even the home of a future Queen.
Over the years, the once-shy student gained confidence, excelling at both academics and sports, particularly hockey and tennis. By the time she left the school, Kate had blossomed into a popular and striking young woman and had many admirers. However, Kate had a love for the most simple things, like eating Marmite sandwiches, watching Friends and hanging out with her close-knit group of friends.
Unlike the more rebellious students at Marlborough, Kate largely steered clear of the usual teenage antics. Though a model student, she did have one minor slip-up—getting sick on the train after a party with her hockey teammates. Otherwise, Kate was known for staying out of trouble, in contrast to some of her friends who occasionally snuck away to drink in nearby towns.
By the time she graduated, Kate was regarded as one of the most beloved students in her class, even earning the title “Person Most Likely to be Loved by Everyone.” She also left a lasting impression on her younger sister Pippa, who followed in Kate’s footsteps at Marlborough and quickly gained a reputation as a confident and charismatic student.
