Catherine, Princess of Wales, has taken on a steadily growing public role within the British royal family, focusing her work on causes tied to early childhood and mental health.
Married into the family, she has become one of its most visible members, closely followed for both her official duties and her public appearances.
Her patronages and campaigns have centred on long term social issues, an approach that has shaped how she is perceived.
As the family continues a generational transition, she has moved closer to the centre of its public life.
