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===Within the United Kingdom===
Middleton's first public appearance with William following their engagement announcement in November 2010 was at a fundraising event organised by the [[Teenage Cancer Trust]] in December 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/william-and-kate-attend-trust-show/28577165.html|title=William and Kate attend trust show|newspaper=Belfast Telegraph|access-date=1 May 2024|date=18 December 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501103854/https://m.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/william-and-kate-attend-trust-show/28577165.html|archive-date=1 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> She made her first official public appearance in February 2011, when the couple attended a lifeboat-naming ceremony in [[Trearddur]], near their home at that time in Anglesey, [[North Wales]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Royal wedding: William and Kate's Anglesey visit|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-12558600|access-date=24 February 2011|work=BBC News|date=24 February 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224044450/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-12558600|archive-date=24 February 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Duchess of Cambridge attends Anglesey ultra marathon|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-23891271|access-date=30 October 2015|work=BBC News|date=30 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110194134/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-north-west-wales-23891271|archive-date=10 January 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2011, the couple toured [[Belfast]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-12679310/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-charm-belfast-crowds|title=Prince William and Kate Middleton charm Belfast crowds|work=BBC News|date=8 March 2011|access-date=28 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180427022759/http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-12679310/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-charm-belfast-crowds|archive-date=27 April 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Catherine's first official engagement after her wedding came in May that year when she and William met [[Barack Obama|Barack]] and [[Michelle Obama]] at [[Buckingham Palace]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Barack Obama and Michelle meet Prince William and Kate at Buckingham Palace|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8533198/Barack-Obama-and-Michelle-meet-Prince-William-and-Kate-at-Buckingham-Palace.html|access-date=30 October 2015|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=24 May 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160110194134/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/barackobama/8533198/Barack-Obama-and-Michelle-meet-Prince-William-and-Kate-at-Buckingham-Palace.html|archive-date=10 January 2016|url-status=live|url-access=subscription}}</ref> Reporters noted that warm words had been exchanged between the two families.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.politico.com/story/2011/05/the-obamas-meet-will-and-kate-055561|title=
The Obamas meet Will and Kate|work=Politico|first1=Jennifer|last1=Epstein|first2=Carrie|last2=Budoff Brown|date=24 May 2011|access-date=1 June 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602174704/https://www.politico.com/story/2011/05/the-obamas-meet-will-and-kate-055561|archive-date=2 June 2023}}</ref> In October 2011, she undertook her first solo engagement at a reception for [[In Kind Direct]], hosted at [[Clarence House]], stepping in for [[Prince Charles]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Derschowitz|first=Jessica|title=Kate takes on first solo royal engagement|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kate-takes-on-first-solo-royal-engagement/|work=CBS News|access-date=2 May 2024|date=27 October 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240118164338/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kate-takes-on-first-solo-royal-engagement/|archive-date=18 January 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2012, Catherine gave her first public speech for the opening of a children's hospice opened by her patronage, East Anglia's Children's Hospices.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/mar/19/duchess-cambridge-first-speech-hospice|work=The Guardian|title=Duchess of Cambridge makes first public speech at new hospice|date=19 March 2012 |access-date=1 May 2024|first=Lizzy|last=Davies|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231112110755/https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/mar/19/duchess-cambridge-first-speech-hospice|archive-date=12 November 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> She and William were announced as ambassadors for the [[2012 Summer Olympics]] in London.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/dec/01/royals-london-2012-olympic-games |title=Royals made ambassadors of London 2012 Olympic Games|newspaper=The Guardian|date=1 December 2011|access-date=13 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930145312/http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/dec/01/royals-london-2012-olympic-games|archive-date=30 September 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> As part of her role, Catherine attended numerous sporting events throughout the games.<ref>{{cite news|title=Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, gets into the Olympic spirit at London Games |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kate-duchess-of-cambridge-gets-into-the-olympic-spirit-at-london-games/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240601033335/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kate-duchess-of-cambridge-gets-into-the-olympic-spirit-at-london-games/|work=CBS News|first=Jessica|last=Derschowitz|date=9 August 2012|access-date=1 June 2024|archive-date=1 June 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> She and William also attended celebrations of [[Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II|Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee]] throughout 2012 including the [[Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant]] in July.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Kate Middleton pretty in pink Emilia Wickstead at Queen's Jubilee lunch|url=https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity-news/kate-middleton-pretty-in-pink-emilia-wickstead-at-queen-s-jubilee-lunch-155085|magazine=Marie Claire|date=18 May 2012|access-date=20 November 2020|archive-date=29 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329172746/https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity-news/kate-middleton-pretty-in-pink-emilia-wickstead-at-queen-s-jubilee-lunch-155085|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Diamond Jubilee Pageant guests|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9308755/Diamond-Jubilee-Middleton-family-among-guests-in-Thames-pageant.html|newspaper=The Daily Telegraph|date=3 June 2012|access-date=20 November 2020|archive-date=19 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210419024649/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/the_queens_diamond_jubilee/9308755/Diamond-Jubilee-Middleton-family-among-guests-in-Thames-pageant.html
In June 2019, Catherine took the royal first salute, typically received by the Queen, at the [[Beating retreat|Beating Retreat military pageant]].<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Perry |first=Alice |magazine=People |url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-honors-troops-takes-salute-military-parade/|title=Kate Middleton steps out to honor troops as she takes the salute at spectacular military parade|date=7 June 2019 |access-date=1 May 2024|archive-date=8 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190608014225/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-honors-troops-takes-salute-military-parade/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2020, William and Catherine met President [[Volodymyr Zelensky]] of Ukraine and First Lady [[Olena Zelenska]] at Buckingham Palace, the first royal engagement held at the residence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Prince William and Kate Middleton meet with Ukraine's President and First Lady at Buckingham Palace|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a34299983/kate-middleton-prince-william-ukraine-president-buckingham-palace-audience/|magazine=Town and Country|first=Chloe|last=Foussianes|date=7 October 2020|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=10 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201010060926/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a34299983/kate-middleton-prince-william-ukraine-president-buckingham-palace-audience/|url-status=live}}</ref> The meeting was well-received, with President Zelensky later expressing gratitude for the royal couple's solidarity with Ukraine and its people.<ref>{{cite news|work=The Independent|title=Ukraine's president tweets gratitude over William and Kate's social media post|first=Tony|last=Jones|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/volodymyr-zelensky-ukraine-cambridge-buckingham-palace-first-lady-b2025517.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514104922/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/volodymyr-zelensky-ukraine-cambridge-buckingham-palace-first-lady-b2025517.html|date=1 March 2022|archive-date=14 May 2023|access-date=23 June 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> In December that year, the couple embarked on a three-day tour of England, Scotland, and Wales via the [[British Royal Train]] "to pay tribute to the inspiring work of individuals, organisations and initiatives across the country" in 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Covid: William and Kate plan train tour to thank key workers |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55198752 |access-date=8 December 2020 |work=BBC News |date=6 December 2020 |archive-date=6 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201206134607/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-55198752 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last=Perry |first=Simon |title=Kate Middleton and Prince William kick off final day of royal train tour with trip to a castle! |url=https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-williams-royal-train-moves-on-to-wales-and-a-trip-to-a-castle/ |magazine=People |access-date=8 December 2020 |archive-date=8 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208122045/https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-and-prince-williams-royal-train-moves-on-to-wales-and-a-trip-to-a-castle/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Boris Johnson]] expressed his support for the initiative, while First Minister of Scotland [[Nicola Sturgeon]] criticised the tour, citing travel restrictions; UK, Scottish and Welsh governments were consulted before planning the tour.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/dec/08/lukewarm-welcome-for-william-and-kate-in-royal-tour-of-scotland-and-wales|title=Lukewarm welcome for William and Kate in royal tour of Scotland and Wales|newspaper=The Guardian|first1=Caroline|last1=Davies|first2=Jessica|last2=Elgot|date=8 December 2020|access-date=9 December 2020|archive-date=8 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208110515/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/dec/08/lukewarm-welcome-for-william-and-kate-in-royal-tour-of-scotland-and-wales|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Neilan |first=Catherine |title=UK drops law-breaking clauses from Internal Market Bill after reaching new Brexit agreement with EU |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/12/08/brexit-news-latest-no-deal-eu-trade-talks-update/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220110/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/12/08/brexit-news-latest-no-deal-eu-trade-talks-update/ |archive-date=10 January 2022 |url-status=live |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |date=8 December 2020 |access-date=9 December 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Catherine and William attended the [[47th G7 summit|G7 summit]] for the first time in June 2021 in [[Cornwall]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Holden|first=Michael |title=Are you supposed to be enjoying yourselves? Queen Elizabeth asks G7 |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britains-queen-elizabeth-hosts-biden-g7-reception-2021-06-11/|work=Reuters|date=12 June 2021|access-date=13 June 2021|archive-date=30 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730130831/https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/britains-queen-elizabeth-hosts-biden-g7-reception-2021-06-11/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She also met [[Jill Biden]] for the first time, marked by a warm welcome, as they toured Connor Downs Academy engaging with students and discussing early education initiatives in a roundtable discussion.<ref>{{cite news |last=Bennett |first=Kate |title=Jill Biden meets and tours school with the Duchess of Cambridge |url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/10/politics/jill-biden-kate-middleton/index.html |work=CNN |date=10 June 2021 |access-date=13 June 2021 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730131223/https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/10/politics/jill-biden-kate-middleton/index.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Glamour |first=Elizabeth|last=Logan|title=Kate Middleton gave Jill Biden a very warm welcome in the U.K.|url=https://www.glamour.com/story/kate-middleton-gave-jill-biden-a-very-warm-welcome-in-the-uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201165401/https://www.glamour.com/story/kate-middleton-gave-jill-biden-a-very-warm-welcome-in-the-uk|date=11 June 2021|access-date=25 June 2024|archive-date=1 February 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>
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