Kate Middleton's family reveal childhood pictures

Photographs of the future Britain's future queen, Kate Middleton have been unveiled for the first time.

Kate - who will marry Prince William on April 29 at in a ceremony at London's Westminster Abbey - and her family have released five never before seen pictures which include a three-year-old Kate on holiday in the Lake District of Britain.

She is also seen in Jordan aged four with her father Michael and sister Pippa and posing with William at their graduation from the University of St Andrews, where the pair met and began their relationship.

A biography about Kate has also appeared on the official royal wedding website, highlighting her previous work and hobbies.

It states: "In 2008, Catherine launched First Birthdays, a junior brand to Party Pieces. Her role within the family business included catalogue design and production, marketing and photography.

"Catherine's hobbies include recreational sports such as hill walking, tennis, swimming, sailing, and the arts such as photography and painting."

Prince William and Kate have recently begun undertaking official duties as a couple for the first time, visiting Scotland, Wales and today (08.03.11) Belfast and after the wedding they will take a trip to Canada.