Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton reveals pet name as she goes back to prep school

November 30th, 2012

FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda

Kate attended St Andrew’s in Pangbourne, Berkshire, from 1986 to 1995
Revealed her school’s guinea pigs were named Pip and Squeak
Unveiled plaque to open Astroturf hockey pitch – and joined in game wearing Alexander McQueen dress and high-heeled boots
School traditionally observes day of festivities to mark St Andrew’s day – and Kate was invited to join in

By
Rebecca English, Royal Correspondent

PUBLISHED:

09:03 EST, 30 November 2012

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UPDATED:

14:04 EST, 30 November 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge today paid a visit to the beloved prep school where she spent nine happy years – and revealed that as a pupil she was nicknamed Squeak – just like the school’s pet guinea pig.

Kate, 30, who ‘adored’ her time at St Andrew’s in Pangbourne, Berkshire, confessed to the moniker when she was chatting to a group of young children in the pre-Prep part of the school.

She asked them if they kept pets at school and told how when she was at St Andrews, the school had two guinea pigs. ‘There was one called Pip and one called Squeak, so my sister was called Pip and I was Squeak,‘ she said.

During the visit, appropriately on St Andrew’s Day, the annual celebration of the patron
saint of Scotland, Kate officially opened a new Astroturf hockey pitch and as a keen hockey player herself during her time at the school, was persuaded into joining a game – despite wearing an Alexander McQueen dress coat and high-heeled boots.

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Back to school: The Duchess of Cambridge visited St Andrew’s prep school, where she spent nine happy years as a girl, to join in their St Andrew’s celebrations

In the short speech she gave, the Duchess described her time at St Andrew’s as some of the ‘happiest years of my life.’‪

She said: ‘It is such a treat l to be back here at St Andrew’s. I absolutely loved my time here; they were some of my happiest years, which makes it so incredibly special to be here today.

In fact, I enjoyed it so much that when I had to leave, I told my mother that I was going to come back to be a teacher. While that didn’t quite happen, I was thrilled to have been asked back today on St. Andrew’s Day.‬

‘It was while I was here at school that I realised my love of sport. Sport has been a huge part of my life, and I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunities I had to get outside and play in such wonderful open spaces – though sadly there was nothing quite as glamorous as this in my time!

‘I hope that you all enjoy playing sport here as much as I used to, and make the most of these incredible facilities.’

Welcome
guest: Kate, who wore a smart tartan coat that toned in beautifully
with the uniform of St Andrew’s, chatted to pupils before taking a tour
of her old stomping ground

The Duchess opened a new Astroturf hockey field at the school - an appropriate tribute given her passion for the sport

Bring back memories? Kate was given a tour of
the school that she attended from 1986 to 1995. The Duchess also opened a
new Astroturf hockey field at the school – an appropriate tribute given
her passion for the sport

Kate was something of a star pupil at the exclusive
£13,000-a-year establishment, just a short drive from her home in Bucklebury, where she won awards for both sport and
music.

The Duchess met teachers and students privately over lunch before visiting the Pre-Prep school for Under-5s.

She then formally opened a new Astroturf playing field by unveiling a plaque before meeting members of the school’s current hockey team.

Kate toured the school privately before observing some the School’s ‘Progressive Games’, which are traditional games played indoors by the school’s teachers and students on St. Andrew’s Day.

Progressive games is a tradition stretching back since St Andrew’s School first opened. On St. Andrew’s Day, the staff set up a number of short, five minute games, and small groups of mixed-aged children progress around the games earning scores as they go. A winning team is declared at the end of the day.

The Mail has uncovered photographs of the Duchess during her time at the school, including a joyful picture of her leaping into the air with delight on the hockey pitch.

At the time Kate was aged 13 and celebrating an historic hockey victory with her school team.
Others show her playing rounders, netball and playing the flute.

She’s game! Heels proved no obstacle for Kate as she took to the hockey pitch wearing knee-high boots

Still got the skills: Kate was a talented hockey player and won various awards for her sporting prowess while she was a pupil

Going in for a tackle: The Duchess got stuck in with the match, watched by a crowd of delighted youngsters

According to one fellow pupil, Kate thrived in the school’s close-knit, family atmosphere.

She
quickly became one of its most celebrated pupils, excelling at almost
every form of sport including tennis, hockey, swimming, netball and
rounders.

But she also
threw herself into other aspects of school life, taking part in its
public speaking competitions, pantomimes and plays. She enjoyed drama
workshops during her summer holidays, learned ballet and tap and was a
proficient flautist and singer.

Just
a quick flick through one of the school’s year books published in June
1995, her final year, demonstrates how Kate’s star shone.

Page after page, her list of
achievements grows longer. As well as her success with the Under 12/13
hockey team, she played goal defence for the Under 13 Netball team
during one of its most successful ever seasons.

Big reveal: The Duchess of Cambridge unveils a plaque as she opens the new Astroturf hockey pitch – before playing an inaugural match

There
was also the Under 12/13 rounders team for which Kate – listed under
her full name Catherine Middleton – was named the highest scorer of the
season.

She was also a keen
swimmer and athlete. On sports day she won the Under 12/13 200m in
31.24 seconds and set records in both the long jump and high jump of
4.14metres and 1.39 metres respectively.

On
prize giving day, her prowess was rewarded with the Calvert Cup for
rounders and the Leslie Cup for outstanding overall sporting achievement
for a girl.

Musically, Kate also proved to be extremely gifted – a talent she has so far managed to hide from public view.

She was a member of St Andrew’s
inaugural Chamber Orchestra and of the senior flute group – amusingly
known as the Tootie-Flooties – along with her younger sister, Pippa.
Friends say she was also deputy head chorister in the chapel choir and
was once commended in a BBC carol competition.

Shortly
before she left the school, she also passed her Associated Board Grade
111 flute examination with merit and also her Grade 1V and V singing.

One contemporary remembers Kate extremely fondly.

‘She was a really lovely, warm girl who didn’t have a bad bone in her body. I couldn’t speak of her more highly,’ they said.

Forget your PE kit, Kate? The Duchess took to the newly opened Astroturf pitch in her Alexander McQueen coat and heels

Bet she wishes she’d brought her trainers! Game Kate took up the hockey stick with gusto – but her smart boots weren’t the most sensible footwear for the occasion

Friendly competition: Some nifty footwork from one pupil saw him take the ball from Kate – but she was soon in hot pursuit

Head-to-head: The Duchess showed off her formidable dribbling skills during the game

Good times: Kate told teachers and students that her time there were ‘some of my happiest years”. She said that she enjoyed it so much that she had told her mother she wanted to return as a teacher

Kate gave a speech to pupils and teachers in which she recalled the happy times spent at St Andrews, but told the children the sports equipment was far less 'glamorous' in her day

Eloquent: Kate gave a speech to pupils and teachers in which she recalled the happy times spent at St Andrews, but told the children the sports equipment was far less ‘glamorous’ in her day

Under control: Kate seemed to have tamed her wayward fringe, although the lack of wind played a large part in keeping her hair in place

‘In
some ways she was rather quiet and unassuming but she excelled on the
sports field and was definitely one of our golden girls.

‘While she may not have been one of the most outgoing pupils there, she was always cheerful, happy and surrounded by friends.

‘We all used to spend lunchtimes climbing trees, playing tennis and roller-skating. It was quite an idyllic childhood really.’

The
former classmate was also struck by the closeness of Kate’s
relationship with her parents, Michael and Carole, and siblings Pippa
and James, saying: ‘They were a lovely family, very tight and
supportive.

‘At the time
they were living in quite an ordinary three-bedroomed house in the
village of Bradfield Southend. Carole’s business selling children’s
party goods had taken off enough for them to send her kids to private
schools but their house was still very humble. Full of your typical
family clutter.

‘Carole was
extremely supportive of all her children. She and Michael used to come
to all Kate’s sports matches to cheer her on and Carole always took part
in the mother/daughter rounders match on sports day.’

Although
they have not seen Kate for many years, her former classmate believes
she will prove to be a ‘breath of fresh air’ for the Royal Family.

‘It’s
rather surreal knowing that she will be Queen one day, but by all
accounts she is as refreshingly normal as always,’ said one.

‘It’s still hard to imagine her becoming Queen one day, but I can tell you one thing, the royals are lucky to have her.’

Kate arrived at her old school to the strains of a bagpiper, then joined pupils for a lunch of Scottish roast beef and a favourite pudding among pupils at the school – Birdseed, a mixture of flapjack and rice crispie cake

Fun: The Duchess laughed and joked with the children at the school - and looked enamoured by the under-fives at the pre-Prep school, where they quizzed her about her pet guinea pigs

Fun: The Duchess laughed and joked with the children at the school – and looked enamoured by the under-fives at the pre-Prep school where the pupils quizzed her about her pet guinea pigs

That’s a notch up from a school bus! Kate arrived at St Andrew’s in a Range Rover

Royal wave: Kate looked delighted to be revisiting the school she spent so many happy years. The Duchess told the pupils she loved St Andrew’s so much she dreamed of coming back as a teacher

Happy days: The £13,000 a year prep school is situated a short drive from the Middleton’s family home in Bucklebury

MEMORIES OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS…

Happy
time: Kate, seen here celebrating a victory on the hockey pitch, is
said to have adored her time at St Andrew’s school, where she excelled
at sport and music

Sporty: Kate (front row, centre) was the highest scorer in the 12/13 rounders team at St Andrew’s when she attended

Set for success: Kate (back row, centre) excelled at netball as well as hockey and rounders – and her height made her a demon Goal Defence

Team player: Kate (back row, third from left) by the swimming pool at St Andrew’s

VIDEO: Kate returns to her old school, St Andrew’s…

VIDEO: Still got it! Kate shows off her hockey skills at St Andrew’s…

The comments below have not been moderated.

Jolly Hockeysticks!!!

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browniecj
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eastside,
30/11/2012 19:18

Some really nasty people on here….

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sensiblelady
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hants uk,
30/11/2012 19:17

Kate is hot SARCASM, I bet them wee lads see better looking women coming to pick up their kids.

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Frankie
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Belfast, Lebanon,
30/11/2012 19:14

I really don’t understand why she’s so badly slated, what do you want the woman to do, go out and get a job that pays the bills, you expect to see her going into an office every weekday? Sophie Wessex quit her job to concentrate on royal duties and I don’t see her being slated? Kate has been in the spotlight since her uni days and when she has worked she’s been hounded by the press. She’s obviously willing and trying to do what she can for charity. Give the woman a break for goodness sake.

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blakey88
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Derbyshire,
30/11/2012 19:12

I think she is beautiful….just needs to gain some weight. Lovely dress.

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Sophie
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St. Paul, Minnesota, US (o:,
30/11/2012 19:10

Wouldn’t high heels damage the pitch surface?

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jaybee51
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Auckland,
30/11/2012 19:10

No-one does spite like the English . . . if these remarks are representative. Whatever happened to the so-called English tradition of fair play ? Another myth to judge by these comments.Cowards ! Red arrows are a badge of honour on this site.

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mountie
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Winnipeg, Canada,
30/11/2012 19:07

Right, that’s it – I’m on my way over to rub off that eyeliner and lop six inches of her 70s hairstyle.

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RobR
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Sydney,
30/11/2012 19:05

This silly woman named Kate or whatever was playing hockey with her high heels. One can’t be as stupid as this woman. Feel sorry for her obsession for high heels. At her age she should know better it was dangerous to play that game with those shoes.

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Monalisa Oak
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London,
30/11/2012 19:04

She can’t smile wide enough! Clever girl!!!

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JD
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GLASGOW, United Kingdom,
30/11/2012 19:03

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