Catherine, Princess of Wales's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2026

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Catherine, Princess of Wales. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Catherine, Princess of Wales, is a prominent member of the British royal family as the wife of William, Prince of Wales. As such, she is in line to be Queen Consort. She engages in royal duties and charitable work, and is known for her style and public appearances.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Legacy & Impact

July 2011: Royal Tour of Canada and Visit to California

In July 2011, Catherine and William embarked on their first royal tour of Canada, which included a two-day visit to California, marking Catherine's first trip to the United States. The tour was considered a success, enhancing support for the monarchy.

2011: Listed Among Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2011, Catherine was listed among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2011: Named one of Time's most influential people

In 2011, Catherine was named one of Time's most influential people.

2012: Listed Among Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2012, Catherine was listed among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2012: Named one of Time's most influential people

In 2012, Catherine was named one of Time's most influential people.

2013: Listed Among Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2013, Catherine was listed among the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2013: Named one of Time's most influential people

In 2013, Catherine was named one of Time's most influential people.

2014: Awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club

In 2014, Catherine and William were awarded Honorary Life Membership of the Marylebone Cricket Club.

December 2022: Second Most Liked Royal Family Member

In December 2022, Catherine was found to be the second most liked member of the royal family by the polling company YouGov.

April 2023: Ranked First in Ipsos Favourability Poll

In April 2023, an Ipsos favourability poll ranked Catherine first among the royal family.

April 2024: Most Popular Royal According to YouGov

In April 2024, YouGov again ranked Catherine as the most popular royal.

2024: Resumes Public Duties

In 2024, Catherine returned to public view, announced the end of chemotherapy, and met families of the victims of the 2024 Southport stabbings.

January 2025: Confirmation of Remission

In January 2025, following a visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, Catherine confirmed she was in remission.

May 2025: Named to the Time 100 Health list and Time 100 Philanthropy list

In May 2025, Catherine was named to the Time 100 Health list for her cancer-awareness work. That same month, she and William were included on the inaugural Time 100 Philanthropy list.

October 2025: Court Case Against Associated Newspapers and Privacy Case Win

In October 2025, Harry named Catherine and William in his court case against Associated Newspapers. Also in October 2025, Catherine and William won a privacy case in France against Paris Match over unauthorised photographs taken during a family ski trip in the Alps.