The Princess of Wales's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, may now reside in a lavish mansion in Berkshire, but they have made several moves over the years - including one overseas. The Middletons lived in Amman, Jordan, for two years between 1984 and 1986 where dad Michael worked as a manager for British Airways but mum Carole decided to move back home in order for her children so can have an English upbringing.

Kate was only two years old and Pippa eight months old when they moved abroad. The future Queen thrived during her short stay in Jordan, according to an insider who shared glimpses of her time in Amman.

Hanna Hashweh, chief executive of the Hashweh Corporation travel agency in Amman, told UAE's National News in 2011: "They [the Middletons] lived in a two-storey rented villa, close to a park and the nursery where Kate went. I remember she was a very beautiful little girl.

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"Kate's father used to pick her up sometimes in his work uniform and the kids used to get very excited and run to see him. But most of the time the mother picked her up. She was always on time."