Wedding dress of Catherine Middleton display at Buckingham Palace from 23 July 2011 until 3 October 2011 during the annual summer exhibition. Before the day, there was much speculation as to what Middleton would choose for her dress. On 6 March, "The Sunday Times" reported on speculation that Middleton had chosen McQueen designer Sarah Burton. Their report stated: "A fashion source said that the dress will be a combination of Middleton's own design ideas and Burton's deep knowledge and understanding of high fashion." The label and Burton both denied any involvement. Burton's work came to the notice of Middleton in 2005 when she attended the
Family of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge William Middleton's descendants include Richard Noel Middleton, a solicitor who was one of the founders of the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. Richard Noel's son was Captain Peter Middleton, who was Prince Philip's co-pilot on a tour of South America. Peter Middleton's son is entrepreneur Michael Francis Middleton whose children are: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; socialite and columnist Pippa Middleton; and businessman James William Middleton. Another descendant is solicitor Henry Dubs Middleton, who was chairman of the Leeds General Infirmary. The Middletons were described as "friends of British royalty" to whom, in their civic capacity, they "played host as long ago as