PICTURED: Kate's great grandmother and her own extraordinary contribution to Britain's war

PICTURED: Kate's great grandmother and her own extraordinary contribution to Britain's war read the full story: http://bit.ly/29f2KnI WITH a steely stare and those slender cheekbones, it is not difficult to see the similarities between these two remarkable women. And as Kate continues to ready herself for the onerous duties of a future Queen, the tale of her remarkable great grandmother shows how public service truly runs in the family. The extraordinary story of Olive Middleton - and the tragedy that beset her family - can be revealed today as Britain remembers the fallen heroes of the Somme. Born Olive Lupton, she, her three brothers and sister enjoyed the life of aristocratic luxury before Britain was ravaged by the outbreak of the Great War.