The social structure of the United Kingdom has historically been highly influenced by the concept of social class, which continues to affect British society today. British society, like its European n
Hogarth's Servants, painting by William Hogarth of six of his servants
Many unemployed people rely on National Insurance/social security benefits and are housed in social housing, such as council estates.
Terraced housing in Loughborough, built for the Victorian working classes
A suburban street in Mill Hill, London, built for the middle classes
Catherine, Princess of Wales
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Catherine, Princess of Wales is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, the heir apparent to the British throne.
Social class in the United Kingdom
…longer prevalent. Although such categorisations are not precise, popular contemporary examples of upper-middle-class people may include Boris Johnson, Catherine, Princess of Wales, David Cameron, Theresa May and Matthew Pinsent (athlete). The British "upper class" is a very small proportion of the population and consists of the…
Catherine in 2025
With Prince Harry (left) at William's Order of the Garter investiture, 2008
With William, their children and other senior royals on the balcony of Buckingham Palace following the Platinum Jubilee Pageant on 5 June 2022
With William in Ottawa during their first royal tour of Canada, 2011