Meet Kate Middleton’s university roommate, Laura Warshauer: also known as Gigi Rowe, the singer used to party with the princess at St Andrews, and Jay-Z called her ‘fantastically talented’
Kate Middleton’s former St Andrew’s University roommate Laura Warshauer has been compared to Cyndi Lauper and Kate Bush, and even wrote a song about the royal and her husband, Prince William
A photo shared by Kate Middleton’s university roommate Laura Warshauer has recently resurfaced in the media. Posted in July, the never-before-seen throwback pic shows Warshauer and the Princess of Wales at a university party.
“Sending love to Kate Middleton, the future Queen of England and my university dormmate!” wrote Warshauer. “This was us at a Hope Street flat party. I have the loveliest college memories with Kate. She is the kindest, most caring, down-to-earth, genuine person, and it’s incredible to see her shining so brightly and inspiring the world with her compassion and courage.” In the photo, the friends are pictured munching on some brownies as they smile into the camera.
Here’s what we know about her old university pal, Laura Warshauer:
Laura Warshauer is American
While her royal friend is quintessentially British, Warshauer – who also goes by her stage name Gigi Rowe – has American roots. According to her interview with Love is Pop, she was born in New Jersey to an American dad and a French mum. “My mum is French,” she explained. “I’ve spent time there. I love it. I feel very connected to it. The fact that I’m flying there tonight hasn’t sunken in. I think it will sink in when I actually arrive tomorrow in Paris.”