From pop royalty to real life royalty, here are 15 famous figures who were born in Leeds:
1. Vic Reeves
Vic Reeves was actually born James Roderick Moir in Leeds in 1959. He moved to Darlington when he was five. He is best known for his double act with Bob Mortimer as Vic and Bob. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire
2. John Simm
John Simm (left) is best known for playing everyone's favourite time travelling detective Sam Tyler in Life on Mars. He was born in Leeds in 1970 but moved around the North West with his family throughout his childhood. Photo: Neil Jones/PA Photos
3. Charlie Heaton
From Leeds, West Yorkshire to Hawkins, Indiana. Heaton plays Jonathan Byers son of Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) in the Nextflix supernatural drama Stranger. He was born in Leeds in 1994 before moving to Bridlington. He has a six year old son and now is in relationship with his Stranger Things co-star, Natalia Dyer Photo: Netflix/PA Wire
4. Michael Middleton
Michael Middleton, the father of the Duchess of Cambridge, was born in 1949 in Moortown. His family often entertained members of the British royal family at their Leeds home. He went to boarding school in Bristol. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
5. James Milner
James Milner is now known for playing for Livepool FC . But did you know he was born in Wortley? Milner was educated at Horsforth School and Boston Spa Academy before making his debut for his beloved Leeds United in 2002. Photo: Tim Goode/PA Wire
6. Leigh Francis
Born in Beeston in Leeds, the stand-up comedian and actor is best known for portraying Keith Lemon, along with creating Channel 4’s Bo’ Selecta! And presenting Celebrity Juice. Photo: Shutterstock