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Random Royaling – Duchess of Cambridge Turns 40 (New Portraits)

The Duchess turns 40 tomorrow, and she has sent the royal-watching world an early birthday present! How thoughtful!

From Kensington Palace: “This is one of three new portraits which will enter the permanent collection of the @NPGLondon, of which The Duchess is Patron.”

The photos were taken by Paolo Roversi at Kew Gardens in November 2021. The Duchess is wearing two gowns by Alexander McQueen. The Guardian has a piece on the photographer’s thoughts about the photo session, and it’s definitely worth a read.

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Happy birthday, Duchess!