Everyone, it's Princess Katherine's birthday! Get ready for the royal fanfare because Princess Catherine is on the verge of a special celebration fit for a queen. In the most stunning birthday portraits, as the Princess prepares to celebrate her 42nd birthday, she might very well take time to reflect on just how much life has changed in the past 12 months. It has already been an extraordinary journey for Katherine Middleton, from an ordinary background to a life of royalty.
On behalf of Kate Middleton fans, we hope your birthday is filled with all the love and excitement in the world. You deserve the best. What you wrote was beautiful, and to bring everyone together like this is lovely. Another adventure-filled year awaits you. Let's welcome it by moving forward with confidence and courage. Be the shining thread in the beautiful tapestry of the world to make this year the best ever. We are really proud of you, our future Queen. Happy birthday, Catherine!
Members of the public will eventually be able to see the images on display in locations of significance to the Princess. The photos, taken in November at London's Kew Gardens by photographer Paolo Roversi, are worthy of a future Queen. In one black-and-white image, the Princess delivers a vintage vibe in an elegant chiffon gown. Her traditional side profile pose shows off her diamond and pearl earrings, which belonged to Princess Diana. Her iconic sapphire engagement ring, which also belonged to her late mother-in-law, is also on display. Instead of her signature bouncy blowout, she opted for more refined curls.
Catherine goes full-on glam in a second photo that shows the beaming royal in an off-shoulder red satin dress with a dramatic sleeve and pockets. She's accessorized the look with diamond earrings from Queen Elizabeth's collection. A third photo sees Catherine smiling in another one-shoulder dress with her hair swept over her shoulders. All three gowns were designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, her wedding dress designer.
Each photo will be officially displayed at one of three locations that hold special meaning to the Princess of Wales: Berkshire, St Andrews, and Anglesey. Katherine grew up in Bucklebury, Berkshire, and often returns to spend time with her parents who still live in the quiet village. St Andrews is an important spot for both Katherine and William, as they met as freshmen at the University of St Andrews in 2002. Anglesey is where the couple lived after their royal wedding in 2011.
In an Instagram post, the Princess took time away from celebrating her birthday to thank fans for their messages. She also described the three new portraits released to mark her milestone occasion as special, captioning an image of one of the shots, "Thank you all for your very kind birthday wishes and to Paolo and the National Portrait Gallery for these three special portraits." Her post has received more than 691,000 likes, with social media users commenting that the shot was stunning and beautiful.
However, it has not just been members of the public who have been sending their well wishes, but also senior members of the royal family. King Charles and Queen Camilla used a cake emoji and shared some throwback pictures in an Instagram post of their own. Now, Catherine is preparing more than ever for her role as future Queen Consort alongside her husband, Prince William, taking on more royal duties as King Charles appointed his daughter-in-law with a new royal role.
Hold on to your tiaras on this birthday, Catherine, because the King might be pulling out all the stops to grant you an extraordinary birthday gift. Most recently, Catherine hosted her second Christmas carol concert at Westminster Abbey in tribute to the incredible work of individuals and organizations across the UK. The Princess has also entered into a new family dynamic. She's heavily involved in the lives of Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis. Despite the helpful hand of Nanny Maria, Catherine runs things at home with the kids and their schedules. "She is hugely involved in every single part of their day. She is more and more impressive as time goes on," says a source close to the royal household. "She is a focused and professional woman."
