Kate Middleton’s 40th birthday has kicked off in style, as the Duchess of Cambridge who clocks 40 on Sunday 9th January 2022, shares a collection of stunning new photos taken by an iconic fashion photographer, to usher in her new age.
Kate Middleton’s 40th birthday photos which were shared by on the official social media handle of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on Saturday 8th January 2022, shows Kate pictured with her hair flowing in three relaxed poses, wearing different Alexander McQueen dresses.
According to the report by Metro UK, Paolo Roversi, famed for working with industry stars like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss, described taking Kate Middleton’s 40th birthday photos as ‘a moment of pure joy’
With her ‘positive energy’ he said the future Queen consort can ‘bring hope to the whole world’.
Kate Middleton’s 40th birthday celebrations are likely to be a private family affair marked at the Cambridges’ home in Norfolk.
She is expected to spend it with her husband, Prince William and their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis.
Roversi said: ‘Taking the portrait of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge was a true honour for me and a moment of pure joy.
‘I was moved by her warmth and friendly welcome and enchanted by her shining eyes that reflected the loveliness of her soul and her smile showing the generosity of her heart.
‘It was a profound and rich experience for me, an unforgettable moment. I have met a wonderful person, a person who, with her positive energy, can bring hope to the whole world.’
In one image Kate wears a striking red McQueen dress, earrings loaned by the Queen and beams at the camera as she appears to have her hands casually in the gown’s pockets.
Roversi is known for his adventurous film and printing techniques and the remaining images have been produced in monochrome that give them an ethereal quality.
In one, a head and shoulders image, the duchess smiles broadly and in the other, with her engagement ring prominently on display, Kate is shown in profile and expressionless looking left.
She wears earrings that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, in both photographs.
Taken at Kew Gardens, the portraits will enter the permanent collection of the National Portrait Gallery, of which Kate is patron.
Ahead of her birthday, the duchess was praised for her ‘vision and commitment’ in establishing her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood to support the development of children.
Kate’s work championing research into a child’s formative years is the cornerstone of her public life and has been highlighted by a senior figure from of one of the country’s leading mental health charities for children and young people.
Michael Samuel, chairman of trustees at the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, said Kate had shown ‘passion and compassion in her role as the organisation’s patron.
Last year, Kate spent her birthday in lockdown and was reportedly treated to tea by William and their children.
This year will be different, but one royal commentator has said it is not Kate’s style to throw a ‘lavish party’.