Happy Birthday toKate Middleton!
Kate’s 38th birthday was feted on social media on Thursday as Kensington Palace released a new portrait of the royal mom to celebrate her special day.
“Thank you everyone for all your lovely messages on The Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday!” the post reads.
Kate Middleton’s 38th birthday portrait.Matt Porteus/Kensington Palace
Kate spent at least some of her birthday week in Norfolk celebrating with friends. Last weekend she hosted some of her closest pals whoaccompanied her and Prince William to church at Sandringhamwith the Queen.
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The new portrait comes just one day afterHarry and Meghan announced their decisionto “step back as senior members of the Royal Family” on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the royal family.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex left a comment on the Instagram post, writing: “Wishing a very happy birthday to The Duchess of Cambridge Today!” They included the birthday cake and heart emoji.
source: people.com
