Amid the ongoing royal crisis over Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepping down from their roles, Kensington Palace has unveiled a stunning new portrait of the Duchess of Cambridge to commemorate her 38th birthday.
In the picture captured by Matt Porteous, the future Queen is seen wearing her £130 Fjallraven ‘Ovik’ Re-Wool Sweater and jeans, striking a pose at her Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, in September 2018.
The portrait was shared on the Kensington Royal Instagram page, accompanied by a heartfelt expression of gratitude to all those who sent their well-wishes to her.
‘Thank you, everyone, for all your lovely messages on The Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday!’
This release follows the surprising announcement made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the eve of the Duchess of Cambridge’s birthday.
Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, declared their decision to step back as ‘senior royals’, expressing their intention to become ‘financially independent’ and split their time between the UK and North America, also distancing themselves from Royal funds.