Full circle! Kate Middleton's 40th birthday portrait is set to be displayed at the university where she met Prince William, for a limited time.
One of three photos by Paolo Roversi released for the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th trip around the sun—in which she's wearing a stunning red gown and grinning joyfully at the camera—has made its way from the National Portrait Gallery in London to the University of St Andrews in Scotland.
This is especially significant, because the university played a huge role in the young Middleton eventually becoming a member of the Royal Family in 2011.
On Twitter, the school's Museums account wrote, "We love it when former students visit us, so we're thrilled to welcome Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge - in portrait form - to the Wardlaw Museum. The portrait, taken by Paolo Roversi to celebrate the Duchess' 40th birthday, is on loan from @NPGLondon."
The portrait, which will be displayed in St Andrews from June 12, is part of the National Portrait Gallery's "Coming Home" project, which is sending various portraits "home" to places that are deeply connected with each figure.
"St Andrews was selected in consultation with Catherine, and is the place where she met her future husband William," a press release reads.
"The Duchess of Cambridge has been a very committed Patron of the National Portrait Gallery since 2012, reflecting a great interest in photography and portraiture," Nicholas Cullinan, director of the Gallery, said.
"As one of her first and earliest patronages, we are delighted to be sharing Paolo Roversi’s wonderful portraits, taking each to a place of resonance across the United Kingdom for Her Royal Highness as part of our Coming Home project."
Well, I guess we'll all be summering in Scotland, then?
-
Prince Andrew's Business Advisor Accused of Being a "Spy" and Banned From the U.K."We found a way to get the relevant people unnoticed in and out of the house in Windsor."
-
Kate Middleton Allegedly Rejected Idea to Seat Prince Andrew "Behind a Pillar" at Her Christmas Carol Concert"Although very much a family affair... there was no space for Uncle Andy."
-
32 Celebrities Who Got Their Start on Reality TVBelieve it or not.
-
Kate Middleton Allegedly Rejected Idea to Seat Prince Andrew "Behind a Pillar" at Her Christmas Carol Concert
"Although very much a family affair... there was no space for Uncle Andy."
-
Prince William Reveals the One Embarrassing Christmas Tradition He's Totally Against"Some people don't even own one."
-
Why Kate Middleton and Prince William's Decision to "Take the Lead" Is a "Relief" For King Charles, Royal Expert Explains"We have had a glimpse of the future..."
-
Buckingham Palace Responds After Royal Family Maid Is Arrested at "Out of Control" Christmas Party"I've never seen one person get that crazy during a night out," a source claimed.
-
Princess Kate "Is a Different Person" After Cancer Battle, Says Royal Insider"She won’t be going back to work in the same way for a long time.”
-
Prince William and Princess Kate are Experiencing "Calm Before the Storm" as They Prep for Throne"They are next in line for the biggest job of their lives," a source says.
-
Every Time the Royal Family Broke Protocol in 2024, From Minor Rule Changes to Huge MistakesMeet the usual suspects: King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Kate Middleton.
-
Queen Camilla's Son Reveals He "Learned a Long Time Ago" to Stay Out of Prince William and Prince Harry's "World"Tom Parker Bowles said "it was appalling what they went through."
