Happy birthday to the Duchess of Cambridge! Kate Middleton turns 35 years old Monday, and this fresh-faced royal has every reason to kick up her heels after 2016.
While celebration plans have not been announced, the year ahead for the mother of two will surely be a busy one. The young family — which also includes her husband, Prince William — is rumored to be moving from their current main residence at Anmer Hall in Norfolk to Kensington Palace full-time, Vogue reported Thursday.
In addition, the young couple was recently handed down certain duties from Queen Elizabeth. Kate’s responsibilities will include taking over patronages like the Save the Children U.K. charity, WWD reported. With public appearances and, of course, the raising of two young children under the age of 5, 2017 is shaping up to be quite an eventful year for the royal family.
That said, it’s likely the family will find a way to celebrate Kate’s big day. Last year, for the duchess' 34th birthday, Kate celebrated with family and friends at Anmer Hall.
To honor her yourself, read on for five quotes from the Duchess of Cambridge from BrainyQuote and Hello! Magazine:
1. “I’m still very much Kate.”
2. “It’s obviously nerve-wracking because I don’t know the ropes really, William is obviously used to it, but I’m willing to learn quickly and work hard.”
3. “No, I had the Levis guy on my wall, not a picture of William, sorry.”
4. “Charlotte is keeping him [Prince George] in check."
5. “By far the best dressing up outfit I ever had was a wonderful pair of clown dungarees, which my Granny made.”
And speaking of best outfits, here are 10 of the duchess' best outfits from the past year: