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She's 40 and fabulous! A look at how Kate celebrated the milestone and how she and Prince William are leading the way

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Prince William and Kate Middleton are truly modern-day royals who are able to relate to today's pressing concerns without forgetting tradition. (PHOTO: Gallo Images/Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate Middleton are truly modern-day royals who are able to relate to today's pressing concerns without forgetting tradition. (PHOTO: Gallo Images/Getty Images)

Most people dread getting older. But not the Duchess of Cambridge. 

Kate celebrated the big 40 yesterday and was the picture of happiness and grace in the three new glamorous portraits Kensington Palace released in honour of her birthday.

In one of the portraits taken by Italian photographer Paolo Roversi, Kate wears an off-the-shoulder red satin gown, custom made by Alexander McQueen paired with a pair of diamond earrings from Queen Elizabeth's collection as he as her long hair flows. 

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