Kate Commissions a Portrait

February 6 2012

Picture: Queen Elizabeth by Lucian Freud

By LH.

A Clarence House spokesman has announced that Kate Middleton will be commissioning a portrait through the NPG in celebration of her 30th birthday.

It was announced at the beginning of January that the Duchess would become one of the institution's official patrons, but the big question is: 'who will be asked to paint her?'

Royal portraits can define an era and project an image which will last for centuries, so Kate, if you're reading this, see below for some inspiration...

In-your-face-majestic? OR Modest and reserved?

If anyone has any predictions as to who will be awarded this commission then drop me a message!

More details here.

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